The One Young World summit has brought almost 2,000 young delegates from over 190 countries together for a four-day event in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The summit was organised to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and aims to promote responsible and effective leadership for a better world. The event was held at the SSE Arena in Belfast and marks the first time the event has been held in the UK.
As part of the summit, delegates will participate in workshops and be counselled by political, business, and humanitarian figures. The summit will feature speakers such as Rio Ferdinand, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Halima Aden, who will provide inspiration to the attendees. Discussion themes include food crisis, education, climate emergency, and mental health.
One Young World has also created an inaugural journalism prize, the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery, in honour of the journalist who was sadly shot dead during rioting in Londonderry in April 2019. The summit’s itinerary will focus on peace and reconciliation, and former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson are set to participate in Thursday’s events.
One Young World’s managing director, Ella Robertson McKay, said the summit would provide a chance for the world to recognise Northern Ireland’s contribution to global peace processes. She added that the event wasn’t only about reflecting on the peace process but also “the really important and hard work communities have had to do to put old divides aside, to find a new way forward.”
The event hopes to inspire future young leaders from around the world to accelerate social impact. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to collaborate with other delegates and businesses on issues such as climate action and build and co-create solutions together
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