We the Peoples Press Kit
The United Nations Foundations’ We the Peoples Global Leadership Awards recognized seven extraordinary honorees whose work embodies the values and purposes of the UN — to create a safer, healthier, and fairer world for everyone, everywhere.
Named for the inspiring opening words of the UN Charter, the 2024 We the Peoples Awards Ceremony was held at Gotham Hall in New York City on November 21, 2024.
Included below are photos from the event as well as the press release, remarks, transcripts, and videos. Please check back as content will be added on a rolling basis.
UN Foundation’s 2024 “We the Peoples” Awards Ceremony Honors Global Leaders
The United Nations Foundation We the Peoples Global Leadership Awards were announced today in New York City, recognizing seven extraordinary honorees who have achieved outsized impact on the world stage.
António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations
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Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
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Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO, UN Foundation
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Marc-André Blanchard, Executive Vice-President and Head of CDPQ Global Head of Sustainability, CDPQ
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Jessica Sibley, Chief Executive Officer, TIME
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Amanda Gorman, Poet and Activist
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Louise Mabulo, Founder, The Cacao Project
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UN Emergency First Responders
Clement Kalonga, Regional Focal Point for Africa, UNDAC and OCHA ERS
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Tracey Reed, Assistant Chief at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, USA and INSARAG Team Leader
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Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
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Jessica Sibley, Chief Executive Officer, TIME
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Amanda Gorman, Poet and Activist
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Angélique Kidjo, Grammy-Winning UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
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Louise Mabulo, Founder, The Cacao Project
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UN Emergency First Responders
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