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Rwanda s Christelle Kwizera Wins 2020 Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
Nick Jonas told Kwizera she was the winner in a wonderful surprise video call.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established in 2018 to honor and uplift extraordinary young activists who have dedicated themselves to working towards achieving the UN’s Global Goals. This year’s winner, Christelle Kwizera, works towards providing African communities with clean water, which contributes to the United Nations’ Global Goal 6, to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; and Goal 11 for building sustainable communities. Join the movement and take action on this issue here.
Paris City Hall Fined €90,000 for Appointing ‘Too Many Women’ to Senior Leadership Positions The management of the city hall has, all of a sudden, become far too feminist, the mayor said.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Ending extreme poverty by 2030 is essential to achieving the United Nations Global Goals and striving for a world where women and girls are equal. This means ensuring that women and girls are included in decision-making processes and welcomed into positions of power in politics. Join us in taking action on this issue and many more here.
Last week, Paris City Hall received a €90,000 fine for appointing too many women to senior positions, a decision that drew strong criticism from Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
How JoJo Uses Her Platform to Empower Others and Give a Voice to the Voiceless
The “Too Little Too Late” singer is performing at the Global Citizen Prize ceremony.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
This year the world has faced significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and a global reckoning with racial injustice. That’s why we’re taking the chance to celebrate the activists and leaders who have dedicated their lives to standing up for others and working to progress the United Nations’ Global Goals at the Global Citizen Prize ceremony, premiering Dec. 19. To find out more about the Global Goals and take action, join us here.
New Zealand Wants People to Turn Their 2020 Disappointments Into Trees of Hope
Join New Zealand and start the new year off right.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Global Citizen campaigns on the United Nations’ Global Goals, including goal 13 for climate action and goal 15 for life on land. Join the movement and take action on these issues and more here.
New Zealand is encouraging people globally to turn “each 2020 disappointment into hope” in the form of a native tree.
The campaign, formed by Tourism New Zealand with Trees That Count, asks individuals worldwide to share their 2020 regrets and upsets online, and then turn their situation around by donating a tree. Those who buy a $10 tree will be matched with a local New-Zealander, and will be able to track their tree s journey as it is planted somewhere within Queenstown or Northland, in New Zealand’s North Island.
How Adequate Nutrition Can Help Keep People Safe From Neglected Tropical Diseases Amid COVID-19
Access to nutritious food is crucial to fighting NTDs but COVID-19 is getting in the way of that.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Global Citizen campaigns on the United Nations’ Global Goals, including Goal 3 for the good health and well-being of all, and Goal 2, which aims to end hunger by 2030. With more than 1.7 billion people impacted by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) worldwide and less than 10 years left to achieve the Global Goals, international cooperation will be essential in making significant progress. You can join us in calling on world leaders to end the neglect by taking action here.