CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE
CGI bringing Global leaders together to find solutions to problems in the world. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative looks to gather prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. The event, founded by former president Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations as most world leaders are in New York.
"I think we can say with some certainty that this model actually does work," President Clinton said. "People don't have to have the same politics, the same religion, or speak the same language to work together and to have an impact. We all have things to learn from each other. What we need is a shared mechanism to achieve common goals."
How great it is to see Global Leaders come together to find solutions to our problems- and making commitments of action. There is so much more to be done, and I call on you to make them happen.
I only hope that in the upcoming CGI, there will be more youth participation. The people at CGI are already changing the world. The youth have the capability to make solutions to the world's problems. The future of our world is in our hands.
Bono & Jessica Alba receive award from Bill Clinton
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
on 'Human Capital - Creating good jobs and strong communities. “Educating our children is not just about imposing a body of knowledge on them. Rather, it involves preparing children from the early years for the world in which they will come of age. It means instilling a love for lifelong learning, creativity,self-expression and an appreciation for diversity.”
Ricky Martin, President of the Ricky Martin Foundation at "Leadership and Solutions to end Human Trafficking & Forced Labor" presenting awards to heroes who are saving against and fighting for women who and children who are sexually abused and exploited.
“Music made him a legend, but philantrophy made him a hero.” Usher presents award to Quincy Jones
Demi Moore, Co-founder, The Demi & Ashton Foundation
Citizen Global Citizen Awards Ceremony
Hillary Clinton, Secretary of the state "I am very proud of my husband, and I think what he has invented and brought to life here is extraordinary."
Juanes, Founder, Mi Sangre Foundation
Alicia Keys, Co-founder and Global Ambassador, Keep A Child Alive
TO BE UPDATED...... THIS IS INFORMAL.
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