Join us at the United Nations Summit of the Future
September 20, 2024
3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
September 21, 2024
2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
The Peoples Forum Organisation
320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
Keynote Speaker:
Representative to the UN for Canada, Ambassador Bob Rae
Moderator:
Swiss Parliamentarian, Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo
Registration for this event is open to registered attendees of UN Action Days.
Background
The United Nations Summit of the Future is a pivotal event in shaping the global agenda for the years ahead.
As part of this important gathering, the NGO Pan African Women's Association (PAWA) and the Global Minority Parliamentarians Caucus held a youth-led pre-conference consultation in April 2024, with youth leaders, traditional/Indigenous leaders and members of parliament who represent minority voices.
The four-day conference resulted in an outcome document, the Black Paper, where the participants pledged their resolution to amplify minority voices during the UN Summit of the Future in Kenya (May 2024) and New York (September 2024).
Event Description
This two-day side event continues amplifying the voices and perspectives of youth, Indigenous people, and minorities, whose experiences and creative expressions are often marginalised in mainstream discourse.
September 20, 2024:
Panel 1 : Youth-Led UN Model Charter Review
The youth forum will convene to discuss the UN Charter, emphasising the inclusion of youth, Indigenous, and minority perspectives. Established nearly eight decades ago, the Charter is rooted in an outdated paradigm and requires modernisation to better serve contemporary society.
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Panel 2: Youth-led Afro-feministic futurism and Co-Futures
An Innovative round table approach, promoting an inclusive and progressive educational environment rooted in Afrofeminist futurism and empowerment. The youth speakers Hallie Raikes, Christina Hudson, Patricia Ndombe, and Courtney Carr, PhD.
September 21, 2024:
Panel 1: Youth, Indigenous and Minority Summit
This panel Digital Cooperation will discuss health disparities and explore the use of digitalisation to enhance health while complementing traditional knowledge systems of marginalised communities. Our speakers include Brittany Pinson from the New York Mayors office, Sashia Leung from British Columbia Treaty Commission, Kerry Gibson from Ziphy Care and the Kenyan Parliament.
Panel 2 : Global achievement of generational wealth
The youth, Indigenous, and minority people,will discuss bridging the wealth gap for historically under-invested and under-developed communities using the generational wealth to promote sustainability. Our speakers include Magnolia Perron from the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, Dr. Reynaldo Anderson from Black Speculative Arts Movement, Dr. Walter Greason from Graphic History company and Yvonne Apiyo Brändle -Amolo.
Panel 3: Afrofuturism and Co-Futures
This panel presented a comprehensive strategy designed to empower K-12 educators, youth, and advocates in effectively engaging students at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Afrofuturism, Co-Futures, and Art education. The speakers include, Lena Young, Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo, Dr. Reynaldo Anderson, Danian Jerry, Dr. Lawana Richmond, and Dr. Walter Greason.
Quantum Afrofuturist Exhibition:
The "Seeds of Tomorrow" art exhibition organsied in collaboration with Tim Fielder from Dieselfunk Studios will run for during the entire two days as a standout attraction, unleashing creative Afrofuturist contemporary art which envisions more inclusive future societies. Check out our pre-vernissage CBS News coverage here.
Objective
Creating an inclusive platform for youth, Indigenous and minority leaders.
Fostering dialogues with policymakers, amplifying marginalised voices in shaping the global agenda.
Inspiring participants to continue their advocacy.
Expected Outcomes
Increased visibility for minority contributions.
Strengthened connections with policymakers.
Concrete policy recommendations.
Participant empowerment.
A lasting legacy of partnerships and initiatives.
Partners
