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We are celebrating 20 years of empowering visionary young leaders who are creating positive change! 🥳
For two decades, we have brought together outstanding leaders from around the world, committed to addressing society's most critical challenges.
As we look ahead to the next…
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#YGL
@AshishJThakkar
becomes the Chair Of African Development Bank
Youth Advisory Group! Read in full
@Forbes
👉
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We are delighted to unveil the
#YGL
Class of 2023. From courageous journalists to savvy entrepreneurs, this year's class is packed with brilliant minds and passionate leaders. Discover the new class:
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#YGL19
@SyedSaddiq
is Minister of Youth & Sports in Malaysia. Congratulations for being selected as a
@wef
Young Global Leader.
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Congratulations to
#YGL
@EmmanuelMacron
, France's youngest elected leader since Napoleon!
#MacronPresident
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From the youngest Prime Minister of Finland, to a celebrated journalist in Africa and a World Cup champion fighting for equal pay, meet the new class of
#YGLs
and learn more about their journey:
#ygl20
@mPinoe
@MarinSanna
@aliciagarza
@LarryMadowo
@wef
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He's a professional footballer, environmentalist and co-founder of
@GFBiochemicals
. Welcome to the
@wef
2018 Young Global Leaders
#YGL18
@mathieuflamini
👉
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54% of the 2018 Young Global Leaders are women and the majority are from emerging economies. Taken together, they represent the very best of their generation and are advancing new models of economic growth and governance.
#YGL18
👉
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#YGL
@LarryMadowo
,
@cnni
International Correspondent, will join us at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting from 16-20 January in
#Davos
.
For the full list of attendees, tune in to the official press conference later today:
#WEF23
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Congratulations
#YGL
@HindolSengupta
, Winner of the 2018 Wilbur Award for your latest non-fiction book “Being Hindu.” 👏 📘 Learn more:
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#YGL
@hinaparvezbutt
has been elected a Member of the Provincial Assembly in Pakistan🇵🇰👏
Starting my first day with a vision to make my country the best. I along with my Party will play positive role inside and outside the Parliament. For me Pakistan comes first.
#PMLN
#MPAPUNJAB
#LETDEMOCRACYPROSPER
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Here are the 10 young Africans pushing boundaries and changing the world in 2019
#ygl19
.
@dsengeh
@wanuri
@UmraOmar
@SafariDoctors
Read the full press release:
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Congratulations to
#YGLs
@nighatdad
and Rhea Singhal for being selected by
@AsiaSociety
to be part of the 2019 Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders. Read more about their stories:
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We're happy to welcome the Class of 2018
#YGL18
to their very first
#YGLSummit
! Meet them here:
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Do you want your politicians to be more transparent? The work of
#YGL
@UmarCheema1
inspired a new global initiative
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.
@netflix
has picked up two documentaries by
#YGL
and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker
@Deeyah_Khan
that look at the 🌎 of the far-right in the U.S. and separately, Islamic extremism in the UK and Europe.
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We are also excited to announce the 2023 Aliko Dangote Fellows, who are part of the new class. These nine exceptional African leaders have been chosen for their groundbreaking work on the continent.
Learn more:
#YGL23
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Congratulations to the
#YGL
Class of 2014 for completing their five-year leadership programme. As we celebrate the accomplishment of these amazing global leaders, we are hopeful about their impact on an increasingly complex world. Learn more:
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Know a potential Young Global Leader? Submit your nomination by 31 May here:
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The
#YGLSummit
kicks off in San Francisco next week! We're excited to bring together over 600 Young Global Leaders
#YGLs
to co-create a sustainable future.
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The new 2020 class of Young Global Leaders are change makers from civil society, arts and culture, government and business. We look forward to their 5-year journey as a
#YGL
! Meet the new class:
#ygl20
@chuycepeda
@edukasyonph
@acanocic
@yetnebersh_mola
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Sharing this tribute to Jo Cox from her husband Brendan.
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Congratulations to
#YGL
@SanguDelle
for securing $18 million in Series A funding to grow his
#healthcare
start-up 💰 With this financing, Sangu will roll out out his innovative telemedicine service to more countries in Africa 👏
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Our
@YGLvoices
community hopes to spark global connectivity at a time of physical isolation and to promote goodwill among nations through art & sport. Join us on Twitter to experience
#FindingBeauty
in Quarantine Times. The live stream starts on Friday 8 May at 17H CET/ 08h PDT.
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#Refugees
often have skills they could use to support themselves and their families. These young leaders are working on realizing that potential: .
@Refugees
@AlikoDangoteFdn
@refugeestudies
@alexander_betts
@i_amthecode
#kakuma19
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Professor Klaus Schwab on
@YGLvoices
: "I founded the
#YGLs
to provide a platform for next-generation leaders to take collective action. 10 years later, I am struck by the unique community we've been able to create - one that values responsibility, integrity & professional growth"
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With New York as the
#COVID19
epicentre in the U.S.,
#YGL
@LarryMadowo
describes his difficult experience leaving the city:
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Supraglacial lakes and meltwater rivers are forming as Antarctica heats up.
#YGL
alumni
@LewisPugh
is swimming to show the impact of climate change while calling on all nations to work together and establish a Marine Protected Area in this last wilderness on Earth.
#wef20
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#YGL
@nighatdad
tells the story of how she set up Pakistan's first cyber harassment helpline
@DigitalRightsPK
, offering support to women who face serious threats online. Watch the full
@TEDx
video:
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Thank you to
@Kennedy_School
and
@HarvardHBS
for challenging
#YGL
to re-imagine capitalism, consider innovations in health care, and think through new approaches to decision-making in times of uncertainty.
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#YGLs
on a learning journey meeting
@BattulgaKh
President of Mongolia, thanks to
@MongolShapers
for co-organizing!
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#YGL
@jacindaardern
’s leadership style is putting the country on track for success against
#COVID19
:
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As the New Year approaches us with hopes anew, The Forum of Young Global Leaders would like to wish you a wonderful year ahead.
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Great start to our first
#publicleadership
program.
#YGLs
and
#Shapers
from over 20 countries traveled to London to explore how they can be
#responsibleleaders
and enhance their
#publicservice
.
#YGLpublicleadership19
@ApoliticalAcad
@LindiMazibuko
@GlobalShapers
@wef
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Co-hosted by
@benioff
,
@marissamayer
, and
@zackbogue
the 2018 Young Global Leaders Summit
#YGLSummit
brings over 600 participants to San Francisco and the Bay Area:
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💛 Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! 💛 Let this day be an opportunity to empower each other, speak up for women's rights and commit towards shaping a better future for all. We are only as equal as the least privileged of us.
#GenerationEquality
#EachForEqual
#IWD2020
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Today we kick off the
#YGL
Annual Summit: building new
#alliances
for
#change
to overcome the
#challenges
facing our world
#ygl17
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We are ending this week with a bang💥, after receiving one of the "Power, Together Awards" at this year's Reykjavík Global Forum 🏆 By accepting this award, we commit to continue developing leaders and building a community that drives change to shape a more positive world. 🚀🎉
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We need to protect 30% of the planet by 2030. Time is running out. We must act now. Will you join
#YGLs
on this campaign? Sign the petition:
#GlobalDealForNature
#CampaignForNature
#sdi19
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Calling all animal lovers!📢The future of Big Cats is under threat. On November 6th 📅
#YGL
@rbalsaud
and
@catmospherenow
are hosting a virtual 7km race to raise awareness. The countdown is ON - register, spread the word and assemble your team now👉
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Thanks to the
#YGL
Advisory Group for attending the annual retreat last week and sharing your expertise on how to enhance the YGL journey!
@IJKhadija
@PYoussefICRC
@mosharrafzaidi
@KPisarska
@DaveDuarte
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Her new company is Africa's leading tech for good platform and invests in pan-African digital champions. Learn more about her and selected 2018 Young Global Leaders.
#YGL18
👉
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20
#YGLs
are gathering in
#Greenland
🇬🇱 from 24-28 May to
#StepUpClimateAction
. The country offers unparalleled insight into current climate science research and the impact
#ClimateChange
will have on people and the planet.
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The
#YGL
@OxfordSBS
Executive Education Programme – Leadership at the Edge, is taking place this week. The programme draws together the humanities, sciences and thought leadership to strengthen
#YGLs
’ ability to lead and inspire change.
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Read
#YGL
@edwin_macharia
's full article on the importance of intentional and responsible leadership during
#COVID19
:
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The first ever
#YGL
-led Executive Leadership Educational Programme delivered to
#refugee
entrepreneurs in
#Kakuma
concluded last week. Congratulations to the 40
#entrepreneurs
that successfully completed the course certified by
@Oxford
. Thanks to
@unhcr
@refugeestudies
#kakuma19
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In her
@Forbes
article,
@MariahLevin
, Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, shares her perspective on how to translate diversity strategies into resilient organizations.
#ygl20
@WEF
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We may not have met in person, but
#ygl20
still brought on key learnings, camaraderie, and team spirit. As we continue to navigate and lead responsibly through an unprecedented time, we hope you found this summit both inspiring and powerful.
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The upcoming 2018
#YGLSummit
in San Francisco is our most sustainable event yet! Take a look at what we’re doing to make this a
#GreenEvent
🌱://t.co/LXQkxbzFVG
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Thank you for supporting the
#YGL
community & enjoying the last 24 hours of arts, culture, and discussions from our members & experts. Much appreciation to
@DrueKataoka
@kabirsehgal
&
@DevryBV
for leading this initiative and the countless members who participated.
#FindingBeauty
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#YGL
@jacindaardern
is the new Prime Minister & youngest woman in history to lead New Zealand 🇳🇿 Find out more:
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The YGL Community and team are truly saddened by the passing of Emile Cubeisy. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who had the honour of knowing him.
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“Every political leader especially coming from Africa needs to have a combination of both courage and strategy. Dig deep and be self-aware about what challenges you will face and be strategic about how to deal with these challenges," shared
#YGL
@LindiMazibuko
during
#af19
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#YGL
@IlonaSzaboC
, executive director of a Brazilian-based think tank
@igarape_org
, is featured as one of the world’s best thinkers for the
#COVID19
era by
@prospect_uk
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#YGL
@MarietjeSchaake
during
#PioneersOfChange
summit, "I believe the biggest thing that needs to happen right now is ensuring the rule of law has existence and legitimacy in the digital world; particularly to hold accountable those with ill intention."
#CyberSecurity
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#YGLs
at
#wef18
meet with inspiring Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of Pakistan
@pid_gov
on his political leadership journey
#PakistanAtDavos
.
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Today,
#YGLs
@Jane_Burston
and
@evabscherer
joined forces with 10 leading businesses to launch the Alliance for Clean Air at
#COP26
🚀Together, they are spearheading the first global private sector initiative to tackle air pollution🌍
Learn more 👉
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Congrats to all 50 finalists! 👩🏫🎓 The
@TeacherPrize
celebrates the achievement of classroom teachers around the world! Find out more:
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Meet Mara, the first
#smartphone
made in Rwanda and the only one in
#Africa
. Mara's phones is a subsidiary company of the Mara Group owned by
#YGL
@AshishJThakkar
. Learn more:
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#YGL
@MBAndrijanic
,
@EITeu
Board Member will join us at the
@wef
's Annual Meeting from 16-20 January in Davos, Switzerland.
Discover the full list of attendees:
#WEF23
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#YGL
@jacindaardern
is the new Prime Minister & youngest woman in history to lead New Zealand 🇳🇿 Find out more here:
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We are deeply shocked by the terrible news about
@Jo_Cox1
. Our thoughts are with Jo, her husband
@MrBrendanCox
and her family.
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“What had been an underwater barren, was now a kaleidoscope of life and colour. We saw it back to pristine in only 10 years.” For
#WorldOceansDay
, find out how we can save ocean life from
#YGL
@Enric_Sala
@NG_PristineSeas
🎥
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Designing virtual worlds and envisioning technology-driven futures were top of the agenda at
#WEF23
. Together with
@Accenture
, we invited
#YGLs
to explore how digital innovations - like
@wef
's Global Collaboration Village - can champion responsible leadership.
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Businesses must embrace sustainability and purpose to urgently solve the social and economic issues exposed by
#COVID19
by
#YGL
@thsaueressig
:
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“We’re doing everything we can to reduce the environmental footprint of the event.” Hear more from
@jaimenack
#GreenEvent
🌱
#YGlSummit
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