Peace - How can we support young peace-builders to deliver lasting peace?
Speakers
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Sir Bob GeldofSinger, Songwriter, Author and Political ActivistSir Bob Geldof
Counsellor
Singer, Songwriter, Author and Political Activist
Sir Bob Geldof is a singer, songwriter, author, and political activist. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats, and today is widely recognised for his activism, particularly his anti-poverty efforts in Africa. Known for hits like 'Rat Trap' and 'I Don’t Like Mondays', as well as starring in Pink Floyd's 1982 film 'Pink Floyd - The Wall', Geldof turned his attention to charity work during the 1984 famine in Ethiopia. He founded a charity called Band Aid to raise money for famine relief, and alongside Scottish musician Midge, Geldof organised the charity super-concert, Live Aid. Geldof was knighted in 1986 for his charity work and activism.
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Michael MøllerFormer Under-Secretary-General, United NationsMichael Møller
Counsellor
Former Under-Secretary-General, United Nations
Michael Møller is a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and in his last post served as Director-General of the United Nations Office in Geneva and Secretary-General of the Conference of Disarmament, and has over 40 years of experience as an international civil servant. He served as the Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation from 2008 to 2011. He is now member of the Board of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation, Senior Adviser to Macro Advisory Partners, Distinguished Fellow at the Geneva Graduate Institute in Geneva, Member of the Executive Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation, Member of the Board of One Young World, Honorary President of Art for the World, Honorary Chairman of Greycells and member of the Advisory Boards of a number of other Foundations.` Born in 1952 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Mr. Møller earned a Master’s degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University, United States, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
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Nazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeFormer Hostage and AuthorNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Counsellor
Former Hostage and Author
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained in Iran in April 2016 and was held hostage for 6 years. Many people campaigned for Nazanin during her incarceration leading to her release in March 2022. Nazanin is a Project Manager at Thomson Reuters Foundation and has previously worked for the international Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and WHO in Iran.
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Tendai MtawariraSouth African Rugby Star and Regional Goodwill Ambassador, UNICEFTendai Mtawarira
Counsellor
South African Rugby Star and Regional Goodwill Ambassador, UNICEF
Tendai "The Beast" Mtawarira is an international Rugby legend. A veteran of the sport, he was a professional athlete for seventeen years. Tendai found a home for his strength and determination in the sport of rugby. The Zimbabwean born athlete caught the eye of coaches and scouts. His size and strength earned him the moniker ‘Beast’. He would go on the be the most capped player for the Sharks, the most capped springbok prop, a multiple winner in local and international leagues and earn the biggest prize in the sport, the 2019 Rugby World Cup trophy. Tendai is also a businessman, describing himself as a serial entrepreneur. He has most recently launched ‘The Beast Wines’ and is working hard to expand the brand worldwide. He has also worked hard to improve his knowledge, he has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management in 2019 and is determined to complete his MBA. Tendai is a philanthropist, he established The Beast foundation in 2020 looking to make an impact on youth, their education and changing their impact on the future. The Beast Foundation is offering scholarships, mentoring youth and using sport to Unite, Build and Inspire Youth. Tendai was appointment as UNICEF Regional Ambassador to Eastern and Southern Africa in May 2022 and has traveled amplifying the plight of children and the need for education to support their futures. Tendai looks forward to a future that is filled with young leaders on the African Continent creating innovative solutions and living to leave a legacy.