We are grateful to the United Nations Secretary General for joining us on October 3, 2023 to confer the 7th Annual Ban Ki-moon Awards to Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Mitzi Perdue. Young Leaders awards were also conferred online to our grass roots leaders Savitri Devi and Manisha Upadhyay

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More on our honorees:

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Dr. Mitzi Perdue

Business Leader, Author & Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate

Philanthropist and author committed to combating human trafficking and advancing humanitarian causes. Her work spans advocacy, education, and global awareness initiatives.

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Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Biotech Pioneer & Entrepreneur

Founder of Biocon and a globally recognized biotechnology leader. She has played a key role in making healthcare more accessible through innovation and affordable solutions.

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