Global Goal: Unite for Our Future
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Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | |
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Global Citizen | |
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Network | Syndication |
Release | June 27, 2020 |
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Together at Home |
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future was a virtual event held on June 27, 2020. Created by
The event was produced in collaboration with companies such as
Summit
The summit, titled Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Summit, featured panel discussions and interviews with world leaders, corporations and philanthropists as they announce new commitments to help develop equitable distribution of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, as well as rebuild communities devastated by the pandemic.[1] It will be produced by Michael Dempsey and hosted by journalists Katie Couric, Mallika Kapur, Morgan Radford, Isha Sesay, and Keir Simmons.
Participants
Name | Occupation |
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Angela Merkel | Chancellor of Germany |
Ursula von der Leyen | President of the European Commission |
Boris Johnson | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
Emmanuel Macron | President of France |
Angélique Kidjo | Singer and activist |
Brittany Packnett Cunningham | Activist |
Daryl Davis | Singer and activist |
António Guterres | Secretary-General of the United Nations |
Derrick Johnson | President and CEO of the NAACP
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Eddie Ndopu | Activist |
Erna Solberg | Prime Minister of Norway |
Gayle Smith | President and CEO of the ONE Campaign
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Justin Verlander | Baseball player |
Kate Upton | Actress |
Ken Jeong | Actor |
Melinda Gates
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Philanthropist |
Miley Cyrus | Singer |
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Economist |
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | Actor |
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka | Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women |
Vinod Gupta | Businessman and philanthropist |
Concert
The concert, titled Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert, was hosted by actor Dwayne Johnson.[1] It was a worldwide music and entertainment special claiming to celebrate the commitments made due to the actions Global Citizens have taken.
Performers
Artist | Song |
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Jennifer Hudson | "Where Peaceful Waters Flow" |
Miley Cyrus | "Help!" |
Lin-Manuel Miranda Original Broadway cast of Hamilton Jimmy Fallon & The Roots |
"Helpless" |
Usher | "I Cry" |
Shakira | "Sale el Sol" |
Justin Bieber Quavo |
"Intentions" |
Coldplay | "Paradise" |
J Balvin | "Mi Gente" |
Yemi Alade | "Shekere" |
Additional performers
- Chloe x Halle
- Christine and the Queens
- For Love Choir
Appearances
Broadcast
The event was broadcast in the United States on NBC, MSNBC, Bloomberg Television, iHeartRadio, Sirius XM, and InsightTV.[2]
International broadcasters
- 1Magic, BET International, Bloomberg Television, Canal+ Afrique, Comedy Central, InsightTV, MTV Africa, and MTV Base
- Argentina: Telefe
- Paramount Channel
- MTV, Network 10, and Nine Network
- Belgium: MTV and Pickx Live
- Paramount Channel
- Canada: CBC, Ici Radio-Canada Télé, CTV, Citytv, Global, MTV, and InsightTV
- Chile: Chilevisión
- Denmark: Paramount Network and VH1
- MTV
- Finland: Paramount Network
- France: CStar and MTV
- Germany: Das Erste, InsightTV, MTV Germany, and One
- Hungary: MTV
- India: Star Movies and Star World
- Israel: MTV and MTV Israel
- Indonesia: InsightTV
- Italy: MTV and MTV Music
- Tokyo Broadcasting System Television
- Mexico: Azteca Uno
- Netherlands: MTV
- MTV Polska
- Portugal: MTV
- Russia: MTV
- Saudi Arabia: InsightTV
- Singapore: Mediacorp Channel 5
- South Africa: SABC 3
- South Korea: InsightTV
- Spain: Barça TV, MTV, and RTVE
- Sweden: Paramount Network
- Switzerland: MTV
- United Arab Emirates: InsightTV
- United Kingdom: MTV Music
- Vietnam: MTV
Online streaming
The special was also available on several digital platforms worldwide such as
Production
The producers aimed for each musical performance to have a unique setting.[3]
Impact
The special raised $6.9 billion from 41 countries towards a COVID-19 vaccine.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 22, 2020). "Dwayne Johnson To Host Global Citizen's 'Global Goal: Unite For Our Future – The Concert'; Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Charlize Theron And More To Appear". Deadline. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ a b Mamo, Heran (June 26, 2020). "How to Watch the 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future' Concert, With Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Justin Bieber & More". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "Global Citizen's Hugh Evans on Jennifer Hudson's River Cruise, a Fundraising Flood of $6.9 Billion, and Other Large and Small 'Goals'". Variety. June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.