UN Foundation Honors Extraordinary Global Leaders at 'We The Peoples' 2023 Awards Ceremony
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Friday, November 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Foundation announced on Thursday the recipients of its annual We the Peoples Global Leadership Awards. Named for the inspiring opening words of the UN Charter, the We the Peoples awards recognize pathbreaking leaders and unsung heroes whose achievements have made measurable impacts in charting a course toward a better world for all.
Key Points:
- "We gather this year to recognize global leadership and resolve at a moment of profound challenge and strife in our world," said Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the UN Foundation.
- Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed was presented with the marquee Champion for Global Change award by Elizabeth Cousens, UN Foundation President and CEO.
- And finally, each year the UN Foundation honors the compassion, courage, and determination of UN frontline workers with the UN Heroes Award.
- The 2023 We the Peoples Awards Ceremony was held at Gotham Hall in New York City.