Young talents from across the globe will soon be flying to London, UK, to attend One Young World, founded by David Jones, global CEO of Havas Worldwide, and Kate Robertson, Euro RSCG UK Group Chairman, the first youth leadership summit to bring together leaders age 25 and under from the world’s 192 countries. The mandate of the several hundred delegates is to begin their tenure as world leaders by confronting today’s challenges as a united international group.

 

Global leaders such as Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, former President of Peru Alejandro Toledo and legendary activist Sir Bob Geldof are busy preparing to guide the young global leaders of tomorrow as they gather to better the world. “The world is getting younger while the issues facing us grow more critical each day,” says co-founder Jones. “But world youth can play an important role in shaping the future of their world.”

 

Among the several hundred delegates participating in One Young World are Middle East representatives Ghina Moussa, Natasha Gautier and Soumaya Maghnouj. The three candidates are proudly sponsored by Chalhoub IMPACT, the Chalhoub Group’s CSR program. Since Chalhoub IMPACT focuses on environment, arts and culture, education and humanitarian issues, One Young World is the ideal platform for their three candidates to voice their opinions and contribute to global discussions, especially as the involvement of corporate sponsors reflects the summit’s focus on shared social responsibility. “We believe that this is an excellent opportunity for these youth to represent the Middle East as leaders of tomorrow and engage at an international platform with their peers.  As part of our corporate responsibility, it is indeed a platform for exchange about some of the key issues we are facing whilst encouraging dialogue and developing leadership.” said Patrick Chalhoub, Joint CEO of Chalhoub Group.

 

The delegates will be participating in the Inaugural Summit’s six plenary sessions, each of which is devoted to a major global challenge: the environment, corporate social responsibility, interfaith dialogue, the changing media, economic justice and world health. They will be joined by online participants through Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites, allowing the world’s youth to take part in this innovative project. In addition, the proceedings of the One Young World Inaugural Summit will be streamed online and available through real-time updates at www.oneyoungworld.com. International broadcasters and reporters will be covering the summit and all interested journalists are invited to request accreditation on the site. This should provide complete global access to one of the world’s most innovative and meaningful international events.

 

 

About One Young World

One Young World (www.oneyoungworld.com), nicknamed Young Davos by some media outlets, is the world’s first global youth leadership summit. Bringing together several hundred delegates age 25 and under from the world’s 192 countries, One Young World combines the social power of the Internet with the energy and ideas of global youth to address the most challenging issues of today. Founded by David Jones, global CEO of Havas Worldwide, and Kate Robertson, Euro RSCG group chairman, One Young World focuses on plenary sessions at which delegates are guided by a group of international luminaries including Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Bob Geldof. The inaugural London summit on Feb. 8-10, 2010, will be open to the entire globe and people of all ages through online streaming and real-time updates.

 

About Chalhoub IMPACT

Chalhoub Impact is the Chalhoub Group’s CSR program based on the belief that the company has a responsibility to its employees, to the community and to society at large. Adopting the international framework that integrates the Environment, Community, Workplace, Marketplace aspects of CSR, the mission of Chalhoub IMPACT is “to be a responsible Group, that integrates social and environmental sustainability in our business and to make an impact in the communities in which we operate”. The objectives of Chalhoub Impact are to integrate CSR into its core business operations; to engage with its stakeholders at all levels and to develop partnerships that promote environmental and social development.

 

About the Chalhoub Group

The Chalhoub Group is a leading retail, distribution and marketing powerhouse for renowned brands in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors. A regional group, based in Dubai with development platforms and external consulting services in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon and Syria, the Chalhoub Group represents some of the finest international brands in the region. Today, with coverage in 14 countries and expansion to neighboring territories, as well as a portfolio of more than 280 luxury brands and the management of over 350 retail outlets - an appreciation of quality, excellence and luxury are the cornerstones of the Chalhoub Group. For more information, please visit www.chalhoub-group.com

 

About Euro RSCG Middle East

Euro RSCG Middle East is present in seven cities in the region (Beirut, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama and Riyadh) and works with affiliated companies in Egypt and Oman. Headquartered in Dubai, Euro RSCG Middle East is a joint venture between the Havas Group, the world’s seventh largest communication group, and the Chalhoub Group. Further information about Euro RSCG Middle East is available on the website:  www.eurorscgme.com

 

 

About Euro RSCG Worldwide

Headquartered in New York, Euro RSCG Worldwide is the largest business unit of the Havas Group. Euro RSCG Worldwide has 233 offices in 75 countries across the Globe that specialized in advertising, digital, marketing services, healthcare, PR and Corporate Communications.
Euro RSCG Worldwide is also the largest Global Agency as measured by the total number of Global Accounts according to the 2008 Advertising Age Global Marketers Report.

 

 About Havas Worldwide

Havas Worldwide is the main business unit of Havas (Euronext Paris: HAV.PA) and is one of the world's largest global advertising and communications services groups. Havas Worldwide incorporates the Euro RSCG Worldwide network as well as agencies with strong local identities including Arnold in the US, the UK and Italy; H and W&Cie in France, and Palm+Havas in Canada. The Network offers a broad range of communications services, including traditional advertising, interactive marketing, direct marketing, corporate communications, sales promotion, design, sports marketing, and public relations.  Havas employs approximately 14,700 people. Further information about Havas is available on the company’s website: www.havas.com.