The Global Citizen NOW event, which will take place in New York on 1 and 2 May, is set to bring together influential decision-makers from politics, business, and philanthropy. Among the attendees are Michelle Yeoh, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson.
The summit aims to create a global agenda for urgent action to address challenges associated with extreme poverty. Organizers have emphasized the importance of advancing ideas to end extreme poverty and highlighted the need for immediate attention to critical issues that require global cooperation.
Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen, has expressed his commitment to addressing extreme poverty and emphasized the importance of bringing together leaders from different sectors to create meaningful change. Actors like Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson will be participating in the event.
Danai Gurira has expressed her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and addressing inequities in Africa. The summit will focus on defeating preventable diseases such as malaria, polio, and HPV while also announcing initiatives related to preserving the Amazon Rainforest and increasing investments in Africa through the World Bank.
Organizers have also aimed to inspire the next generation of advocates by awarding five young individuals making extraordinary efforts to create positive change in the world with financial support through the Global Citizen Prize awards. This year’s event promises to be an exciting opportunity for leaders from various backgrounds to come together and work towards creating a better future for all.
