Zoya Kalinsky is a dynamic 15-year-old leader driving global change in youth inclusion, education reform and international policy. As Founder of the UnitEd Youth Council, she has built a powerful platform uniting young leaders from over 60 countries, advancing SDG 4: Quality Education for All and empowering youth to actively shape global decision-making. Through her leadership, the Council has grown into an action-oriented movement, enabling young people to lead initiatives, raise funding and engage directly with major international institutions, including the United Nations.

An internationally recognised voice with over 125K followers, Zoya advocates for girls’ rights, inclusive education and ending bullying and violence. A UNICEF Youth Advocate, she has contributed to major global platforms including the United Nations, SXSW and high-level policy forums, consistently championing the message that youth are not just future