In New York on May 1 and 2, a diverse group of political, business, and philanthropic leaders will convene for the Global Citizen NOW summit. The nonprofit’s aim is to garner support for feasible solutions to address challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and public health linked to extreme poverty. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans emphasized the need for urgent action to tackle these issues, highlighting the pivotal moment the world is currently facing.
Among the notable attendees are Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. Other speakers include actors Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson as well as representatives from companies like Cisco, Citi, Delta, and PayPal. Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah, Bezos Earth Fund CEO Andrew Steer and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk will also be present.
The third edition of Global Citizen NOW will prioritize efforts to combat preventable diseases like malaria, polio and HPV. Additionally organizers plan to unveil new initiatives focused on preserving the Amazon Rainforest and increasing investments in Africa through the World Bank. The summit aims to build on the momentum generated by Gen Z and millennial leaders at Global Citizen’s recent international conference in Australia.
Evans underscored the importance of inspiring the next generation of advocates through initiatives like the Global Citizen Prize awards which will recognize and support five young individuals making exceptional contributions to positive change in the world.
