As a worldwide pandemic calls on many of us to maintain physical distance, it further exposes chasms of inequity for the most vulnerable across the globe. The moral imperative to shift power, privilege, and resources has never been more urgent. Watch our opening plenary to examine global divides and join forces on bridging them. Together with an incredible group of global leaders, we explored ways to close the distance between the world’s toughest challenges and the innovative solutions that aim to build a better future for all. We topped it all off with a stunning performance by Venezuelan artist, Liana Malva.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 BSTLocation:
Virtual
Speakers
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PerformerArtist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter, Nature Activist & Founder, GOTASLiana Malva is a Venezuelan artist, multi-instrumentalist - singer songwriter and a nature activist. She was raised in one of the most ancient natural places on the world called La Gran Sabana, in a small community with no more than 300 people among them the indigenous people from the Pemón…
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SpeakerChef + Founder, World Central KitchenTwice named to Time’s “100 Most Influential People” list and recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal, José Andrés is an internationally-recognized culinary innovator, New York Times best-selling author, educator, humanitarian, and chef and owner of ThinkFoodGroup, a collective of…
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ModeratorHost, Morning Edition and Up First, NPRRachel Martin is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First. Before taking on this role in December 2016, Martin was the host of Weekend Edition Sunday for four years. Martin also served as National Security Correspondent for NPR, where she covered both defense and…
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SpeakerFormer President of Liberia & Member, The EldersFormer President of Liberia and Africa’s first elected female head of state; Nobel Peace Laureate; a leading promoter of peace, justice and democratic rule; a voice for freedom; and advocate for health for all. • President of Liberia, 2006-2018 • Nobel Peace Laureate, 2011 • Joined the Elders, 2019 •…
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SpeakerFounder, Fair Fight Action and Fair CountStacey Abrams is the New York Times bestselling author of Our Time Is Now and Lead from the Outside, a voting rights activist and a political leader. She served as Democratic Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives for 7 years prior to running for Governor of Georgia, winning at the time more…
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SpeakerChief Executive Officer, Skoll FoundationDon Gips is the Chief Executive Officer of the Skoll Foundation, a global philanthropy with a mission to build a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all. With a career spanning public service, politics, business, nonprofits and technology, Gips leads the Foundation’s work investing in, connecting…
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SpeakerFormer President of Mexico & Member, The EldersFormer President of Mexico who led profound democratic and social reforms; a renowned economist; and an advocate of multilateralism, inclusive globalisation, nuclear nonproliferation, drug policy reform and universal healthcare. • President of Mexico, 1994-2000 • Recipient of the Franklin D…
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ModeratorPresident, Samueli Family Philanthropies and COO, H&S Ventures, Samueli FoundationLindsey Spindle is President of the Samueli Family Philanthropies and a senior executive in the Samueli family office, H&S Ventures. Lindsey’s career has been exclusively dedicated to achieving social impact. Before joining the Samuelis, she served as President of the Jeff Skoll Group where she helped…
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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…