The World Forum concluded by Secretary Hillary Clinton in conversation with Ann Curry
Secretary Hillary Clinton Discusses Global Challenges and U.S. Politics at The World Forum
Berlin— In a comprehensive conversation with Ann Curry at The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech, and Humankind on 18 &19 Feb 2024, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton shared her insights on a range of pressing global and domestic issues, reflecting on the state of international politics and the critical challenges facing democracies today. She articulated the pressing global struggle between democratic values and autocratic forces, characterized as a battle between "darkness and light."
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown addresses The World Forum
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown delivered a powerful speech at The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech and Humankind, highlighting the severe violations of girl’s and women’s rights in Afghanistan. Describing it as "one of the greatest injustices of our times," Mr. Brown detailed the systematic gender persecution enacted by the Taliban regime since their return to power in August 2021.
Gordon Brown Calls for Action Against Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan at The World Forum
Sir Bob Geldof addresses The World Forum
Sir Bob Geldof Calls for Action at The World Forum, Criticizes Standard Conference Inefficacies
In a stirring address at The World Forum, Sir Bob Geldof, founder of Live Aid, voiced a powerful critique of conventional conferences and underscored the urgency of actionable commitments over mere discussions. He expressed his weariness with the typical cycle of speeches and rhetoric, which he believes fail to incite real change. "I am tired of speeches. I am tired of listening. I'm tired of rhetoric," Mr. Geldof stated, challenging the audience to move beyond passive expressions of concern.
Inaugural speech by Nadya Tolokonnikova at The World Forum
In a poignant speech at The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech, and Humankind, held on February 18 and 19, 2024, Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot led a commemoration for Alexey Navalny, the late Russian opposition leader. She recounted how she initiated his evacuation in 2020 after he was poisoned, by requesting that Jaka Bizilj, Chairman of Cinema for Peace, arrange his transfer from Siberia to Berlin for medical treatment.
Nadya Tolokonnikova Commemorates Alexey Navalny at The World Forum
Inaugural speech by Oleksandra Matviichuk at The World Forum
In a powerful inaugural speech at the World Forum, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk addressed the dire consequences of the conflict initiated by Russia against Ukraine in February 2014. Matviichuk, who has been documenting the atrocities of the war, highlighted the immense suffering of the victims, emphasising their need to restore not just their lives and families, but also their faith in justice.