Lady Tee Thompson knows that when it comes to securing equal rights and opportunities for everyone — regardless of their gender, race, physical abilities, or socioeconomic status — progress does not come easy.
Saro Imran is an outspoken defender of transgender rights and justice, first raising her voice at the grassroots level and now speaking on a global scale.
Whether advocating for youth involvement in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases or encouraging girls to express themselves through writing, or working to improve access to health care, Whitney Mwangi is leading by example.
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