Young Global Leaders

The initiative aims to raise awareness on genocide and genocide prevention. In 1948, the UN solemnly declared that “Never again!” would genocide be tolerated by the international community. Since then, it has become “ever again” in Cambodia, Rwanda and Darfur.Why has the international community failed to prevent these genocides? We propose a 60-90 minute documentary which will consist of a series of interviews with UN officials, politicians and “people on the street”.The style will be non-accusatory and reflectional. It will make clear that in the end genocide will only be prevented if we, the spectators, are willing to risk something by interfering.

In October 2007 a conference on genocide prevention will be organized in Montreal and will serve as an opportunity to film more interviews and call attention to the initiative.The trailer is intended to be completed by January 2008.

The YGLs can access significant political leaders and conduct interviews with them. Moreover, they are in important positions to demonstrate real thought leadership.

The project is looking for people with film expertise and those willing to help with fundraising.

• Payam Akhavan, Associate Professor, McGill University, Canada
• Adam Bird, Senior Vice-President and Managing Partner, Global Media and Consumer Practice, Booz Allen Hamilton, Germany
• Frank Krings, Chief Operating Officer, Europe, and Member, Management Committee, Deutsche Bank, Germany
• Irshad Manji, President, Project Ijtihad, Canada
• Christian Mumenthaler, Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Executive Board, Swiss Re, Switzerland
• Mark Read, Director, Strategy,WPP, United Kingdom
• Tad Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Reed Business Information, USA