The Global Citizen event is set to take place on 1 and 2 May in New York, with several high-profile celebrities including Michelle Yeoh, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson set to attend. The summit aims to address critical issues related to food insecurity and climate change by bringing together influential decision-makers from politics, business, and philanthropy.
Among the attendees are Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. The summit seeks to create a global agenda for urgent action to address challenges associated with extreme poverty. Organizers also aim to inspire the next generation of advocates, particularly Gen Z and millennial leaders.
Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen emphasized the importance of advancing ideas to end extreme poverty, stating that the world is facing critical issues that require immediate attention. He expressed gratitude towards the actors like Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson who will be participating in the event. These actors have been vocal about social justice issues and are committed to creating positive change in the world through their work at Global Citizen NOW.
Danai Gurira expressed her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, particularly focusing on addressing inequities in Africa. She highlighted how preventable diseases such as malaria, polio, and HPV continue to affect millions of people globally. Through this event she hopes to raise awareness about these diseases and announce initiatives related to preserving the Amazon Rainforest and increasing investments in Africa through the World Bank.
Michelle Yeoh is an Oscar winner who has been using her platform for social justice issues for years now. She expressed her excitement about being part of this initiative that brings together influential decision-makers from different sectors of society towards a common goal of ending extreme poverty.