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Young Global Leaders | World Economic Forum
The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a Foundation dedicated to shaping responsible leaders who are committed to improving the state of the world. Through its three-year program, it brings together exceptional individuals under the age of 40 from diverse industries and regions who have demonstrated a track record of driving change in their communities and beyond. The program equips leaders with ...
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Why investing in young people has never been more important
Young people are pioneering new ways to tackle urgent crises. The Global Shapers Impact Report calls for more support for young changemakers.
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Bringing young leaders together now matters more than ever
The Global Shapers network of young leaders will meet in Geneva to unlock new ideas, build partnerships and ignite collective action for lasting impact.
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The catalysing collective: Announcing the Class of 2024
The World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2024 includes leaders from diverse and exceptional backgrounds who are providing innovative solutions to the world's most pressing problems.
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Empowering young people is future-proofing business and society in ...
Young people bring critical perspectives that are often dramatically different to those of older generations, especially when it comes to digital and societal expectations. Leveraging these insights is an essential ingredient in business plans that are resilient and adaptable in a fast-changing world.
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Inspiring young minds to create climate change solutions
Young people need high-quality, solutions-focussed online science resources to help them understand climate change and feel inspired to develop solutions.
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A new generation of changemakers: Meet the YGL Class of 2025
The World Economic Forum announces the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, a cohort of 116 remarkable individuals who are shaping industries and driving progress worldwide.
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This is how people in 2025 are getting their news
Young influencers are also playing a significant role in many Asian countries, the report says. The second emerging theme highlighted by the report is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots as a news source as search engines and other platforms begin to integrate real-time news into their products.
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Why young people worldwide want and need ‘meaningful work’
Young people say they want 'meaningful work' that is fair, fulfilling and impactful. Meaningful work isn’t only about fair wages and benefits – it encompasses a sense of purpose, growth opportunities and a healthy work-life balance. However, according to a recent survey, young people’s work and well-being continue to be affected by four Cs: COVID-19, conflict, climate change and the cost ...
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These are the countries where child marriage is legal
If current trends continue, the number of girls who marry as children will reach nearly one billion by 2030. That’s according to the UN, which launched an initiative earlier this year to protect girls from child marriage.