On May 1 and 2, New York City will host the Global Citizen NOW summit, bringing together a diverse group of political, business, and philanthropic leaders. Among the distinguished participants are Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. The summit aims to address pressing issues such as food insecurity, climate change, and public health related to extreme poverty.
Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans emphasized the importance of urgent action to end extreme poverty. He noted that the world is at a critical juncture on various issues. The event will feature actors like Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson, as well as representatives from companies like Cisco, Citi, Delta, and PayPal. Additionally, leaders from organizations such as the Rockefeller Foundation, Bezos Earth Fund, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will be in attendance.
One of the main focuses of the Global Citizen NOW summit will be the fight against preventable diseases like malaria, polio