Delegates brave deluge as One Young World summit gets under way
The Irish Times
Delegates brave deluge as One Young World summit gets under way
Summit gives platform to give brilliant young people a catalyst to drive change in the world
Wed, Oct 15, 2014, 20:57
The skies opened over the capital this afternoon meaning many of the young delegates attending the One Young World Summit were soaked as they made their way to Dubilns Convention Centre...
...These young women are among the 1,300 attendees representing 190 countries in attendance at the One Young World event which opened this afternoon.
The three-day event, which co-founder David Jones described as a platform to give brilliant young people a catalyst to drive change in the world will see the attendees, who are aged between 18 and 30, present on and discuss a broad range of topics on major issues facing the world...
... Over the next three days the young delegates will hear presentations on and engage in discussions on a range of topics including moves to end food waste, human rights, climate justice and peace and conflict....
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