After two days of collective learning, reflection, collaboration, and connection with one another, we closed the Skoll World Forum with an inspiring, authentic group of leaders who are closing the distance between people and power, between emerging movements durable change. From all over the globe, we acknowledged the space between us, and look for ways to come together with a shared sense of purpose and humanity.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Thursday, April 15, 2021 BSTLocation:
Virtual
Speakers
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ModeratorGlobal Opinions Editor, The Washington PostBorn and raised in DeSoto, Texas, Karen began an interest in media and advocacy at 19, after an internship working with the Dallas Public Defenders office. The next year, Karen spent a summer learning Spanish in Spain, an experience which sparked what would become a lifelong interest in…
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Performer,Bringing together a group of outstanding singers, songwriters, DJ’s and music makers, House Gospel Choir’s live sets create a fusion of the biggest house, gospel and garage tunes that make every performance an unforgettable experience. They burst onto the scene with ’Salvation’, a debut single…
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SpeakerCo-Founder, The Solutions ProjectEmmy® winner Mark Ruffalo is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, easily moving between stage and screen. He is also the co-founder of The Solutions Project alongside Stanford scientist Mark Jacobson and clean energy entrepreneur Marco Krapels. He most recently starred in the critically…
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SpeakerJournalist and Co-founder, RapplerA journalist in Asia for 35 years, Maria Ressa co-founded Rappler, the top digital only news site that is leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines. As Rappler’s executive editor and CEO, Maria has endured constant political harassment and arrests by the Duterte government, forced to…
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SpeakerPresident + CEO, The Solutions ProjectDescribed as one of the country’s most exciting “next generation” political leaders, Gloria Walton is committed to creating equitable climate solutions that center the people closest to the problem. Gloria is an award-winning organizer, writer, and the President and CEO of The Solutions Project. Gloria…
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ModeratorChief Executive, Doc SocietyJess is a founder of Doc Society, which has funded and championed the work of independent documentary filmmakers around the world since 2005. Writing with Fire, I Am Softie, The Edge of Democracy, CITIZENFOUR, The Territory, The Square, Virunga etc Currently obsessed with Climate and…
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ModeratorJournalist & Co-Founder, Moderate the PanelFemi Oke is an award winning international journalist, broadcaster, professional moderator and co-founder of the diverse moderators bureau "Moderate The Panel." Based in Washington, D.C., she hosts the interactive current affairs show “The Stream” for Al Jazeera English; is a correspondent for the Al…