The Emerging Human Rights Leader Award is presented to persons under the age of 40 who have:

  1. Advocated respect for human rights and the SDGs for the global community;
  2. Embodied an empathic and people-centered focus in their work;
  3. Demonstrated commitment to innovation through leadership in human rights;
  4. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong education on human rights.


Previous Honorees:

  • 2021 - Ryan Kaminski
  • 2022 - Kelebogile Zvobgo
  • 2023 - Amanda Strayer
  • 2024 - Alexandria J. Maloney
  • 2025 - Oscar Lopez III

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