![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/one-young-world-global-summit-for-young-leaders-begins-in-belfast/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/131313755_e516ad55e7a08fcb688ca87b24eff20c7059db36.jpg&description=Image source, PA Media Image caption, The One Young World opening ceremony took place in the SSE Arena in Belfast Almost 2,000 delegates from more than 190 countries are in Belfast for a global summit for young leaders. One Young World is being held in Northern Ireland to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Organisers said the summit aims to create a better world through "more responsible and effective leadership". Belfast's bid won the right to host the event over eight other cities across the globe. An opening ceremony took place at the SSE Arena on Monday night to welcome the delegates. Image caption, Almost 2,000 young people from more than 190 countries have travelled to Belfast for the summit As part of the four-day, not-for-profit event, delegates from around the world will take part in workshops and be counselled by political, business and humanitarian figures. Organisers said the summit is "a chance for the individuals responsible for shaping the future of our world, to come together to confront the biggest challenges facing humanity". Speakers include former professional footballer Rio Ferdinand, Queen Rania of Jordan, Irish entertainer and activist Sir Bob Geldof, model and activist Halima Aden and actress and UNHCR ambassador Kat Graham. Former Afghan minister for women's affairs Hasina Safi and former Iranian-British hostage Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe are also set to inspire those in attendance. Image caption, Queen Rania of Jordan addressed the opening ceremony on Monday evening Discussion themes for this year's summit include food crisis, education, climate emergency and mental health. One Young World will also present an inaugural journalism prize, the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery, in honour of the journalist who was shot dead during rioting in Londonderry in April 2019. Thursday's itinerary will focus on peace and reconciliation, with a particular emphasis on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement , and will incl){kind=link}
Almost 2,000 delegates from more than 190 countries are in Belfast for a global summit for young leaders.
One Young World is being held in Northern Ireland to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Organisers said the summit aims to create a better world through “more responsible and effective leadership”.
Belfast’s bid won the right to host the event over eight other cities across the globe.
An opening ceremony took place at the SSE Arena on Monday night to welcome the delegates.