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Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) Announces International Webinar on Youth, Justice, and Legal Empowerment
Date: 19th March 2026
The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) has officially announced an upcoming global webinar under its GUC Legal Literacy Workshops Program, aimed at empowering young people with knowledge of their rights and strengthening their role in advancing justice and inclusive societies.
The webinar, themed “Empowering the Next Generation to Stand for Justice,” will be held on 21st March 2026, in commemoration of Human Rights Day, a significant day dedicated to promoting equality, dignity, and human rights.
This international event will bring together participants from across the globe to engage in critical discussions on human rights, legal awareness, and youth-led advocacy.
Event Details
Event Details
Date: 21st March 2026
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Duration: 1 Hour
Global Time Schedule
Global Time Schedule
New York (USA): 11:00 AM
West Africa: 5:00 PM
East Africa: 7:00 PM
India (Delhi): 8:30 PM
Distinguished Speakers and Moderator
Distinguished Speakers and Moderator
The webinar will feature a diverse panel of international speakers:
Nicole Barth (USA)
John Mambo (DRC)
William Wisdom (Cameroon)
Alexis Nyamayi (South Africa)
Ananya Shree (India)
The session will be moderated by Oreyema Edison, ensuring a structured and engaging dialogue.
To promote inclusivity, French interpretation will be provided by Wilfried Akotonou (Benin), enabling broader participation across linguistic communities.
Purpose and Focus
Purpose and Focus
The webinar forms part of GUC’s commitment to strengthening legal literacy among youth. Key areas of focus will include:
Understanding fundamental human rights
Legal awareness and civic responsibility
Addressing real challenges affecting youth globally
Promoting youth advocacy and participation in justice systems
Providing practical tools for legal empowerment and community engagement
Participation and Certification
Participation and Certification
The webinar is free and open to global participants, including youth leaders, students, civil society actors, and individuals passionate about justice and equality.
All participants who attend the full session will receive an official Certificate of Participation issued by GUC.
Participants are encouraged to register in advance to secure their place.
About GUC Legal Literacy Workshops
The GUC Legal Literacy Workshops are a flagship initiative under the organization’s Human Rights, Equality & Social Justice pillar. The program is designed to equip young people with essential knowledge of legal systems, rights, and responsibilities, enabling them to actively contribute to building just, inclusive, and accountable societies.
About Global Union of Changemakers (GUC)
The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) is a youth-led international organization with a presence across multiple countries, including Uganda, Kenya, India, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, Benin, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the United States.
GUC is committed to empowering youth through leadership, innovation, and global collaboration to drive sustainable and impactful change.
Media Contact
📧 info@globalunionofchangemakers.org
📞 +256 749 399151
📍 Jan Smuts Avenue, Golfview, Mahikeng, North West, 2745, Republic of South Africa
🌐 www.globalunionofchangemakers.org
GUC-PRESS RELEASE
GUC-PRESS RELEASE
Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) Announces International Webinar on Youth, Justice, and Legal Empowerment
Date: 19th March 2026
The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) has officially announced an upcoming global webinar under its GUC Legal Literacy Workshops Program, aimed at empowering young people with knowledge of their rights and strengthening their role in advancing justice and inclusive societies.
The webinar, themed “Empowering the Next Generation to Stand for Justice,” will be held on 21st March 2026, in commemoration of Human Rights Day, a significant day dedicated to promoting equality, dignity, and human rights.
This international event will bring together participants from across the globe to engage in critical discussions on human rights, legal awareness, and youth-led advocacy.
Event Details
Event Details
Date: 21st March 2026
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Duration: 1 Hour
Global Time Schedule
Global Time Schedule
New York (USA): 11:00 AM
West Africa: 5:00 PM
East Africa: 7:00 PM
India (Delhi): 8:30 PM
Distinguished Speakers and Moderator
Distinguished Speakers and Moderator
The webinar will feature a diverse panel of international speakers:
Nicole Barth (USA)
John Mambo (DRC)
William Wisdom (Cameroon)
Alexis Nyamayi (South Africa)
Ananya Shree (India)
The session will be moderated by Oreyema Edison, ensuring a structured and engaging dialogue.
To promote inclusivity, French interpretation will be provided by Wilfried Akotonou (Benin), enabling broader participation across linguistic communities.
Purpose and Focus
Purpose and Focus
The webinar forms part of GUC’s commitment to strengthening legal literacy among youth. Key areas of focus will include:
Understanding fundamental human rights
Legal awareness and civic responsibility
Addressing real challenges affecting youth globally
Promoting youth advocacy and participation in justice systems
Providing practical tools for legal empowerment and community engagement
Participation and Certification
Participation and Certification
The webinar is free and open to global participants, including youth leaders, students, civil society actors, and individuals passionate about justice and equality.
All participants who attend the full session will receive an official Certificate of Participation issued by GUC.
Participants are encouraged to register in advance to secure their place.
About GUC Legal Literacy Workshops
The GUC Legal Literacy Workshops are a flagship initiative under the organization’s Human Rights, Equality & Social Justice pillar. The program is designed to equip young people with essential knowledge of legal systems, rights, and responsibilities, enabling them to actively contribute to building just, inclusive, and accountable societies.
About Global Union of Changemakers (GUC)
The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) is a youth-led international organization with a presence across multiple countries, including Uganda, Kenya, India, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, Benin, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the United States.
GUC is committed to empowering youth through leadership, innovation, and global collaboration to drive sustainable and impactful change.
Media Contact
📧 info@globalunionofchangemakers.org
📞 +256 749 399151
📍 Jan Smuts Avenue, Golfview, Mahikeng, North West, 2745, Republic of South Africa
🌐 www.globalunionofchangemakers.org
Global Union of Changemakers Announces Fatuma Maulid Msemakweli as GUC Leader of the Year for 2025
Global Union of Changemakers Announces Fatuma Maulid Msemakweli as GUC Leader of the Year for 2025
Wed 4/02/2026
Mahikeng, South Africa,
The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) has officially announced Fatuma Maulid Msemakweli as the recipient of the GUC Leader of the Year Award, following the conclusion of a transparent and participatory online voting process involving members, partners, and stakeholders from across the GUC global network.
The GUC Leader of the Year Award is a prestigious annual recognition established to honor exceptional leadership, integrity, dedication, and measurable impact in advancing the mission and values of the Global Union of Changemakers.
After a rigorous nomination, vetting, and verification process conducted by the GUC Secretariat and relevant internal committees, six senior leaders were officially nominated for the 2025 award cycle. The final decision was determined through an open online vote, with strict measures in place to ensure fairness, accountability, and transparency.
A total of ninety-one (91) valid votes were recorded at the close of the voting period. Fatuma Maulid Msemakweli emerged as the clear leader, securing 44 votes, representing 48.4% of the total votes cast. She was followed by Liban Ibrahim Wako, who received 29 votes (31.9%), and Polyne Nafula Wechuli, who garnered 14 votes (15.4%). The remaining nominees collectively accounted for the remaining votes.
The leadership of GUC commended all nominated leaders for their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission, noting that the nomination itself reflects a high level of trust, performance, and leadership excellence within the GUC structure.
Speaking on the outcome, the GUC Secretariat emphasized that the award reflects not only individual excellence but also the collective strength of GUC’s leadership ecosystem, which spans multiple regions and thematic areas worldwide.
The Global Union of Changemakers reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical leadership, inclusivity, and participatory governance, noting that recognition initiatives such as the GUC Leader of the Year Award play a vital role in motivating leaders and strengthening institutional accountability.
The results of the voting process have been officially validated and declared final by the GUC Secretariat.
About the Global Union of Changemakers (GUC)
The Global Union of Changemakers is an international youth-led and youth-serving organization committed to advancing ethical leadership, sustainable development, human rights, climate action, and inclusive global participation through collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions.
Saturday/24/January/2026
Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) Unveils Nominees for GUC Leader of the Year 2025 and Opens Public Voting
Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) Unveils Nominees for GUC Leader of the Year 2025 and Opens Public Voting
Saturday/24/January/2026
Mahikeng, South Africa | 2025
The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) has officially unveiled the nominees for the GUC Leader of the Year 2025 Award, a prestigious annual recognition honoring an outstanding GUC leader who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, integrity, leadership excellence, and measurable impact in advancing the mission, values, and objectives of the organization.
Following a comprehensive vetting and verification process conducted by the GUC Secretariat and relevant committees, six leaders have been duly nominated and cleared for public consideration.
Official Nominees for GUC Leader of the Year 2025
Polyne Nafula Wechuli – Director of Risk Management
Liban Ibrahim Wako – Director of Communication
Nura Wakili Muhammad – Director of Human Resource Management
Alexis Nyamayi – General Speaker
William Wisdom Bokuba – Director of Human Rights
Fatuma Maulid – Director of Projects
The organization has officially opened the online voting process, inviting GUC members, partners, and stakeholders to participate in selecting the GUC Leader of the Year 2025.
Voting is conducted online, with each participant allowed one vote only. To promote transparency and accountability, live voting results will be displayed in real time on the official GUC website. Final results will be subject to verification and confirmation by the GUC Secretariat.
The GUC Leader of the Year Award reflects the organization’s commitment to celebrating ethical leadership, service excellence, and meaningful impact across its global network.
Call to Action
Members of the public are encouraged to cast their votes via the official GUC voting platform:
About Global Union of Changemakers (GUC)
The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) is an international youth-led organization committed to advancing leadership, social innovation, peace building, human rights, and sustainable development through collaborative global action.
Media Contact
Global Union of Changemakers (GUC)
www.globalunionofchangemakers.org
info@globalunionofchangemakers.org
Jan Smuts Avenue, Golfview, Mahikeng, North West, 2745, Republic of South Africa
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