Leadership
Meet the 2021 class of Young Global Leaders
Each year the World Economic Forum names its new Young Global Leaders - a group of remarkable people under 40 from different communities and industries.
Sarah Shakour
Sarah Shakour leads social media and communications for the Global Shapers and Young Global Leaders Community. Before joining the Forum in 2018, Sarah worked at multi-national organizations and start-ups in the Bay Area, focusing on digital marketing efforts for customer growth and retention. She has an MBA from emlyon business school in France and a BSc in marketing and finance from Syracuse University in New York.
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Leadership
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Humility, courage and cooperation - four members of the Forum of Young Global Leaders share key insights on leadership in a time of COVID-19.
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Wellbeing and Mental Health
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Young people around the world have been investing their time, expertise and lived experiences in improving mental health provision. Here are 7 examples.
Health and Healthcare Systems
4 ways Young Global Leaders are working to reshape our future
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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Civil Society
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La lutte contre le racisme systémique enraciné nécessite l'engagement actif des personnes blanches et des personnes de couleur non noires - voici par où commencer.
Civil Society
Cuatro formas de ser un aliado en la lucha contra el racismo
La lucha contra el racismo sistémico arraigado necesita el compromiso activo de los blancos y de las personas de color que no son negras.
Jobs and the Future of Work
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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