Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

2025 Ambassadors: Nikhil Sastry, Redeat Girmay, and Gabriella Novak

Email : ReducedInequalities@unachicago.org

Redeat Girmay's Profile Photo and Welcome Message about her background and vision with Reduced Inequalities.

My name is Redeat Girmay (Red) and I am honored to be a Global Goals Ambassador for UNA-USA, focusing on reducing inequalities. Growing up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I saw firsthand how healthcare disparities, pharmacy deserts, and limited access to essential medications affected people’s lives. These experiences shaped my passion for pharmacy and my commitment to making healthcare more accessible for everyone.

I recently completed my undergraduate studies in the 3+3 program at Roosevelt University and will be starting pharmacy school in June to earn my doctorate. As a first-generation student, I know how important it is to break down barriers, and that’s why SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities means so much to me. So many communities struggle with a lack of medication and access to pharmacies, and I want to help change that. To me, healthcare isn’t a privilege it is a basic right, and I am determined to raise awareness and push for change.

Through my role as a Global Goals Ambassador, I hope to not only advocate for better healthcare access but also connect with others who are just as passionate about making a difference. I truly believe that small steps can lead to big changes, and I can’t wait to work alongside like-minded individuals to create a future where everyone gets the care they deserve.

Gabriella Novak's Profile Photo, Welcome Message and bio about her background and vision with Reduced Inequalities.

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My name is Gabriella Novak, and it is an honor to serve as a Global Goals Ambassador for Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. I'm a proud Chicago native, born and raised, and I’m currently entering my junior year at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Outside of UNA-Chicago, I work with the University of Chicago’s Center on Democracy, where I research democratic backsliding. Furthermore, I have competed in dozens of Model United Nations conferences across the country, studied political science and philosophy at Brown University, worked alongside the League of Women Voters in Chicago, and am the co-president and founder of my school’s Youth Engagement in Politics organization.

The Reduced Inequalities goal deeply resonates with me because, growing up in a diverse and vibrant city like Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand the persistent disparities between communities. These inequities—whether in resources, healthcare, or political representation—reflect broader systemic challenges that create barriers in our neighborhoods. As an ambassador, I am fully committed to addressing these issues with dedication, motivation, and tenacity to bring meaningful and lasting change where inequality runs deepest.

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