Global Citizen will hold a summit in New York on May 1st and 2nd, bringing together an array of political, business, and philanthropic leaders. Among those in attendance will be Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. The summit aims to address issues related to extreme poverty, such as food insecurity, climate change, and public health. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans emphasized the urgency of ending extreme poverty and the need for actionable solutions.
Notable figures like actors Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, Dakota Johnson, and representatives from companies such as Cisco, Citi, Delta, and PayPal will also be present. The event will feature discussions led by individuals like Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah, Bezos Earth Fund CEO Andrew Steer, and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. Gurira expressed her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, particularly those from the African continent.
The summit will focus on combating preventable diseases like malaria, polio, and HPV, as well as launching initiatives to protect the Amazon Rainforest and increase investments in Africa through the World Bank. This year’s summit aims to build on the momentum from previous events and inspire the next generation of advocates. The Global Citizen Prize awards will recognize and support young individuals who are working to make a difference in the world.
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