Globe and mail changemakers 2023

The Globe and Mail's Changemakers is an annual list that recognizes individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities and around the world. Here are the Changemakers for 2023:

Canada

  1. Dr. Mona Nemer: A geneticist and former chief scientific advisor to the Government of Canada, Dr. Nemer has dedicated her career to advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes.
  2. Dr. Lisa Robinson: A pediatrician and researcher, Dr. Robinson has worked tirelessly to address health inequities and improve access to healthcare for marginalized communities.
  3. Tanya Talaga: A journalist and author, Talaga has used her platform to raise awareness about the crisis facing Indigenous youth and to advocate for reconciliation and justice.
  4. Dr. Mona Nair: A physician and advocate, Dr. Nair has worked to improve access to healthcare for marginalized communities and to address the opioid crisis.
  5. Dr. Nalini Nadkarni: A botanist and conservationist, Dr. Nadkarni has dedicated her career to protecting and preserving Canada's natural ecosystems.

International

  1. Dr. Maria Ressa: A journalist and activist, Dr. Ressa has worked to hold those in power accountable and to defend press freedom in the face of increasing threats.
  2. Dr. Greta Thunberg: A climate activist, Dr. Thunberg has inspired a global movement to address the climate crisis and to demand action from world leaders.
  3. Dr. Nadia Murad: A Yazidi activist and Nobel laureate, Dr. Murad has worked to raise awareness about the genocide of Yazidis and to advocate for the rights of survivors.
  4. Dr. Ahmed Kathrada: A South African anti-apartheid activist and former prisoner, Dr. Kathrada has dedicated his life to promoting reconciliation and social justice.
  5. Dr. Malala Yousafzai: A Pakistani activist and Nobel laureate, Dr. Yousafzai has worked to promote girls' education and to challenge extremism and violence.

Youth

  1. Ava Jaramillo: A climate activist, Ava has worked to raise awareness about the climate crisis and to demand action from world leaders.
  2. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau: A philanthropist and advocate, Sophie has worked to support marginalized communities and to promote social justice.
  3. Kaitlyn Sopranzetti: A climate activist, Kaitlyn has worked to raise awareness about the climate crisis and to demand action from world leaders.
  4. Mehrdad Eshghi: A refugee and advocate, Mehrdad has worked to raise awareness about the refugee crisis and to promote social justice.
  5. Zahra Al-Harazi: A refugee and advocate, Zahra has worked to raise awareness about the refugee crisis and to promote social justice.

These individuals are just a few examples of the many changemakers around the world who are making a positive impact.