Bangalske musikere, tidl. børnesoldater og en stribe af stjernenavne var med, da verdensorganisationen brugte “musikkens, digtekunstens og videoens magt og magi” til at sætte spot på optakten til en ny global dagsorden, som skal få bugt med fattigdommen én gang for alle.
NEW YORK, 6 June 2014 (UN News Service): As part of the United Nations-driven process to craft a new sustainable development agenda, a spectacular line up of global artists hit the stage Friday night at the world body’s New York Headquarters and added their voices and talents to the unprecedented global conversation under way to build the future we want.
The international musical event, hosted by the President of the UN General Assembly, John Ashe, will, through the power of music, poetry and video, allow the performers to point the spotlight on the historical opportunity that will arise in 2015 when world leaders will make decisive commitments to set our planet on a prosperous and sustainable path.
The United Nations and its Member States are working to define a sustainable development agenda beyond 2015, the deadline for reaching the targets set by the landmark Millennium Development Goals (MDGs = 2015 Målene).
They range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education – se mere på http://www.2015.dk
For 15 years, the framework has helped galvanize development efforts and guide global and national development priorities.
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Yet, with many countries expected to fall short on the MDGs, the artists at Friday night’s event drew public attention to the critical decisions global leaders will make in 2015.
From clean water and sanitation to education, from gender equality (lighed mellem kønnene) to employment, these priorities will seek to shape a sustainable future by improving economic and social conditions for all, while preserving our environment.
The event featured several performers from the Caribbean, President Ashe’s home region, including the iconic zouk band Kassav’and soca artists David Rudder, Machel Montano and Tizzy.
The Band Lalon from Bangladesh, fusing traditional Bengali music with rock, and former child soldier from South Sudan, Emmanuel Jal, turned Hip Hop artist and activist, will bring to the stage the voices of least developed countries (LCDs).
Actress CCH Pounder (“Baghdad Café”, “Law and Order”, “Avatar”, “The Shield”) and T. J. Holmes (MSNBC) were the event’s co-MCs, while the concert’s Music Director, Robin DiMaggio, took the musical lead.
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