They're not exactly household namesZubair Junjunia of the UK,Priscilla Ivey Johnson of Nigeria, and Mok Yi Jun of Singapore are among the newest members of Generation17, an initiative from Samsung and the United Nations Development Program designed to help the world's young people take action on issues related to the 17 global goals the UN has set for the next 15 years.
"These young leaders will inspire the Galaxy community to make positive changes in their daily lives through their dedication to harnessing technology and unlocking the potential for a fairer future," says TM Roh, president and director of Mobile eXperience at Samsung, in a press release.
Since its October 2020 launch, the Generation17 initiative has selected 17 young leaders from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America, who will work on issues related to the Global Goals in areas such as education, skills, training, and health equity, the Verge reports.
"All people, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status, deserve to have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations," says Johnson, an activist for gender equality who works to address stigmas around women's health through Xari Africa, a women-led organization that provides access to reproductive and sexual health resources for
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