Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan launched the global, One Young World Summit in South African capital Johannesburg. The summit ran from October 2 to 5.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kofi Annan praised the ability of today’s youths to bring positive change.
“Together with One Young World Colleagues from across the globe, you embody the talent and energy that is driving change, innovation and creativity around the world,” Annan said.
The ceremony was held at the soccer city and saw some of the world’s most distinguished leaders address an audience of 9000 young people comprising and local school children.
The official opening also featured key note address from Nobel prize winner Laureatte Muhammad
Yunus and Live Aid founder Sir Bob Geldof, are among the line up of world leaders serving as One World Counsellors for this year`s summit.
Annan said: “wherever I have travelled it has always been the commitment of young people to peace, equity and justice that has given me hope for the future. There is good reason for the young generation to care so deeply about the fate of our planet”.
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