Global Empowerment and Inclusion Summit 2025 Convenes Leaders in Geneva

The Global Empowerment and Inclusion Summit 2025 held at the United Nations Office in Geneva brought together leaders from diverse fields to promote unity, innovation, and global responsibility in advancing inclusion. The summit showcased the power of sports diplomacy and intergenerational leadership in driving social change, emphasizing law, leadership, and collaboration for a fairer world. On World Refugee Day, global calls stressed that solidarity must extend beyond words to include increased humanitarian support, protection of asylum rights, and long-term integration efforts for refugees amid rising xenophobia and ongoing conflicts. In the realm of sports, Aston Martin Aramco and partners celebrated Pride Month by fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion through discussions, community events, and collaborations that aimed to create welcoming environments in motorsport. Malta has made historic progress toward inclusion with two new bills—the Personal Autonomy Act and the Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability Act—designed to empower persons with disabilities through supported decision-making and enhanced protection against abuse. Additionally, academic initiatives are focusing on sustaining solidarity within diverse social movements by exploring strategies to overcome internal and external challenges, fostering inclusive collaboration across political and social spheres.