Zuriel Oduwole, at just 15 years old, met with Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi to advocate against child marriage. Fifteen months later, Mozambique formally outlawed the decades-old practice—immediately brightening the futures of more than 1 million girls. A global education advocate, presidential advisor, and filmmaker who got her start age the tender age of nine, Zuriel is all about creating tangible impact.

Currently nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Zuriel is renowned for her girls’ education advocacy, peace mitigation, and social development work across the globe. On stage, she delivers a powerful message about the impact of a single voice and inspires...