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The «Voice of Youth» 2025 enters the final round

The five nominees for the «Voice of Youth» 2025 award by UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein together with 20 Minuten have been selected. Now the jury will decide who will receive the title.

The «Voice of Youth» 2025

The «Voice of Youth» is an award by UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein in cooperation with «20 Minuten». It shines a spotlight on young people who, through their own commitment, reach others, spark change, and inspire as role models. The aim is to amplify their voices, recognize their contribution, and encourage other young people. From an initial shortlist of eight individuals, readers of «20 Minuten» chose the five finalists in an online vote – almost 8,000 people took part. 

And here they are:

Hanishha Soosai (23)
Hanishha Soosai (23), youth delegate for Switzerland at the United Nations. She initiated her first aid projects already as a teenager.
Mahbube Ibrahimi (20)
Mahbube Ibrahimi (20), originally from Afghanistan, fled to Switzerland at the age of 16. She founded the online school Wild Flower, which enables girls in Afghanistan to continue learning despite the education ban.
Milena Müggler (18)
Milena Müggler (18), authored the book Astronautist as part of her high school thesis. The story fosters understanding of autism and is already widely used.
Milune (21)
Milune (21), musician who addresses queer love and mental health in her songs, making her an important role model for many young people.
Nicole Fuhrimann (19)
Nicole Fuhrimann (19), her high school thesis on the keeping of fattening pigs received the distinction «very good» from «Schweizer Jugend forscht». She also implemented positive changes in pig farming on her parents’ farm.

Now it is up to the jury: UNICEF ambassador Bastian Baker, 20 Minuten’s editor-in-chief Désirée Pomper, and selected members of the UNICEF Youth Community. The evaluation is based on clear criteria – role model function, impact of the engagement, motivation, and commitment. The winner will carry the title «Voice of Youth» 2025 and, for one year, inspire other young people to raise their voices for the causes closest to their hearts.