Taban announced as a finalist in 2026 SDG Action Awards
Our Founder and CEO Taban has been unveiled as a finalist in the prestigious Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards for 2026.
Taban’s nomination for the Changemaker Award reflects how she has used her own experiences of displacement and rebuilding her life to enable other displaced women to regain control over their futures.
After receiving more than 7,000 applications, just nine global finalists across three categories were announced, and the awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Rome, Italy.
“Taban’s journey shows what
can follow displacement and suffering: rebuilding, remaining connected and creating
opportunities for other women
to shape the next chapter of
their own lives.”
From the SDG Action Awards finalist page
The Heroes of Tomorrow awards recognise people across the world who are taking bold action. The initiative is part of the UN SDG Action Campaign, a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, which is hosted by UNDP.
It is made possible in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).The Changemaker Award which Taban is nominated for honours individuals leading collective action towards justice, equality, and peace.
The two other categories are the Creativity Award, which recognises initiatives inspiring hope and action through visual expression, art and innovation, and the Resilience Award, which honours initiatives building resilience in the face of conflict, inequality or climate change.
The judging panel for the awards is made up of individuals from around the world – including United Nations leadership, government representatives, grassroots activists, civil society, creatives, and impact-driven business champions.
You can see more about why Taban was selected as a finalist on her nominee page here. You can also register to watch the awards ceremony online here.