As a worldwide pandemic calls on many of us to maintain physical distance, it further exposes chasms of inequity for the most vulnerable across the globe. The moral imperative to shift power, privilege, and resources has never been more urgent. Join our opening plenary to examine global divides and join forces on bridging them. Together with an incredible group of global leaders, we’ll explore ways to close the distance between the world’s toughest challenges and the innovative solutions that aim to build a better future for all.
Former President of Liberia and Africa’s first elected female head of state; Nobel Peace Laureate; a leading promoter of peace, justice and democratic rule; a voice for freedom; and advocate for health for all. • President of Liberia, 2006-2018 • Nobel Peace Laureate, 2011 • Joined the Elders, 2019 • Member of the Campaign for Nature’s Global Steering Committee, 2020 – • Co-chair of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, 2020 – “The world can only defeat a global pandemic with a global solution.” – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
