Global Citizen NOW, a summit that aims to drive action to end extreme poverty, will take place in New York, USA on May 1 and 2, according to the organisers.
Hosted by Global Citizen, an international advocacy organisation, the 2024 edition of the summit seeks to focus on ideas for urgent action to achieve a world where everyone's basic needs are fulfilled, including access for all people to food, energy, healthcare, and education.According to a statement from the organisers, the summit also aims to advocate for the flourishing of the world by pushing for increased climate financing and the phase-out of fossil fuels.
On April 6, 2023, Kagame met with Hugh Evans, the founder and CEO of Global Citizen, for a discussion on potential areas of partnership. Co-chairs from the private sector include Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO at Verizon; Nir Bar Dea, CEO of Bridgewater Associates; Leon Kalvaria, Vice Chair of Client and Banking at Citi; Fran Katsoudas, EVP and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer at Cisco; Tshepo Mahloele, Founder and Chairman of Harith General Partners; Tim Mapes, SVP and Chief Communications Officer of Delta Air Lines; Diego Scotti, EVP and General Manager, Consumer Group, Global Marketing and Communications at PayPal;...
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