musicglobal-issues6.11 min read "Global Citizen Festival Unites Lauryn Hill and Fugees, Raises $240 Million to Fight World Hunger"
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by artists such as Lauryn Hill, who reunited the Fugees, and raised awareness and commitments of $240 million from France and Norway to address the global hunger crisis. The event generated millions of actions taken by global citizens, calling for action on systemic issues like the global hunger crisis, climate crisis, and equity for women and girls. Major progress was made in addressing food insecurity, with commitments from France and Norway to the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The festival also saw commitments to support sexual and reproductive health services, education for children in emergencies, and youth employment opportunities. Additionally, there were calls for climate action and protection of freedom of expression.
2 years ago•Source: Variety
