1.

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa and a global
icon of peace and reconciliation. He was imprisoned for 27 years for his
activism against apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial segregation and
discrimination enforced by the white minority government. Mandela emerged
from prison as a symbol of hope and unity, and he played a pivotal role in the
peaceful transition to democracy in South Africa.

Notable Work:

 Led the fight against apartheid in South Africa

 Became the first black president of South Africa
 Established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to heal the
wounds of apartheid

Best Trait:

 Forgiveness and reconciliation

Facts:

 Born: July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

 Died: December 5, 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa
 Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993
 Served as president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999
 2. Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education who was shot in
the head by the Taliban for advocating for the right of girls to go to school.
She survived the attack and went on to become the youngest Nobel Prize
laureate at age 17. She founded the Malala Fund, which works to ensure that
all girls have access to 12 years of free, quality education.

Notable Work:

 Advocated for the right of girls to go to school

 Founded the Malala Fund
 Became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate

Best Trait:

 Courage and determination

Facts:

 Born: July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

 Shot by the Taliban in 2012
 Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014
 Graduated from Oxford University in 2020
 3. Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern is the 40th prime minister of New Zealand and the youngest
person to hold the office. She is known for her progressive policies, including
her commitment to tackling climate change and reducing inequality. She has
also been praised for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which New
Zealand has successfully contained.

Notable Work:

 Led New Zealand's successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic

 Implemented progressive policies to address climate change and
inequality

Best Trait:

 Empathy and compassion

Facts:

 Born: July 26, 1980, in Hamilton, New Zealand

 Became prime minister of New Zealand in 2017
 Reelected in 2020
 Named one of the most influential people in the world by Time
magazine