Wall of fame

After my EUVP visit, I came back to Egypt inspired by new ideas that I wanted to realise, and with a handful of peers who I now call friends

It is important to know clearly our mandate and be ready to walk through fire for it and fight for it, regardless of the mainstream or those that may not align with our principled position

The relationship between the US and the EU has so much to offer to the world and if we work together we have the means to change the world for the better

Integrity and trust is everything.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

L’impossible n’existe pas. Tout est possible.

You should never stop believing in human rights, your ideals and principles.

Albania doesn’t rank very well in terms of media freedom. Likewise, we notice a tendency throughout the world where media freedoms and democracy are increasingly under threat

One should never under-estimate one's capacity to be an agent for change.

We need to take immediate action to address the digital divide for equitable learning and business opportunities as we move forward especially for rural and marginalized young people

As the founder of Mosul Eye, I have learned the importance of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. Despite the danger and risks I faced, I refused to be silenced and remained committed to documenting the truth and seeking justice

Don’t wait for someone to come and make the change. It has to start with you. You don’t need to wait to have an office

Keep yourself connected to your purpose, remember that we need actions to change reality, and everything you do, do it with a strong commitment

It is crucial to start being a citizen from a very young age.

We [Transparency International] need to raise and increase our voice on the global stage.
Kleptocracy too often affects societies and, as what we can observe, this trend is not reversing

Young people are our future and they need to be invested in!

We are all together in the same boat. Hence, love the planet earth, our home.

Travel widely to understand foreign perspectives and engage actively with your fellow citizens to find common ground

Human rights is the common point of
reference and value for all people.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, Los Angeles almost instantly had some of the clearest and purest air quality not seen for the past 40 years. Now, what can we do to get more vehicles off the road?

I consider the EU Visitors’ Programme as the most effective among all study travels I ever had in terms of professional growth

Young leaders who are trying to shape societies for the better should never give up. They should remain focused and believe in their work, despite obstacles that they may encounter.

I believe we are at a crossroad - the world is going through
a very special and challenging time.

The biggest value added of the EU Visitors’ Programme is that you have a variety of meetings with people from different institutions and you get a very human and humane picture of the EU

It is time for us to see the human in others. For when we see the human in others we celebrate the human in ourselves.