?? Next week, I’ll be attending the UN Summit for the Future in NYC. ??
The UN is calling this Summit a once-in-a-generation opportunity to mend eroded trust and prove that international cooperation can still work. Together, world leaders will adopt the Pact for the Future, which includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations.
Will this make a difference? I’m not sure yet. BUT I do believe this reset is needed. And?I plan to do my part in driving change.
While there we'll launch The Your Voice, Your Future International Youth Summit an official UN side event for the Action Days of the UN Summit of the Future. We expect participation from over 1000 youth from across the globe. This initiative is led by United Nations International School students in collaboration with the IB Festival of Hope.
This is an event created by youth for youth, and I couldn't be more inspired by the United Nations International School student team who has been working on this all summer. Also, thrilled to have our IB Festival of Hope #1 bestie Ziad Ahmed back to inspire attendees during the opening. If you're a young person sign up for the Youth Voice Summit! Link in comments.
While in NYC my colleague Ziyaan Virji and I will join together with representatives from Member States, civil society, private sector, academia, youth, and many more to attend and participate in the Action Days at the UN Headquarters.
In our day-to-day work Tim Logan and I regularly reflect on a difficult truth. That, despite all the hope, positivity and action we strive to create for a better future we see the world falling behind on the many goals we all collectively set, and that the pace of change is leaving too many people behind—especially the most vulnerable.
Perhaps next week, this summit can be an opportunity for our leaders across the globe to face some hard truths about our systems and shift course to forge a more equitable path to ensure progress benefits everyone.
If you’re attending next week, message me and let’s connect!
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