U.K. will use G7 Presidency to “ensure youth voices are heard”, says G7 and G20 Sherpa

3 years ago

The 2021 Youth 7 process will kick off via a virtual Launch Event today, Saturday 6 February 2021.

The Youth 7 (Y7) is one of six engagement groups of the Group of 7 (G7) international intergovernmental forum. It sits alongside the Business 7, Civil Society 7, Labour 7, Women 7 and Science 7.

In 2021, the U.K. hosts the G7 Presidency. The G7 Leaders Summit will take place 11 - 13 June in Carbis Bay, Cornwall.

The Y7 2021 will be hosted by the Future Leaders Network and is expected to take place virtually in early May.

The launch event signals the start of an intense, collaborative effort between Y7 delegates. Over the next four months, these young leaders will come together to agree recommendations on behalf of youth, which they will present to G7 Sherpas, Ministers and Leaders throughout the G7 Summit process. The purpose of the Y7 is to ensure that all agreements and decisions reached by the international governments work for young people now, and in the future.

Commenting, Jonathan Black, the UK G7 and G20 Sherpa, who will deliver a keynote speech at the launch event, says:

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Covid has affected us all, but has had a particular impact on young people. As we use our G7 Presidency to drive the international agenda to build back better from it, the UK wants to ensure the voices of young people are heard. Whether it's tackling climate change, creating gender equality, or defending against future pandemics - the Y7 offers a unique insight to support our G7 priorities.

Having this diverse and engaged group of young future leaders is a huge asset for the G7 and I look forward to working with them throughout our Presidency year.

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Commenting, Sophie Daud, Chief Executive of Future Leaders Network says:

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Young people now, and in the years to come, will bear the social, economic, political and environmental consequences of the pandemic. G7 Governments must involve them in the difficult decisions that lie ahead, for it is their - our - future that is affected.

The Y7 2021 is a unique opportunity to champion the voice of young people at the highest level of decision making. We are delighted to begin the process today, and look forward to working closely with the U.K. government throughout the Presidency.

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The launch event will welcome young leaders from across the world’s most advanced economies to the year-long programme of activities and advocacy. It will take place virtually over Zoom.

Notes to Editors

• For more information about the support available to young people in the UK, please visit our website: https://futureleaders.network.
• For interviews or more information, including details of how you can attend the event, please contact Sophie Daud – Chief Executive, directly on +44 7788 990041 or at sophie.daud@futureleaders.network

About Future Leaders Network

Future Leaders Network is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at discovering and developing the next generation of social, economic and political leaders in the United Kingdom. We are revolutionising the leadership development landscape, by equipping young people with the leadership experience, skills and network they need to deliver positive change in the world.
We make a difference today with the leaders of tomorrow.
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About the Youth G7 (Y7) 2021

Youth G7 is one of six engagement groups of the Group of 7 (G7) international intergovernmental economic organization, the others being Women 7, C7 (non-governmental organizations), Labour 7, Business 7, and Science 7. The engagement groups are involved at every level of G7 activities, including meetings with the Sherpas, Ministers and expert groups, through to the Leaders’ Summit. They prepare recommendations for each G7 Presidency.
About Jonathan Black

Jonathan Black is the U.K. Prime Minister’s G7/G20 Sherpa.
Jonathan acts as the senior Cabinet Office interlocutor with Whitehall departments on international economic policy issues.
Prior to this, he was Director General and Deputy Head of the Europe Unit at the Cabinet Office and one of the UK’s principal EU exit negotiators. He has also held a number of roles at HM Treasury, including Press Secretary and Private Secretary to Chancellors of the Exchequer. He also served as the UK Director of the European Investment Bank and Alternate Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
About Sophie Daud:

Sophie is the Chief Executive of Future Leaders Network.

Sophie Daud is an award-winning public servant, who is passionate about youth empowerment and leadership development. She began her career in the U.K. Government, where she combined her scientific training with problem solving skills to tackle some of the country's most challenging social policy issues, ranging from long-term unemployment to child poverty.

In 2016, she was selected to represent the United Kingdom at the Youth G7, the official youth engagement group for the G7 Heads of State summit in Tokyo, Japan. Since then, Sophie has campaigned tirelessly to support the development of a new cadre of young leaders, and championing their voices in national and international decision making.

She was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Future Leaders Network in January 2019 and is looking forward to hosting the Youth G7 in 2021 when the U.K. hosts the G7 Presidency. Sophie was recently announced as a “Rising Star in the Public Sector”, awarded by WeAreTheCity in 2019.

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