On May 4th, three global TFF representatives took part in a 2021 UN Food Systems Summit Global Youth Dialogue on the issue of “Good Food For All.” This Dialogue, one of the many activities surrounding the UN Food Systems Summit in September 2021, gathered 100 youth representatives from around the world to discuss the future of our food systems and engage them in leading local dialogues in the next month. We’ve compiled the key takeaways from the TFF Ambassadors to share their insights with you!
Event Recap:
This Dialogue brought together youth advocates from across the globe who champion a range of issues in their local contexts – from agriculture to climate to education. The event started with welcome remarks from Deputy-Secretary General of the UN, Amina J. Mohammed, UN Envoy on Youth Jayathma Wickramanayake, and an Indigenous Peoples Youth Leader from Mexico, Jessica Vega Ortega, among others. The interventions were followed by guest speakers answering the question “What does ‘good food’ mean to you?”. A truly heart-melting poem from the UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador Emi Mahmoud added truly emotional flourish to the event! The 2-hour-long live event had intense breakout room discussions in small groups on various aspects of the food systems at the personal, family, community, and global levels.