The list of 17 Young Leaders appointed as the inaugural class of UN Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals includes two Indians and one Indian-American. The young leaders have been recognized for their leadership and contribution to the achievement of the 17 Global Goals.

The goals are also known as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030.

The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ahmad Alhendawi, “We are proud to announce this group of young global citizens who are already transforming their communities.”

“At the same time, the selection process was an important reminder of the great potential and talent of so many young people around the world, who are making immense contributions to peace, development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals,” he added.

The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement delivered by Mr. Alhendawi, that, “Today I am pleased to join in welcoming the inaugural class of UN Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals.”

“These 17 young change-makers are a testament to the ingenuity of youth and I congratulate them for their exceptional leadership and demonstrated commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals,” he added.

The complete list of the UN 17 young leaders includes, Trisha Shetty (India), Rita Kimani (Kenya),Anthony Ford-Shubrook (the United Kingdom), Rainier Mallol (the Dominican Republic),  Vincent Loka (Indonesia), Edda Hamar (Iceland/Australia), Samar Samir Mezghanni (Tunisia/Iraq), Carolina Medina (Colombia), Lutfi Fadil Lokman (Malaysia), Jake Horowitz (the United States), Samuel Malinga (Uganda), Shougat Nazbin Khan (Bangladesh), Safaath Ahmed Zahir (the Republic of Maldives), Nikki Fraser (Canada), Ankit Kawatra (India), Tere Gonzalez Garcia (Mexico) and  Karan Jerath (the United States).

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