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The Global Forum For Young Leaders One Young World 2019 London Summit Highlights Report
Contents Introduction 3 One Young World 10th Anniversary Summit 2019 London 5 The UK’s Most International Event Since the London 2012 Olympics 7 Delegate Feedback 11 One Young World Counsellors Opening Ceremony 15 Ceremony Highlights Main Stage 20 Environmental Security 21 Global Leadership / Transforming Tech 22 Responsible Business / Education 23 Peacebuilding / Mental Health 24 Embracing Diversity 26 Social Justice Plenary Sessions 29 Planetary Health 31 Poverty Alleviation 33 Media Freedom 35 Education 37 Peaceful Future Spotlight Sessions 39 Lead2030 42 Ambassadors in Action / Politician of the Year / Entrepreneur of the Year Beyond the Main Stage 45 Queen Elizabeth II Stages (Churchill, The I-Pace Stage, and The Advancing Energy Stage) 51 Further Opportunities 53 Summit Workshops Social Programmes 57 Delegate Dinners 59 Sustainability 62 Accessibility 63 Beyond the Summit Closing Ceremony 67 Ceremony Highlights 68 What’s Next... Special Thanks 69 One Young World Advisory Board Members / One Young World Delegate Partners
One Young
World 10th
2,000+
Delegates Participated
I think we are The strongest
Anniversary all aware that branches come
Summit 2019 190+
Countries Represented One Young World from deepest
London has been very roots, reach high
One Young World celebrates its
10th Summit in London, United
Kingdom. London is home to
9,600+
Hotel Nights Provided
important to but never leave
nearly nine million people, and with
over 300 languages being spoken,
me for several the ground.”
years.”
190+
and more than 270 nationalities, it HE Maria Juliana Ruiz
remains one of the most diverse
cities in the world. Meghan Markle HRH The First Lady of Colombia
Partners sent Delegates
The main Summit venues are The Duchess of Sussex
located in Westminster, at the
historic and political heart of
Central London. The Opening
Ceremony, located at the iconic
70+
New Partners sent
21 One Young World Partners offering 278 Scholarship
places for the 2019 Summit in London
Royal Albert Hall, welcomes
Delegates
Counsellors, Delegates, special
210+
guests, and 70 Heads of Mission
to a spectacular evening of
entertainment to celebrate an
incredible ten years of One Young Counsellors and Guest
World. Speakers
20.9M
The Summit convenes over 2,000
young leaders from 190+ countries,
with the aim of tackling some of
the most pressing issues of our Impacted by Ambassador-
time, such as poverty alleviation, led initiatives since 2010
3,000+
climate change, and access to
education. In attendance at the
Summit are prominent global
figures and members of the Attendees at One Young
international community, including World Caucuses globally
440+
the Duchess of Sussex, Sir
Richard Branson, Sir John Major,
Ellie Goulding and Professor
Muhammad Yunus. Scholarship recipients
3 4
The UK's most international event
since the London 2012 Olympics
Global Coverage
300+
Journalists on the
4,000+
Pieces of coverage
ground covered the about the 2019
2019 Summit from Summit published in
global media outlets over 100 countries
100+
Sky News @SkyNews
Meghan attended
the @OneYoungWorld
Counsellor and Summit, an event
Delegate interviews described as a
took place “global forum for
young leaders”.
Media Outlets Digital Platforms
375K
Facebook Likes
151K
Twitter Followers
35.4K
YouTube Subscribers
103K
Instagram Followers
33.8K
LinkedIn Subscribers
5 6
Delegate Feedback
98%
Inspired to be more socially
97%
Felt their understanding
responsible of global issues was
broadened
97%
I enjoyed being surrounded The Delegates I met during
by individuals from
across the globe, and
listening to the inspiring
this week at One Young
World were some of the
most inspiring, hopeful Motivated to make a greater
89%
Believe the Summit will
journeys of Delegate individuals around. We impact in their community or
organisation help their professional
speakers. This Summit has came as Delegates, and left
development
83%
personally motivated me as Ambassadors, with the
to drive change within my
organisation.”
Amanda Chan Australia
certainty that action is in
our hands.”
Asmaa Zerkdi Morocco Believe their capacity for
82%
Made a connection within
leadership improved
their own organisation that
My highlight was the
diversity - I have never
70%
Made a connection outside
will lead to collaboration
been to a professional their organisation that will
conference with this many lead to collaboration
incredible women on
stage!”
Sabine Fortmann Germany
The One Young World
Summit completely restored
my faith and motivation
in humanity, and the
environment. The best
Summit I could ever attend.”
Minerva Valier Mexico
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One Young World Counsellors Business Counsellors
Alan Jope CEO, Unilever Lord Karan Bilimoria Founder & Chairman, Cobra
Beer, and One Young World London Advisory Board
Angela Darlington CEO, Aviva, and One Young World
Member
London Advisory Board Member
Marisa Drew CEO Impact Advisory & Finance, Credit
Antonio Zapulla CEO, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Suisse
Biz Stone Co-Founder, Twitter
Lord Michael Hastings Chancellor of Regents
Bob Dudley CEO, BP University London, and Trustee, Vodafone Group
Elio Leoni-Sceti Chief crafter, The Craftory, and Foundation
Board Member, AB InBev, and Board Member, Barry Michael Izza CEO, the Institute of Chartered
Callebaut Accountants in England and Wales & One Young
Bill Browder CEO & Co-Founder, Hans Reitz Founder & MD, Mary Robinson Chair, The Elders World London Advisory Board Member
Hermitage Capital Management, Grameen Creative Lab and Former President of Ireland Feike Sijbesma CEO & Chairman, DSM, and One
and Founder, the Magnitsky Act Young World Global Advisory Board Member Michele Parmelee Chief People & Purpose Officer,
Ilia Calderon TV Anchor and Michael Møller Under Secretary Deloitte Global
Sir Bob Geldof Singer and Activist Journalist General, the UN and Former Gwendolyn Yu Head of Engagement Transformation,
Director General, the UN Office at BNP Paribas Paul Polman Co-Founder & Chair, IMAGINE, and One
Carole Stone Founder, The Carole James Chau Host, The China Young World Global Advisory Board Member
Geneva Hani Abouhalka Company Group Chairman,
Stone Foundation Current, and UN Goodwill
Ambassador Mohamed Amersi Founder & Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies Peter Schwarzenbauer Member, the Board of
Caroline Casey Inclusivity Activist Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Management of BMW AG Transformation Electro
CEO, Emergent Telecom Ventures
& Founder, The Valuable 500 Dr. Jane Goodall DBE Founder, Mobility
The Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Monica de Greiff President, the Howard Hastings Chairman of the Northern Ireland
Caroline Mutoko CMO, Radio Tourist Board, and Managing Director, Hastings Sir Richard Branson Business Magnate & Founder,
Messenger of Peace Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá,
Africa Group Hotels, and One Young World London Advisory Board Virgin Group
and One Young World Global
Jayathma Wickramanayake member
Chris Gorell-Barnes Entrepreneur Advisory Board Member Ronan Dunne Group President, Verizon Wireless
United Nations Secretary-General’s
& Marine Conservationist, and Ian Roberts Chief Technology Officer, Bühler Group
Envoy on Youth Professor Muhammad Yunus Dr. Rüdiger Recknagel Environmental Officer, Audi
Co-Founder, The Blue Marine
2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, and James Quincey Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Group
Foundation Sir John Major Former British
Founder, The Grameen Bank
Prime Minister Jeff Dodds COO, Virgin Media Sheila Redzepi Vice President for External &
Dan Brooke Former Chief
Nathalie Emmanuel Actress Corporate Relations, the World Bank Group
Marketing & Communications Jon Snow Journalist, and News Jeremy Darroch CEO & President, Sky
Officer & Board Champion for Presenter, Channel 4 HE Omar Ghobash Assistant Spencer Dale Group Chief Economist, BP
Diversity, Channel 4, and One Minister for Culture & Public John Hanke CEO, Niantic
J.K. Rowling Author, and Founder Sophie Howe Future Generations Commissioner for
Young World London Advisory Diplomacy, UAE Juergen Maier Chief Executive, Siemens UK
& Life President, Lumos Wales, and One Young World London Advisory Board
Board Member
Scilla Elworthy Peace Builder & Lars Buttler Co-Founder & CEO, AI Foundation Member
Kojo Annan Director, Vector Global
Douglas Booth Actor & Supporter Founder, The Oxford Research
and Founder, Africa 10 Laxman Narasimhan Group CEO, Reckitt Benckiser Vas Narasimhan CEO, Novartis
of UNHCR, The UN Refugee Group
Agency Kumi Naidoo Secretary General, Leena Nair CHRO, Unilever, and member, the Unilever Vismay Sharma Managing Director of UK & Ireland,
Sinéad Burke First One Young
Amnesty International Leadership Executive L’Oréal
Doutzen Kroes Supermodel and World Ambassador to be made a
Philanthropist Lakhdar Brahimi UN diplomat & Counsellor, Advocate and Writer Luis Javier Castro Founder & Managing Director, Dame Vivian Hunt DBE Managing Partner of UK &
member, The Elders Mesoamerica Investments Ireland, McKinsey & Company
Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief, Surya Bonaly Three-time World
British Vogue Lamiya Morshed Executive Silver medalist & five-time
Director, Yunus Centre European Champion in figure
Ellie Goulding Singer &
skating, and Champion for Peace
Songwriter, and UN Global Baroness Martha Lane-Fox
Goodwill Ambassador Businesswoman and Philanthropist Tijmen Rooseboom Ambassador
Youth, Education & Work, Dutch
Ellie Simmonds OBE Five-time Rossana Burgos Social
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Paralympic Champion & fourteen- Media Influencer, and Lumos
time World Champion Swimmer Ambassador Professor Thuli Madonsela
Former Public Protector of South
Fernando Montaño Soloist of the HE Mansour Al Mansouri Director
Africa, and Chair of Social Justice,
Royal Ballet, and Climate Activist General, The UAE National Media
The University of Stellenbosch, and
Council
Gro Harlem Brundtland Former Chief Patron, The Thuli Madonsela
Prime Minister of Norway & HE Maria Juliana Ruiz Foundation
member, The Elders The First Lady of Colombia
Meghan Markle HRH
Halima Aden American Fashion Mark Tewksbury Olympic The Duchess of Sussex
Model, and Activist & Humanitarian Champion Swimmer & Chair,
Special Olympics Canada
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The Opening Ceremony One Young World is privileged to celebrate its 10th Summit at the Royal Albert Hall in London. As one of London’s oldest and most iconic entertainment spaces, the Royal Albert Hall has been a centrepiece of British culture for over 150 years since its establishment. You, as the young leaders of tomorrow, have a crucial role to play in creating a fairer, more just, and more sustainable society. We must be bold, we must be brave, and we must act now.” Sadiq Khan Mayor of London
The Opening Ceremony
Ceremony Highlights
5,000+ attendees at the Royal Albert
Hall. Master of Ceremonies, Warwick
Davis, welcomes an array of special
guests including Sadiq Khan, Mayor of
London, and Meghan Markle HRH The
Duchess of Sussex.
The 2019 Opening Ceremony begins
with a welcome address by Sadiq Khan,
Mayor of London, Peter Estlin, Lord
Mayor of London, and One Young World
Warwick Davis
Founders Kate Robertson and David
Jones.
Highlights include performances by:
• Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Lead
Layton Williams and the award-winning
cast from the hit musical sensation
about overcoming prejudice and
breaking down barriers
Aerial Performance Opening Ceremony
• Fernando Montaño, the Royal Ballet’s
award-winning soloist and climate
activist
Cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
• Michelle John, The Voice 2017 finalist,
standout vocalist, and back-up singer
for the Eric Clapton Band
• Guildford School of Acting, National
Centre for Circus Arts and The Brit
School. Young dancers, circus artists
and musicians from the UK’s leading
and world-renowned performance
schools
• Jay Sean, the multi-million selling and
platinum award-winning British-Asian
Fernando Montaño
singer, songwriter and international
R&B megastar
• The One Young World Flag Ceremony,
where Delegates from 190+ countries
present their country’s flag on stage
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Flag Ceremony Sadiq Khan Mayor of London Meghan Markle HRH The Duchess of Sussex
Main Stage
Main stage sessions are curated
and delivered in various formats,
including keynote speeches,
interviews, and panel discussions,
spanning a wide range of subjects.
These sessions are delivered by
Counsellors, Guest Speakers,
Delegates and Ambassadors,
addressing the most pressing
global issues including climate
change, education and poverty
alleviation.
We aim to educate
people, because
changing their
mindsets, is
going to make the
difference.”
J.K. Rowling Author, and Founder &
Life President of Lumos
J.K. Rowling Author, and Founder & Life President of LUMOSMain Stage Sessions
Environmental The Greatest Story is Now How Can Saving the Most
Acclaimed singer and songwriter Ellie Endangered Species
Security Goulding knows how to connect. In this
exclusive address to One Young World,
on Earth Help Save the
she tells the story of how she built the Planet?
Too Little, Too Late: Can confidence to speak out on the climate
Supermodel and philanthropist, Doutzen
We Save the Ocean from emergency, and is now a UN Environment
Kroes introduces primatologist and
Global Ambassador, a role she has held
Plastic? since 2017.
anthropologist, Dr Jane Goodall who
speaks about her lifelong career working
The oceans are our life support system, In this session, Ellie represents Global with some of the most endangered
and if they fail, we fail. The oceans are Goal 13, and makes a powerful argument species on earth.
in a critical condition. They are being for us to listen, connect and tell the great
exploited from overfishing, polluted She discusses the balance between the
stories of change and opportunity.
with plastic, and warming from carbon treatment of animals and the health of the
emissions. We cannot solve the climate planet.
crisis without solving the ocean crisis first.
Entrepreneur and Marine Conservationist,
Chris Gorell-Barnes, discusses how we
can solve this crisis through marine
protection and restoration, and in doing
so secure Global Goal 14.
Chris introduces Sky CEO Jeremy
Darroch, who shares his incredible
How is it possible that the most
journey of the Sky Ocean Rescue plan -
#PassOnPlastic intellectual being to ever walk the
Towards a World Without
planet is destroying its own home?”
Packaging Waste Dr. Jane Goodall DBE Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute,
With plastic waste threatening the health and UN Messenger of Peace
of our oceans, rethinking the way we
use and conserve the earth’s resources
is crucial. We need to move urgently
towards a world where a circular economy
thrives, and plastic is seen as a valuable
resource.
James Quincey, CEO of Coca-Cola, is
determined that Coca-Cola play a leading
role in eliminating packaging waste. He
explains how the company is working
to collect and reuse a bottle or can for
every one that it sells, and how innovation,
collaboration, and partnerships will make
this possible.
Passion and Profession for
the Environment
Environmental protection is the key
framework and the basis of both our
everyday business and personal life.
The mission of the Audi Environmental
Foundation is to combine innovation and
environment for a liveable future.
Environmental Officer of Audi Group,
Dr. Rüdiger Recknagel, highlights Audi’s
efforts to create a more sustainable
future; creating 30 electric car models
and making Audi plants CO2 neutral by Doutzen Kroes Supermodel & Philanthropist
2025.
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Dr. Jane Goodall DBE Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of PeaceMain Stage Sessions
Responsible The Future of Work
The technology-driven world in which
Business we live, is a world filled with promises,
but also challenges. In an era marked
by rapid advances in automation and
An Introduction to artificial intelligence, jobs will be lost,
Professor Muhammad and jobs will be gained. Women and
Global Leadership Power of Millennials The Power of Unboss
Yunus and Achieving the
men will need to be skilled, mobile, and
tech savvy to adapt to the new world
There is nothing that makes board Novartis produces more medicine than
The Power of this members shake more than today’s youth. any other company with 70 billion doses a Three Zeros of work. CEO of McKinsey, Dame Vivian
Their power to influence future product year. Human progress can be dramatically Hunt, comments on how we need to be
Hans Reitz and Lamiya Morshed
Generation strategy, corporate HR policies, marketing accelerated to improve human health in
introduce Nobel Peace Laureate &
flexible to switching occupations and
and branding, and even the development our lifetime. It starts with leaders listening roles throughout our career, open to
The First Lady of Colombia, Maria Juliana Founder of the Grameen Bank, Professor learning new skills as we go, and able
of a company’s supply chain, is incredible. and learning from employees. Michelle Parmalee
Ruiz, brings with her to One Young World Muhammad Yunus to discuss his mission to see education as a lifelong journey, Chief People & Purpose Officer, Deloitte Global
The Youth have the power to dictate the
a Delegation of 36 Colombians from each CEO of Novartis, Vas Narasimhan, to eradicate three unintended and not something that stops once we leave
future of consumption.
of the 32 states. provides insight on how this way of harmful effects of unrestrained capitalism school.
Gwendolyn Yu, Head of Engagement leadership can allow for extraordinary and how he intends to improve prospects
The First Lady shares her insight into for everyone.
Transformation at BNP Paribas Group, things to happen.
how partnerships and alliances are a
great way for this generation to share
discusses the power millennials have to Candid Conversation Education
experiences, and exchange ideas for a
bring about change. with Ronan Dunne and
more sustainable future. Lianna Brinded: Purposes Solving the Dual Challenge
Preparing Young People Transforming Tech of Education When The world faces a dual challenge: the
with the Skills to Succeed need to reduce carbon emissions to
If I had my own AI... Knowledge Won’t Stand
in the Workplace net zero, while providing the increasing
AI is here and increasingly woven into
Still energy necessary for the world to
Education is the cornerstone of continue to grow and prosper. Any
sustainable development, yet there are our lives, whilst potentially dangerous, Modern technology requires a lifelong-
sustainable path for the global energy
over 800 million young people (aged the future will depend on its use. How will learning mentality, and not only for people
system requires both challenges to be
10-24) worldwide who will not have the AI create a positive future for humanity, in what we commonly call “technical”
met: the need for more energy, and less
skills necessary for the workforce of the starting with you? professions. We don’t have the kind
carbon, as set out in the Paris Climate
future. There are clear gaps emerging in of structure in place that we need to
AI Foundation CEO, Lars Butler, and Co- Change Agreement. BP’s chief executive
countries all over the world, between what facilitate lifelong learning. In other words,
Founder of Twitter, Biz Stone, provide an Bob Dudley, and chief economist
is learnt in school, the skills people have, we don’t just need better tech, we need
interactive keynote, focused on Human-AI Spencer Dale, illustrate this problem, and
and the jobs and industries that will drive better ways of developing, using, and
collaboration, preparation, and trust – Vismay Sharma MD L’Oreal UK & Ireland examine the role that energy companies,
sustainable growth in the future. understanding tech.
all in the context of your purpose. They governments, and society, can play in
uncover how each and every one of us If we can reorient our approach to meeting this challenge.
Michele Parmelee, Deloitte Global Chief
HE Maria Juliana Ruiz The First Lady of Colombia People & Purpose Officer, discusses how can take our purpose further with AI. Can Businesses Solve education to reflect these realities, we
businesses are collaborating and making Social Problems? could make this century a turning point Linking Business &
toward an entirely better version of the
an impact in preparing young people for The New Age of More and more companies are building Education
A New Order of Global the Fourth Industrial Revolution, so that
Conversation their business models around tackling
future.
prosperity and progress are shared, and The majority of the world’s young people
Leadership no one is left behind.
important social problems. Whether it’s
Sustainable/Responsible are living in developing countries. Tijmen
Imagine a One Young World solely driven efforts to limit climate change, embrace
Sir Richard Branson in conversation with Rooseboom, Ambassador for Youth,
by communicating in emojis. fair trade, or improve nutrition, businesses Capitalism Education, and Work at The Netherlands
Jaha Dukureh and Uzo Iweala talk about Be Courageous, Be Curious His Excellency Mansour Al Mansouri, are coming up with creative ideas that
Ministry of Foreign Affairs addresses
fighting inequality and injustice. Juergen Maier CBE, CEO Siemens plc,
Director General of the UAE’s National overlap with a desire to make the world a
Feike Sijbesma, CEO and Chairman of explores how businesses that want to the need for an integrated approach,
Exploring how the rising global leaders Media Council, explores how our better place.
DSM, addresses the impact and power flourish in the Fourth Industrial Revolution where education is reformed to meet 21st
from The NewNow are changing their you can have as a leader. The world faces reliance (and, perhaps, overreliance) on century needs, ensuring young people
Vismay Sharma, Managing Director, must embrace inclusive, sustainable
communities right now, using their power many challenges that we will need to technology has fundamentally changed are prepared for what the future of work
L’Oréal UK and Ireland, discusses how capitalism.
and influence in some of the world’s solve together. the way we engage and converse might bring.
the untapped business potential of the
toughest places, and tackling global with one another, and why real human He shares his ideas on what the Future of
professional haircare market in India is
challenges in the process. As a leader, what can you do to make connections matter more than ever. Work means for employees. Young people’s ideas, innovations and
helping the company create jobs, provide
this world a better place? What will your entrepreneurial projects are therefore
education and alleviate poverty for
impact be? How can we do more, faster, crucial in order to achieve the SDG’s by
Future of Business together?
millions of people.
2030.
Unilever Leaders, Alan Jope, Chief
Executive Officer, and Leena Nair, Chief
Human Resources Officer, share their
thoughts on the future of business.
Anchored in their experiences and
insights, Alan and Leena uncover a
wide range of topics that are critical to
ensure that businesses deliver a positive
impact for society, the economy, and the
environment.
As passionate advocates for the power
of youth, Alan and Leena share their
perspectives for how youth leadership
can play a role in shaping the future of
business.
Ronan Dunne Group President of Verizon Wireless
The AI Foundation Session Lianna Brinded Head of Yahoo Finance UK
21 22Main Stage Sessions
Embracing The Valuable 500
If disability isn’t on your business
Diversity agenda, then neither is diversity. 90% of
companies claim to prioritise diversity,
but only 4% actually do. Launched in 2014
Diversity in the Fashion & at One Young World, Caroline Casey’s
Lifestyle Publications campaign #valuable aims to spark a new
Peacebuilding “The eyes of all future
Sharing his personal story with One Young
age of business inclusion that positions
generations are upon you” World, Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief
disability on the global business agenda.
Building Resilience for a – How Wales is leading the of British Vogue, discusses how rejection This session explores the journey of The
in the fashion industry provided him with Valuable 500 from the main stage of One
Domino Effect of Change way on Intergenerational the courage to stand up for himself, and Young World, to the World Economic
Hani Abouhalka, Company Group Justice highlight the importance of diversity and Forum, and why Virgin Media COO Jeff
Chairman of Johnson & Johnson inclusion; representing those who are Dodds has sponsored Caroline to get 500
The Well-being of Future Generations companies to put disability inclusion on
Medical Devices Companies Europe, often sidelined in their careers.
Act (Wales) came into effect in April 2016, their board agenda.
Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Wesam
establishing the unique role of Future
Eid, Johnson & Johnson 2019 Scholar
Generations Commissioner for Wales. Responsibility in Times of Diversity in Sport
Head of Programs & Co-Founder for Voices for Change. We
AHS Organization, discuss how mental In her presentation, Wales’ first Future Transformation Must Speak up
World class athletes discuss the unique
health challenges continue to have Generations Commissioner, Sophie role sport can play in bringing people
a devastating impact on individuals, Sophie Howe At last year’s summit, Peter together and promoting tolerance and
Howe, provides insight on the long-term Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Health. Hygiene. Nutrition. Proper
families, communities and economies Schwarzenbauer argued that a company’s understanding. Sharing their personal
benefits of intergenerational equality. She sanitation. A right to education and safe
globally. long-term right to exist depends on the stories, Mark Tewksbury, Ellie Simmonds,
discusses the importance of improving environment. All of these should be within
ability to reflect on the role of business. and Surya Bonaly, reflect on the ways in
the well-being for generations today, everyone’s reach. We all need to speak
As a long-time advocate and expert, which they have overcome obstacles,
without compromising the ability of This year, he takes purpose to the next up.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to responded to pressure, and how their
tomorrow’s generations to meet their own level: What are the main trends that are
being a leader in the next chapter in Reckitt Benkiser CEO, Laxman experiences and careers have influenced
needs. challenging today’s economy? How can
mental health. The Company is building a Narasimhan, is joined on stage by their supporters. They discuss the extent
network of resilient change makers who big companies help to solve today’s
problems and simultaneously shape their disability activist, Oscar Anderson to to which the Olympics and other major
are the heart of healthy communities, The Irresistible Power of profile to exist in the future? explore the impact of having a voice and sporting events can alter public opinion.
generating a domino effect changing the
trajectory of health for humanity. Curiosity getting it heard.
HE Omar Ghobash shares his experience
The Elders Interview: of the world and how to make a difference
despite pushback.
Multilateralism
Providing guidance and lessons for young
Mary Robinson and Gro Harlem leaders to succeed in a world that can
Brundtland are joined by interviewer Jon be averse to change, he discusses how HE Omar Ghobash
Snow to discuss the importance of the we should continue to educate ourselves, Assistant Minister for Culture and Public Diplomacy, UAE
multilateral system to work together on whilst being aware of differing interests.
global problems.
They discuss the transformation of our
societies to be fairer and cleaner, the
climate emergency, gender equality and
Mental Health
the SDGs.
Technology and Mental
Health
Technology touches billions around the
world and has the power to create real
change.
John Hanke, CEO of Niantic, discusses
the benefits of his video games such as
Pokemon Go on young people’s mental
health, encouraging them to exercise,
socialise, and interact with one another.
Effective Tips for Using
Your Power to Own the
World You Want to Live In
In this fireside chat with Marisa Drew, CEO
of Impact Advisory & Finance Department
of Credit Suisse, 3-time Nobel Peace
Prize nominee Scilla Elworthy, whose life
and work has been dedicated to advising
governments and business leaders on
how to prevent war and armed conflict,
provides practical tips for being a more
effective, impactful leader, and change
maker, whether you plan a career in
politics, civil service, a non-profit or in
business.
23 Laxman Narasimhan Group CEO, Reckitt Benckiser
Oscar Anderson Disability Activist 24
Mary Robinson, Jon Snow, and Gro Harlem Brundtland with the One Young World FoundersMain Stage Sessions
Social Justice Modern Day Slavery
There are currently more than 40
Michael Møller and Douglas million men, women and children living
in modern slavery. That is more than
Booth in Conversation any other time in history and double
the number of people involved in the
We can do more
In a world increasingly shaped by climate
change, poverty and conflict, the SDGs
cannot be achieved without taking into
transatlantic slave trade.
than just express
In this session, human rights activist
account the rights and needs of refugees,
internally displaced and stateless people.
Grace Forrest talks about the causes
of modern day slavery and how we can
our sympathy
Michael and Douglas discuss the UN’s
role in helping these displaced people
fight to eradicate it. Human rights activist
Yeonmi Park shares her testimony as a
for millions
and how climate change will affect
communities all over the world in the
North Korean defector, being sold for less
than $300 as a modern day slave in China of oppressed
coming years.
modern slaves
at the age of 13. Both are joined in a Q&A
by journalist Ilia Calderon.
Is Volunteering Doing More
Harm than Good? Don’t Change Yourself, around the world.
For the third year running, Lumos join us
Change the Game As free people,
to share their mission to help children First time Counsellor Halima Aden
in institutions globally return to a family
environment. Joined by Author, and
addresses One Young World on the
importance of community. Growing up in
it is our duty to
Founder & Life President of LUMOS J.K.
Rowling, this year’s panel explores the
Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, Halima
discusses the power of community
use our voices
measures that young people can take
to end the trafficking of children into
throughout her life.
In an ever more divided world, Halima
to speak for the
orphanages and how we can all spread
the message.
encourages young leaders to make a
difference and never give up hope. She is
voiceless.”
the first Hijab wearing model to be signed
J.K. Rowling is joined on stage with
by a major agency and combines fashion
Yeonmi Park North Korean
moderator, broadcaster & paralympian
Ade Adepitan, Deputy CEO of Lumos, Alex with activism. Defector & Activist
Christopoulos, Ruth Wacuka Waithera,
Self-Advocate & Care Leaver from Kenya
Bob Geldof - Call to Action Climate Change, Human
and Eluxon Tassy, Self-Advocate & Care
Leaver from Haiti. Bob Geldof addresses young leaders on Rights and Me
The #HelpingNotHelping campaign the power of the people to bring about Amnesty International’s Secretary General,
which is launching at the One Young change in a world that lacks strong Kumi Naidoo, and youth activist Jaime
World Summit by J.K. Rowling has leadership. His call to action focuses Wong discuss one of the biggest issues
been supported by the Foreign and on the mobilisation of young leaders to facing us today - climate change.
Commonwealth Office through changing spread values and ideas to change the
future. Together they explore why climate
their advice on visiting orphanages.
justice is a human rights issue, how
young people are claiming spaces and
exercising their right to protest, and how
climate change is affecting each of us.
They discuss how the struggle for all
kinds of justice can be tackled.
Kumi Naidoo Amnesty International’s Secretary General
Jamie Wong Youth Activist
26
Yeonmi Park North Korean Defector & ActivistPlenary
Sessions
The Agenda for Young Leaders by
Young Leaders
These Plenary sessions are a
chance for selected Delegate
Speakers to share their stories,
and extraordinary impact, with their
fellow Delegates.
Each Delegate Speaker is
introduced by a global figure on
their Plenary theme, such as Mary
Robinson, Nathalie Emmanuel, and
Bill Browder.
The 2019 Plenary Sessions:
Planetary Health
How is climate change
endangering our health?
Poverty Alleviation
Can innovation solve
economic inequality?
Media Freedom
How can we protect the
truth?
Education
Does the future of learning
need to be re-imagined?
Peaceful Future
In a polarised world, how
can we build peace?
Bill Browder, Dalia Yousif, Antonio Zapulla, GeumHyok Kim, and Sinéad BurkePlenary Sessions
Keynote speaker: Michael Izza
Delegate Speakers:
Planetary Health
How is climate change endangering our health?
From direct effects caused by floods, droughts,
and heatwaves, to indirect effects, such as bad
harvests, and poor water quality, climate change
is a major contributor to heart and lung disease,
malnutrition and mental illness.
Despite current fears, 76% of the One Young
This is a
collective
World community believe this generation will
leave the planet in a better state than it is
currently.
Eze Victor Obinna, Mark Sultan Gersava, Manoly Sisavanh,
Our Ambassador projects tackle a variety
of issues from air pollution in Africa, through
the use of smokeless briquettes for cooking,
endeavour and Nigeria
Introduced by Michael Izza
Philippines
Introduced by Fernando
Laos
Introduced by Mary Robinson
to maintaining clean and sustainable water
supplies in rural Peru. we must all play Eze is the Founder of
360-degree HEALTH network
Montaño
Mark is the Founder of
Manoly is the Deputy Country
Director of Wildlife Conservation
our part.”
Schemes have educated 1,674,953,868 people which partners with civil society Bambuhay, a social enterprise Society, Laos, which co-manages
on environmental sustainability and impacted groups and the government to addressing deforestation, plastic the largest national park in the
1,342,595 people in getting access to physical create policies that improve pollution and the effects of country. The organisation tracks
and mental health services.
Michael Izza CEO, the Institute conditions in the impoverished
slums of the Niger Delta. The
climate change and poverty.
Bambuhay has sold over 400,000
the emergence of infectious
diseases that have increased
of Chartered Accountants in organisation has trained 10,000
young people and has planted
bamboo straws and has helped
2,000 former slash and burn
due to climate change.
England and Wales & One 20,000 trees. farmers out of poverty.
Young World London Advisory
Board Member
Miel Sequeira-Holm, Unelker Maoga, Oluwafolajimi
Palau Kenya Adesanya, Nigeria
Introduced by Lamiya Morshed Introduced by Caroline Mutoko Introduced by Michael Møller
Miel is a social entrepreneur and Unelker is the Founder of Oluwafolajimi is the Co-Founder
creator of reef safe sunscreen in Konservation; an organisation and Managing Director of Clean
Palau. She discusses how climate which enhances environmental City Initiative. The organisation
change threatens the existence stewardship, inspiring young has educated 12,000 people on
of the Pacific Islands. She is a people to be involved in proper waste management and
proponent of criminal Sustainable Development. has upcycled 100,000 plastic
repercussions for the act of Konservation has worked with 25 bottles.
environmental pollution. schools and 1,750 students.
29 30Plenary Sessions
Keynote speaker: Professor Muhammad Yunus
Delegate Speakers:
Poverty Alleviation
Can innovation solve economic inequality?
According to the IMF, the global economy is
projected to grow by 3.5% this year, while the
number of people officially living in poverty
has tumbled to a record low, around 9% of the
world’s population.
Despite this, the World Bank believes that the
Every time I see a
problem, I create
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
of eradicating poverty by 2030 is unlikely to
be met. 6% of the global population will still be
a business to Mete Coban, United Melusi Simelane, Dickel Dia, Mauritania
living on less than $1.90 a day when the deadline
arrives. Kingdom Eswatini Introduced by Thuli
By 2030, the richest 1% of the world’s population Madonsela
solve it.”
Introduced by Gro Harlem Introduced by Mark Tewksbury
will control almost two-thirds (64%) of global Brundtland
Melusi is the Founder and As a survivor of sexual assault
wealth according to The British House of
At the age of 21, Mete is the Executive Director of eSwatini and FGM, Dickel founded AFPHY;
Commons.
One Young World Ambassador initiatives have Professor Muhammad Yunus youngest Councillor for Stoke
Newington, part of the London
Sexual & Gender Minorities.
Melusi organised Eswatini’s first
an organisation that stands
against gender-based
given employability and entrepreneurial skills
training to 652,500 students. Their projects have
2006 Nobel Peace Laureate & borough of Hackney in the UK. Pride in 2018 and is a fierce discrimination and violence, by
promoting equal rights, and
Mete is also the Chief Executive advocate for the legal
helped 202,970 people to overcome poverty and Founder, The Grameen Bank for My Life My Say, a non-partisan recognition and protection of generating jobs for women and
given access to affordable energy, clean water, charity on a mission to empower LGBTQ+ people. girls across rural areas in
and sanitation. young people to participate in Mauritania.
How can young entrepreneurs ensure a more democracy.
sustainable and inclusive path to economic
growth that benefits the poor as well as the
wealth creators themselves?
Selin Benjamin Bocio Wubetu Shimelash, Monica Bota Moisin,
Richardson, Ethiopia Romania
Dominican Republic Introduced by Hans Reitz Introduced by Lamiya Morshed
Introduced by Monica de Greiff Wubetu is the Co-Founder & Monica is the Founder of the
Selin Benjamin co-founded CEO of Simien Eco Trek, a Cultural IP Rights Initiative. A
FUMEBO with his father, a company that provides tour lawyer by profession, Monica
non-profit medical organisation services in Ethiopia, by hiring works to secure cultural IP rights
dedicated to providing health local guides from remote regions for indigenous communities,
resources to the underprivileged, of Ethiopia. Through this work, whose craftwork is often
rural communities in the Wubetu has supported 3,000 appropriated without recognition
Dominican Republic. 69,000 have people. or compensation. She has
been treated through FUMEBO. worked to improve conditions for
over 4,000 indigenous people.
31 32Plenary Sessions
Keynote speaker: Bill Browder
Delegate Speakers:
Media Freedom
How can we protect the truth?
News is in crisis. While the Internet has provided
the digital native generation with unprecedented
opportunities for communication, it has
also unleashed a tsunami of fake news and
propaganda.
According to the Reuters Institute, 54% of people
My fight is about
evil withering
agree or strongly agree that they are concerned
about what is real and fake on the Internet.
Journalists are being killed, with 94 media
under the bright Isra Chaker, United Dalia Yousif, Sudan GeumHyok Kim,
workers dying in targeted killings, bomb attacks
and crossfire in 2018. States North Korea
Introduced by Bill
One Young World Ambassador projects Browder
light of publicity.”
Introduced by Ilia Calderon Introduced by Antonio Zapulla
are fighting back for freedom of speech.
Isra led the design and Dalia is the Founder of Ask Me, GeumHyok, an advocate for
Noorjahan Akbar’s Free Women Writers scheme
implementation of a strategic an e-learning platform that links freedom of speech, defected
in Afghanistan provides a platform for 130
contributors and over 100,000 monthly readers. Bill Browder CEO & Co- campaign that centred on
amplifying the voices of those
users with professional mentors
who provide high-quality
from North Korea when he was a
university student. He has since
Saeed Atcha’s Xplode magazine project has
given media skills to 2,500 schoolchildren aged Founder of Hermitage Capital directly impacted by the education. In the wake of the Al
Bashir protests Ask Me offered
worked with the US government
10-11 and supported 90 children in creating their discriminatory policies of the US and shed a light on the reality of
own magazines. Nyus Alfred created the Sporte Management, and Founder, the government. Her viral film 24/7 legal consultation, with a life in North Korea.
reached 10,000,000 people focus on free speech and media
Avis platform for young sports journalists in the
Eastern Caribbean.
Magnitsky Act across the world. freedom.
How can young leaders create new models for
online news that we can trust?
To ensure the
protection of our
human rights,
every one of us,
no matter where
you are from,
Solomon Elliott, Waad Al Kateab,
United Kingdom Syria
must fight for
Introduced by Sinéad Burke Introduced by James Chau media freedom.”
Solomon Elliott is the Founder of Waad became a citizen journalist Dalia Yousif Delegate
The Student View, which trains in 2011, after protests broke out Speaker 2019
teenagers from under served across Syria against the Assad
communities as local news regime. In January 2016, she
reporters. The Student View has began documenting the horrors
launched 87 pop-up newsrooms of Aleppo for Channel 4 News in
in schools across the UK since a series of films titled “Inside
September 2016. Aleppo”. Her film “For Sama” won
the Cannes Film Festival Best
Documentary Award.
33 34Plenary Sessions
Keynote speaker: Lord Michael Hastings
Delegate Speakers:
Education
Does the future of learning need to be re-imagined?
The world is evolving so fast that the school
curriculum often struggles to keep pace. Digitally
native school children can be bewildered by
classroom teaching methods that shun the
online resources at their fingertips.
The education that
Instead of learning about environmental
sustainability, changing demographics, and the
potential of artificial intelligence, children around
challenges us for the
the world learn from textbooks that would have
been familiar to their parents and grandparents. future is not just about Ahmad Nawaz, Izzy Obeng, United Charlotte Japp,
One Young World Ambassadors have utilised
online tools and innovative teaching methods to what we acquire, Pakistan
Introduced by Antonio Zapulla
Kingdom
Introduced by Surya Bonaly
United States
Introduced by Luis Javier Castro
but who we become
impact 108,150 students, including child refugees
in Malaysia and Myanmar. Their projects have Ahmad is a Peace & Education Izzy is Founder and Director of Charlotte is the Founder of
taught 30,000 students and 200 school teachers Activist. When he was 18 years Foundervine – an inclusive CIRKEL, a platform that connects
how to code.
as individuals, old, Ahmad survived the terrorist
attack on the Army Public School
enterprise community which
develops early-stage
generations through speaker-led
storytelling, intergenerational
What more can young leaders do to ensure in Peshawar in 2014 that took 150 entrepreneurs. Foundervine has networking, and two-way
education systems evolve with our changing
world?
communities, partners lives. His work advocating for
peace and education led him to
helped launch 32 new ventures
and has engaged 2,000 young
mentorships. Individuals are
matched on the basis of the skills
and friends.” become the third Pakistani to be
awarded a Point of Light.
poeple. they wish to acquire.
Lord Michael Hastings Chancellor of
Regents University London & Trustee,
Vodafone Group Foundation
Alexia Hilbertidou, Surya Karki, Nepal Kartik Sawhney, India
New Zealand Introduced by Thuli Introduced by Lord Karan
Introduced by Lord Michael Madonsela Bilimoria
Hastings Surya Karki is the United World Kartik was the first blind student
Alexia Hilbertidou is a social Schools Director to Nepal, where in India to pursue maths and
entrepreneur and the Founder of he oversees the education of science in 11th grade and
GirlBoss New Zealand, a more than 650 children. He is beyond. He went on to co-found
not-for-profit organisation which also the co-founder and CEO of I-Stem, an online platform
aims to empower women in the Diyalo Foundation, which offering technical training and
STEM. GirlBoss NZ has 13,000 works to develop sustainable, mentorship to blind students in
members and works with 100 energy, education and agriculture India.
schools. in Nepal.
35 36Plenary Sessions
Keynote speaker: Gro Harlem Brundtland
Delegate Speakers:
Peaceful Future
In a polarised world how can we build peace?
In a polarised world, how
can we build peace?
The 2018 Global Peace Index found that conflicts
have increased in the past decade. It recorded a
deterioration in peace in six of the nine regions
Work together
of the world and in 92 countries. Terrorism and
internal conflict were the biggest threats to
peace.
to build peace,
One Young World Ambassador projects have
educated and engaged 207,774 people in
fight injustice in Nadav Weiman, Israel
Introduced by Angela
Darlington
Ronelle King,
Barbados
Seán Binder,
Germany
all its forms and
peace building projects. Almost two-thirds of Introduced by Nathalie Introduced by Hans Reitz
Ambassadors actively lead change in their After serving in the Israeli military, Emmanuel
Seán coordinated offshore and
communities to bring about lasting peace and Nadav became the Deputy Ronelle is a survivor of sexual coastal civilian search and
build that better
justice. One Young World co-founded Extremely Director of Breaking the Silence, assault and the Founder of rescue efforts in Europe’s primary
Together with the Kofi Annan Foundation, a an organisation of Israeli veteran #LifeinLeggings, a social media asylum hotspot, the North
unique initiative in which young leaders enable combatants. Their goal is to campaign created as a safe Aegean, assisting 50,000 asylum
world that is your
their peers to tackle extremism of all kinds. educate the public about the space for women who had seekers fleeing war and
What is the role of young people in tackling reality of the Israeli military experienced sexual harassment persecution. Seán was unjustly
intolerance and building a peaceful future? occupation. Breaking the Silence and sexual assault. imprisoned for 3.5 months for this
birthright.”
has organised over 500 events work.
reaching 10,000 people.
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Former Prime Minister of
Norway & member, The Elders
Farhana Muna, Nelson Olanipekun, Breshna Musazai,
Bangladesh Nigeria Afghanistan
Introduced by Carole Stone Introduced by Sheila Redzepi Introduced by Mama Bee
Farhana created Munatic in 2015, Nelson is the Founder of Breshna was shot several times
and is one of the first user-friendly platform, Gavel, in a mass shooting whilst
Bangladeshi woman to use which gives access to the justice attending university. She is now
comedy online to discuss mental system to young people in an advocate against
health. She has a combined Nigeria. 20,000 cases have been radicalisation. Through her
social media following of 110,000 digitised in order to improve the campaign work, she emphasises
people. delivery of justice. the importance of education,
especially in areas susceptible to
violent extremism.
37 38Spotlight Sessions The Kofi Annan Lecture
Kofi Annan, Seventh Secretary- General
of the United Nations (1997-2006), Nobel
Peace Laureate and the founding chair
of the Kofi Annan Foundation, was one of
our original Counsellors and a cherished
friend to One Young World.
Lead2030
To honour Kofi Annan and his legacy, we
Lead2030 is One Young World’s signature initiative for are proud to be staging The Kofi Annan
the Sustainable Development Goals, launched in 2018 Lecture 2019 in London. Kofi Annan’s
at the One Young World Summit in The Hague. son, Kojo Annan, introduces the lecture
given by Former Public Protector of South
Lead2030 finds, funds and accelerates impactful Africa, Thuli Madonsela.
initiatives for the SDGs created by leaders under 30. In
its first year Lead2030 provided $500,000 to support
10 SDG Challenge Winners, making it the world’s
biggest cash prize for youth-led solutions for the Oneness of Humanity - an
SDGs. Interfaith discussion Professor Thuli Madonsela Kojo Anan
The first cohort of winners travelled to the 2019 Moderated by One Young World
Summit where they presented their solutions across Counsellor Mohamed Amersi, the One
Young World Interfaith Dialogue convenes
multiple interactive stage sessions. The Lead2030
global leaders from a wide range of
Winners also had the opportunity to meet with the faith communities around the world.
business leaders who are supporting their solutions
and make plans to deepen their collaboration. Lead2030 Winners Addressing our global audience of young
leaders, all from different beliefs, religions,
The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Jayathma
Wickramanayake, also joined the 2019 Summit to
• SDG 2: Bonita Sharma for Sochai, supported by
RB
cultures and traditions, the faith leaders
share their insights on the significance of Kofi Annan, above everything else, was
concerned about a peaceful world.
share an update on Lead2030 and launch its second interfaith cooperation and the strength of
round of challenges. • SDG 3: Quinn Underwood for ADVIN, supported unity.
by AstraZeneca
To find out more about Lead2030 please visit: This session also explores achieving
pluralism in our incredibly diverse but His UN work, his One Young World
• SDG 4: Ilana Milkes for World Tech Makers,
www.lead2030.com
supported by Deloitte
interdependent world, and how accepting
the oneness of humanity is key to just, embracement, his work on Extremely
peaceful, and inclusive societies.
• SDG 4: Spandana Palaypu for ZoEasy, supported
by Credit Suisse Speakers included Kachin Chultim Nima
Together, was about lifting the spirit
• SDG 7: Ronit Kanwar for Empower Energy,
Buddhist Monk, Tibet, Chief Rabbi of the
United Hebrew Congregations of the of young people to create a more
Commonwealth, Cardinal Vince Nichols
supported by BP
Archbishop of Westminster, Ayatollah inclusive world, in the interest of peace
Lead2030 is the biggest • SDG 9: Edward Neequaye for Built Accounting, Sayyid Fadhel Hosseini Milani Archbishop
Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, and the rule of law.”
supported by Standard Chartered Bank
cash prize for young leaders • SDG 10: Donnya Piggott for Pink Coconuts,
Archbishop Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon,
Dr Chinmay Pandya Medical Doctor & Professor Thuli Madonsela Former Public Protector of South
Educator and Imam Azim Hafiz.
working on the SDGs.” supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb Africa & Chair of Social Justice, The University of Stellenbosch
• SDG 12: Hope Wakio Mwanake for Eco Tiles, and Chief Patron of The Thuli Madonsela Foundation
Jayathma Wickramanayake United Nations supported by Mondi Group
Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
• SDG 17: Bradley Heslop for WSV, supported by
KPMG
Lead2030 Partners
39 40Politician of the Year Awards Entrepreneur of The Year Award
Politician of the Year The Craftory and Ambassadors in Action
Awards Entrepreneur of the Year Leading by example, One Young
The Politician of the Year Award Awards World Ambassadors, from various
was established last year to The Entrepreneur of the Year sectors, explain the ways in
celebrate the most impressive Award was created to identify which they used their previous
and impactful politicians aged 35 and promote the world’s experiences at One Young
and under. most revolutionary young World Summits, to launch these
entrepreneurs. initiatives within their companies
The 2019 shortlist exemplifies and the wider community. The
the outstanding achievements The award honours five leaders case studies demonstrate the
of young leaders who have – aged 35 and under – who ways in which this year’s cohort
infiltrated the old guard of politics have been judged on the of Delegates can take the
worldwide. positive social impact of their inspiration they gain in London,
From that list of 20 exceptional business ventures and how they and turn it into meaningful
politicians, the expert judging are inspiring others with their impact. Mama Bee is joined
panel have selected five leadership. on stage with four exceptional
honourees for their outstanding The winners are Severin Hacker, ambassadors:
leadership. Catherine Mahugu, Kathryn • Jonny Jacobs who led the
The winners are Juan Guaidó, Minshew, Srikanth Bolla and ‘Let’s Talk’ campaign with
Mbali Ntuli, Thórdís Gylfadóttir, Elissa Freiha. McVities in order to promote
Hervé Berville and Magid Magid One Young World Trustee Elio mental health awareness in the
who are joined on stage by the Rt Leoni Sceti, who is Chief Crafter UK.
Honourable Sir John Major. & co-founder of The Craftory, • Agung Bimo Listyanu who
introduces the session reflecting co-founded Carbon ethics,
on the evolution of Purpose- a movement created to
driven business, FMCG 2.0, and offset the carbon created by
delivering righteous causes individuals and communities
brand by brand. in Indonesia that has planted
over 3000 mangroves.
• Juan Manuel Besares Lopez
who secured $1.5 million
sponsorship for AstraZeneca’s
young health program in
Mexico.
• Taban Soresh whose
organisation, the Lotus Flower,
works with over 8,000 girls
I urge you to transform this experience and women who have been
displaced by conflict in
at One Young World into something refugee camps.
meaningful, to take action.”
Taban Shoresh One Young World Ambassador, and Founder,
the Lotus Flower
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Sir John Major and Hervé Berville Politician of the Year 2019 WinnerBeyond the
Main Stage
Beyond Central Hall Westminster,
Delegates have the incredible
opportunity to network with their
peers, attend workshops, watch
more content across three stages,
as well as participate through
in-depth Question and Answer
sessions with Counsellors and
Delegate Speakers in the Queen
Elizabeth II Centre.
One Young World also offers
a range of specially curated
mentoring sessions and roundtable
discussions, where small groups of
Delegates meet with Counsellors
and other fellow Delegates to
deliberate and learn from one
another.
Antonio Zappulla @antozappulla
Had a blast
@OneYoungWorld, as always
it is a very meaningful event
bringing together the best
youth on earth.Beyond the Main Stage Churchill Stage
3
Summit content runs During the Summit, the The Churchill stage in Q&A: Plenary Session -
over three stages: Exhibition Area enables the Queen Elizabeth Media Freedom; How can
we Protect the Truth?
the Churchill Stage, Delegates to engage II Centre hosts One
Counsellors: Antonio Zupulla, Sinead
Stages the Advancing with Partners in an Young World’s largest Burke, Ilia Calderon, and James Chau
Energy stage which interactive way. speaking sessions Delegates Speakers: GeumHyok Kim,
43
North Korea, Dalia Yousif, Sudan, Solomon
is sponsored by BP This year, One Young beyond the Main Stage Elliott, United Kingdom, Isra Chaker, USA,
and the I-Pace stage World welcomes and includes panels on and Waad Al Kateab, Syria
sponsored by Jaguar 16 exhibitors who reproductive rights to A Special Q&A with Hans
Stage sessions Land Rover. have booths ranging poverty alleviation. Reitz, Lamiya Morshed
and Professor Muhammad
These stages give from virtual reality
20+
In Conversation with Green Hydrogen: Yunus
Delegates the programmes to Counsellors: Hanz Reitz, Lamiya Morshed,
Hussain Manawar Technological Levers for
opportunity to engage sustainable chocolate. Sustainable Mobility
and Professor Muhammad Yunus
Speakers: Hussain Manawar, British Poet,
with Counsellors, Writer, Actor and Mental Health Activist
Speaker: Karl-Josef Kuhn, Siemens Head Q&A: Planetary Health -
Hours of content Delegate Speakers,
Africa: The Challenges
of Technology Field Power-to-X and
Storage, and Kate Robertson, co-founder, “How is Climate Change
Delegates, and Endangering our Health?”
210+
One Young World
Counsellors: Thuli Madonsela, and
Ambassadors, in a more Caroline Mutoko Counsellors: Mary Robinson, Caroline
A Fireside Chat with Biz Mutoko, Fernando Montaño, Mary
immersive setting. Stone and Lars Buttler Robinson, Michael Izza, Michael Møller,
How to Save the Future and Rossana Bee
Speaker: Martha Lane Fox, Counsellors: Biz Stone, and Lars Buttler
Speakers Businesswoman & Philanthropist
Reproductive Health and
Q&A: Peaceful Future - In a
Polarised World, How can
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Rights: Are we Facing a we Build Peace?
Public Health Crisis?
Counsellors: Gro Harlem Brundtland,
Speakers: Tamara Greene, Global Angela Darlington, Sheila Redzepi,
Initiatives Director, Havas, and Bruna Nathalie Emmanuel, Carole Stone, Mama
Martinez, Co-Founder, Know It Name It Bee, and Hans Reitz
Rooms utilised Love It, SRHR & Gender Specialist, and
Dr Isaac Olufadewa, Sexual Health and Delegates Speakers: Ronelle King,
Barbados, Breshna Musazai, Afghanistan,
31
Rights project leader, SIMBIHealth, and
Lebogang Motsumi, HIV Activist Seán Binder, Germany, Nelson
Olanipekun, Nigeria, and Nadav Weiman,
Israel
Q&A: Poverty Alleviation
- “Can Innovation Solve Q&A: “Climate Change,
Economic Inequality?” Human Rights and Me”
Meetings
Counsellors: Hans Reitz, Thuli Madonsela, Counsellor: Kumi Naidoo
organised Q&A: Education - Does the Gro Harlem Brundtland, Monica de Greiff,
Mark Tewksbury, and Lamiya Morshed
Future of Learning Need to
16
Speakers: Dickel Dia, Mauritania, Monica
be Reimagined? Boça Moisin, Romania, Melusi Simelane,
Counsellors: Lord Karan Bilimoria, Lord eSwatini, Mete Coban, United Kingdom,
Michael Hastings, Luis Javier Castro, Selin Benjamin Bocio Richardson,
Surya Bonaly, Professor Thuli Madonsela, Dominican Republic, and Wubetu
and Antonio Zapulla Shimelash, Ethiopia
Exhibition booths Delegate Speakers: Ahmad Nawaz,
Pakistan, Kartik Sawhney, India, Surya Platforms for Opportunity
2
Karki, Nepal, Izzy Obeng, United Kingdom,
Speakers: Kathryn Morley, CEO of
Alexia Hilbertidou, New Zealand, and
OnSide Youth Zones, Savanna Joynson,
Charlotte Japp, United States
from Manchester Youth Zone, and Lucy
Cockayne, from Oldham (Mahdlo) Youth
Zone
Art installations
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