Several prominent celebrities, including Michelle Yeoh, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson, are set to attend the Global Citizen event in May. The event aims to tackle pressing issues related to food insecurity and climate change by bringing together influential decision-makers from politics, business, and philanthropy.
The Global Citizen NOW summit will take place in New York on 1 and 2 May, with a focus on creating a global agenda for urgent action to address challenges associated with extreme poverty. Michelle Yeoh has been named an honoree of the event for her work in promoting social justice and human rights. Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are also set to participate in the summit.
Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans emphasized the importance of advancing ideas to end extreme poverty during a press conference earlier this year. He highlighted the critical issues facing the world that require immediate attention. Actors like Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson will be participating in the event alongside representatives from companies like Cisco, Citi, Delta, and PayPal.
Danai Gurira expressed her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices during her speech at a recent United Nations meeting on sustainable development goals. She specifically mentioned addressing inequities in Africa as one of her top priorities at the Global Citizen NOW event. The summit will also focus on defeating preventable diseases such as malaria, polio, and HPV while announcing initiatives related to preserving the Amazon Rainforest and increasing investments in Africa through the World Bank.
Organizers aim to inspire the next generation of advocates during the summit by awarding five young individuals with financial support for their extraordinary efforts to create positive change in the world through the Global Citizen Prize awards.