Exciting news awaits as the highly anticipated Global Citizen Festival is all set to take place at the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City on September 23, 2023. This festival promises to be a remarkable event, featuring captivating performances by renowned artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lauryn Hill. Joining the lineup are Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray, and Stray Kids, adding to the excitement and variety of the musical experience.
Beyond the entertainment aspect, the 2023 Global Citizen Festival holds a significant purpose in shedding light on pressing issues perpetuating extreme poverty. This event aims to raise awareness on critical matters, including the impacts of climate change on the Global South, the inequities faced by women and girls worldwide, and the global hunger crisis. It will serve as a platform to call on governments to protect and support advocates everywhere.
With the power of millions of united voices, amplified by the presence of the world’s biggest artists, the festival will demand urgent action from world leaders gathering in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Together, they will champion crucial causes, striving to create a positive and lasting impact in the fight against poverty and injustice on a global scale.
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival is set to take a strong stand against the devastating impacts of climate change on the world’s most vulnerable countries. Recognizing that those nations that have contributed the least to the crisis are facing the harshest consequences, this year’s festival will be a platform to exert pressure on governments and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). The goal is to urge them to swiftly mobilize funding and support for climate-vulnerable countries, enabling them to adapt and mitigate the effects of this global challenge. By joining forces with millions of voices and influential artists, the festival will advocate for urgent action to address climate change and its disproportionate impact on the most at-risk communities.
DATE: 9-23-2023
VENUE: Great Lawn of Central Park, New York City, USA.
Tickets to the 2023 Global Citizen Festival are free! You can get them by joining the movement and taking action on the Global Citizen app or here
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