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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As we enter 2024, the world faces immense challenges as well as opportunities. Climate change, technological disruption, demographic shifts and global power struggles will define this decade. Visionary leadership will be crucial to navigating this complex landscape. Here are 10 rising leaders under the age of 40 who show tremendous promise to shape the world in 2024 and beyond.</p>



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<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Gorman">Amanda Gorman (26)</a> &#8211; Poet and Activist Gorman became an international sensation after her powerful poetry performance at President Biden’s inauguration in 2021. Her talent and grace as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history was awe-inspiring. Expect her star to keep rising as she leads a new generation of activists fighting for justice and equality through impactful words and deeds.</li>



<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payal_Jangid">Payal Jangid (17)</a> &#8211; <strong>Children’s Rights Activist </strong>This determined teenager from rural India has been fighting against child labor and child marriage since the age of 10. Selected as a “Goalkeeper” by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Payal leads workshops to spread awareness and empower marginalized children across northern India. Her courage and maturity make her a force for change.</li>



<li><strong>Lilium Thomas (31) &#8211; Sustainable Technology Innovator</strong><br>Named on Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” list for 2022, Thomas leads the Indian renewable energy startup Sun Mobility. Her company pioneers sustainable technology innovations like battery swapping systems that power electric taxis and auto-rickshaws more cost-effectively and emission-free. Sustainability pioneers like Thomas are reimagining systems to save the planet.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zahra_Joya">Zahra Joya</a> (29) &#8211; Journalist and Activist</strong> In war-torn Afghanistan, Joya risked her life as a journalist committed to women’s rights and access to education. After the Taliban regained control, she had to flee Kabul but continues her activism abroad. Courageous trailblazers fighting for equality like Joya keep inspiring the world no matter where they are.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Nguyen">Amanda Nguyen</a> (31) &#8211; Civil Rights Advocate</strong> Nguyen’s nonprofit “Rise” champions civic justice reforms to expand human rights in the United States, with a groundbreaking sexual assault survivors bill she drafted herself enacted by Congress in 2016. Named one of Forbes “30 Under 30”, Nguyen’s visionary leadership keeps striving to ensure equal rights and justice for all.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamma_Al_Mazrui">Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui </a>(22) &#8211; Youth Diplomat </strong>As part of the UAE Prime Minister’s youth council, this prodigy is the youngest Emirati minister ever appointed. Fluent in Arabic and English, the Harvard graduate is a youth ambassador for global tolerance and cross-cultural cooperation. Dynamic young politicians like Al Mazrui lead by progressive example.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepika_Kurup">Deepika Kurup</a> (21) &#8211; Water Conservation Innovator</strong><br>Kurup won the grand prize at the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge in middle school for developing a cost-effective water purification system. Named “America’s Top Young Scientist” by Forbes, the skilled researcher parlays STEM smarts into global social impact, improving access to clean water around the world with her revolutionary cost-effective inventions.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://www.netrootsnation.org/profile/nelini-stamp/">Nelini Stamp</a> (34) &#8211; Civil Rights Organizer </strong>This grassroots activist champions non-violent civil disobedience for social reform across the United States. Starting with Occupy Wall Street in 2011, Stamp mobilized many campaigns for economic and racial justice. Visionary millennial leaders like her continue peaceful protests in the footsteps of giants to ‘make good trouble’ until change comes.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://www.amandalitman.com/">Amanda Litman </a>(32) &#8211; Youth Voting Rights Champion</strong> Litman’s “Run for Something” organization recruits and supports young progressives running for state and local offices across America, to reinvigorate grassroots democracy from the ground up. Getting impressive numbers of diverse Gen Z candidates elected, Litman’s movement understands that shaping future public policy requires power built through emerging youth leadership.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magid_Magid">Magid Magid</a> (33) &#8211; Politician and Activist</strong> From refugee to one of youngest British Members of European Parliament ever elected; as a Green Party MEP, Magid champions ethics, human rights, democracy, sustainability and marginalized groups. The bold millennial politician shakes up the establishment, wearing tee-shirts to parliament and unapologetically fighting for justice with infectious optimism. Inspiring leaders like him advocate for citizens needs over corporate interests.</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Next Generation Steps Up 2024 and beyond will be defined by the vigilant optimism, digital prowess and courageous mindsets of emerging young leaders worldwide. From inspirational activists to political movers-and-shakers like those highlighted above, impactful rising leaders are already stepping up to guide the world through complex changes ahead. They give us hope that the future is incapable hands.</p>

The Top 10 Emerging Global Leaders to Watch in 2024 and Beyond
