Farah Mohamed

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In this session, Farah Mohamed, an esteemed leader in youth empowerment and sustainable development, will shed light on the critical need to invest in the youth to build global sustainable societies, economies, and environments. Drawing on her vast experience and expertise, she will explore the intersection of ESG principles with the hiring of youth and newcomers, as well as the future of work and power skills.

The roadmap to economic and environmental prosperity necessitates the active involvement of the youth. However, we currently face a silent crisis of youth unemployment and underemployment, which leaves young individuals feeling discouraged, lost, and unmotivated to contribute effectively. Farah will delve into the implications of this crisis for talent pipelines, the future of work, social cohesion, and the overall global economy.

Today’s leaders have a responsibility to safeguard our near future by prioritizing and nurturing the potential of the youth. By taking conscious and committed actions, we can accelerate economic and environmental prosperity not only for future generations but for the present as well. Farah will provide innovative perspectives and actionable strategies to inspire and guide participants in leveraging the power of our youth to create sustainable and inclusive societies.

Join this session to gain invaluable insights into the role of youth in ESG initiatives and discover how their inclusion can drive positive change, foster social progress, and ensure a prosperous future for all.

Farah Mohamed knows the power of making an impact at a national and international level. She shares how to start a movement on a global scale; change the narrative, ensure you have the skills, then drive change in terms of real actions and impact. Her success in developing and leading organizations like Malala Fund, G(irls)20 and The Belinda Stronach Foundation led her to launch programs around the world that empower young leaders. Farah’s international roles include work as co-anchor, The Clinton Global Initiative’s Network on Investing in Girls & Women, and Advisor, Virgin Unite Canada (Richard Branson’s foundation).

Gender Parity in Jeopardy
Given the positive impact it has on the economy, climate change & peace and security, Farah has spent the past decade encouraging companies and governments to mainstream gender parity. Armed with empirical and anecdotal data, Farah demonstrates how progress on gender equality is not just slow – in some places, it’s reversing. This lack of movement, combined with the current public debate about how women are treated in workplaces and wider society has put gender parity in jeopardy.

Given the positive impact it has on the economy, climate change & peace and security, Farah has spent the past decade encouraging companies and governments to mainstream gender parity. Armed with empirical and anecdotal data, Farah demonstrates how progress on gender equality is not just slow – in some places, it’s reversing. This lack of movement, combined with the current public debate about how women are treated in workplaces and wider society has put gender parity in jeopardy.