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Aya Chebbi
Aya Chebbi inspires bold leadership through youth empowerment, feminist vision, and intergenerational collaboration that drives real change.
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Top rated!
Aya Chebbi inspires bold leadership through youth empowerment, feminist vision, and intergenerational collaboration that drives real change.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 347 223 5128
5.00 of 5
Top rated!Aya Chebbi brings a rare combination of activism, policy influence, and visionary leadership to the stage. As a globally recognized Pan-African feminist and the first African Union Special Envoy on Youth, she challenges organizations to rethink leadership, elevate youth voices, and embrace inclusive strategies that create lasting impact. Her work spans global advocacy, large-scale youth mobilization, and high-level policy engagement, offering audiences both inspiration and direction. Aya’s keynotes are grounded in real-world experience, giving leaders practical tools to navigate complexity, strengthen collaboration, and lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving world.
Aya Chebbi stands as one of the most influential voices on youth leadership, feminist empowerment, and inclusive governance. As the first-ever African Union Special Envoy on Youth, she has played a defining role in bringing young people into decision-making spaces traditionally reserved for senior leadership. Her work bridges grassroots movements and global policy, creating a powerful connection between lived experiences and institutional change.
Her recognition as one of Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women reflects the scale and depth of her impact. Aya represents a new generation of leadership, bold, collaborative, and rooted in purpose.
Aya is widely known for mobilizing Africa’s largest youth campaign, “Silencing the Guns.” This initiative engaged millions of young people across the continent and contributed to reshaping conversations around peace, security, and youth participation. Her ability to activate large audiences and turn engagement into measurable impact sets her apart as a speaker who delivers more than ideas—she delivers momentum.
Her work has included advocacy alongside more than 60 global leaders, influencing policies that center inclusion, equity, and sustainable development. She brings these experiences into every keynote, offering audiences insight into how large-scale change is built and sustained.
A central theme in Aya’s work is the concept of Intergenerational Co-Leadership. This approach challenges traditional hierarchies and introduces a model where experience and fresh perspectives work side by side. It’s a framework that resonates with organizations looking to stay relevant, innovative, and inclusive.
Through her talks, Aya shows how this model can be applied in real settings, across corporate environments, public institutions, and global organizations. She highlights how shared leadership drives better decisions, stronger engagement, and long-term resilience.
When booking Aya Chebbi, audiences gain access to a speaker who combines clarity, authenticity, and global perspective. Her presentations are both inspiring and actionable, leaving participants with strategies they can implement immediately.
In her keynotes, she focuses on:
Aya connects with a wide range of audiences, from CEOs and policymakers to emerging leaders and grassroots changemakers. Her ability to speak across levels ensures that every participant feels seen, challenged, and equipped to act.
Aya Chebbi delivers more than a keynote, she creates a shift in perspective. Her presence challenges organizations to think bigger, act bolder, and lead with intention. Whether addressing leadership teams, global forums, or youth-driven initiatives, she brings energy, depth, and a clear sense of direction.
Booking Aya Chebbi means bringing in a speaker who understands the complexities of today’s world and offers a path forward rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration. Her message equips organizations to adapt, grow, and lead in ways that truly matter.
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Aya, as a young woman, is an absolute inspiration to us.
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaDirector-General of the World Trade Organization
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Knowing how inspired, encouraged, comforted we are by the work you carry out, your stamina and drive! Merci Aya.
H.E. Michaëlle JeanFormer Governor General of Canada
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A decade after risking her safety in the pursuit of democracy and human dignity in Tunisia, Aya Chebbi is a global advocate fighting for youth empowerment, gender equity and human rights. She has continuously worked to grow the Pan-African movement and intergenerational dialogue to advance inclusion, peace and prosperity across the continent.
The George W. Bush Presidential Center
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I want to be like Aya when I grow up.
Amina J. MohammedDeputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
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A leading voice for young people in Africa, she is encouraging others to mobilise for peace and social justice!
The Guardian
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I’ve known Aya for quite some time, I’ve heard her passionate advocacy for youth’s voices, her thoughts on climate change and Pan-africanism.
Mary RobinsonFormer President of Ireland
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Aya Chebbi has really stepped up for leadership globally and her work is very hard, it's very imaginative, and the legions of young people and older people like myself who look to Aya for the direction that for example UNFPA will take.
Dr. Natalia KanemExecutive Director of UNFPA
Keynote by Aya Chebbi:
Aya Chebbi is a dynamic and transformative voice on some of the most pressing topics of our time. Her work spans a range of critical areas, from leadership and governance to activism and technology, always anchored in her Pan-African vision and commitment to fostering equality.
Drawing from her groundbreaking experiences as the first African Union Special Envoy on Youth, a UN Global Champion, and an unapologetic feminist, Aya offers profound insights and practical strategies for driving change. Looking for an unforgettable speech that will leave your audience feeling empowered and transformed?
Aya can speak about the following topics:
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