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Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER are among the headliners announced for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City, hosted by Hugh Jackman.
NGO Mondo and the Estonian History and Civics Teachers' Association are calling for greater emphasis on global citizenship and education within Estonia's school curricula, a sentiment the Ministry of Education acknowledges is already integrated.
Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) concluded its 2025-2026 academic year by celebrating its largest graduating cohort.
Howard Jones' new return-to-synth single 'Stand Up' was inspired by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, as the 80s hitmaker prepares his new album 'Global Citizen' with many thoughts on his mind.
NATO member states have reportedly agreed on a €140 billion military aid package for Ukraine, to be disbursed over 2026 and 2027. This commitment comes as Poland warns of potential Russian provocations and NATO allies emphasize unity against Russian threats.
FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the first recipients of grants from their joint Education Fund, awarding 27 grassroots organizations across 10 countries to expand access to education and sport for children.
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr spoke at the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York, advocating for energy access and sharing her experiences with Nigeria's power issues. She emphasized that no child should live in darkness.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are set to reunite as The Fugees for a special performance at Global Citizen Live in Rio de Janeiro, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album 'The Score'.
A report reveals how Israeli telecommunication companies were exploited to track citizens worldwide.
The story profiles Puja, who is vlogging from a village and is described as a global citizen.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly chosen veteran diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu to be the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, aiming to make Delhi a global capital.
Rules for obtaining citizenship in different countries vary significantly, ranging from long-term residency and language proficiency to ancestry, marriage, or even local community voting.
Challenging Heights, a Ghanaian child rights organization, has been chosen as one of 31 worldwide beneficiaries of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aimed at supporting child trafficking survivors.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, while preparations for the current tournament's final continue, including addressing a 'camera shake' controversy and celebrating volunteer efforts. Despite high ticket prices, some tickets for the final remain available.
Shakira has partnered with FIFA to allocate $500,000 to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing educational support for children affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
Shakira is raising $500,000 through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to support children in Venezuela whose education has been disrupted by recent earthquakes.
U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings for the best countries to live in and visit in 2026, providing insights for global citizens and travelers.
Antipoverty advocacy organization Global Citizen is hoping to utilize the upcoming World Cup halftime show as a platform to raise funds and awareness for global education initiatives. The group seeks to drive significant financial contributions through the high-profile event.
Global Citizen Solutions has released a list detailing the ten most sought-after locations for luxury second homes around the world.
Hugh Jackman, Adam Lambert, Rachel Brosnahan and Common are among the stars set to participate in New York’s fifth annual Global Citizen NOW “impact summits” designed to address extreme poverty.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated it is unfair for global citizens to bear the price of what he described as illegal actions by the US and Israel against Iran. Sanchez further claimed that US and Israeli attacks on Iran have strengthened Russia, destabilized the Middle East, and inflamed conflicts in the region.
Jamaat weighs BNP offer of deputy speaker post amid questions over July Charter The Daily Star
António Teodoro's opinion piece argues that the fundamental political task of our time is to build practices that allow people to recognize themselves as citizens of a shared world, rather than falling into the false dilemma of abolishing differences or sacralizing borders.
Wole Olaoye's opinion piece, 'When the wells run dry,' delves into themes of global citizenship, the appreciation of cultural diversity, and the absence of racial or ethnic boundaries.
An obituary remembers Aila Sipilä, describing her as a sunny global citizen.
The Cornell Lab for Ornithology is integrating data from its Merlin bird identification app with the eBird platform to support a global citizen-science biodiversity monitoring project. Users will be able to contribute real-time bird identifications to help track populations.
An obituary remembers Marke Lipasti-Halonen, a journalist and global citizen, who passed away at the age of 82.
Delfi, citing Forbes data, presents a list of the world's top 10 billionaires, detailing how they achieved their unimaginable wealth while many global citizens face rising prices.
MetLife and Global Citizen have partnered to launch the 'Footwork for Futures' social media challenge, aiming to engage the public in a new initiative.
A commentary highlights the perspective that individuals can only truly become "citizens of the world" after first understanding and appreciating their own culture. It posits that cultural self-awareness is a fundamental step towards global engagement.
K-pop group &TEAM, along with Japanese artists Ai and Yuki Chiba, have been confirmed as performers for the inaugural Global Citizen Live festival set to take place in Tokyo.
Ritva Litty 1933–2024