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200823 minPG-13documentary

The Summit - World

200823 minPG-13documentary

The 2000 Geneva Summit brought together world leaders to address critical global issues like poverty, employment, and inequality, marking a historic moment in social justice discussions.

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The Summit - World

2008• 23 minPG-13

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The 2000 Geneva Summit brought together world leaders to address critical global issues like poverty, employment, and inequality, marking a historic moment in social justice discussions.

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The 2000 Geneva Summit brought together world leaders to address pressing global issues such as work, poverty, and inequality, impacting nearly all of Earth's six billion inhabitants. Held from June 26 to 30, the summit served as a review of commitments made during the 1995 Copenhagen Social Summit, focusing on poverty eradication, employment, and social integration. Notably, this special session of the UN General Assembly marked the first time such a gathering occurred outside the UN's New York headquarters, earning the title 'Justice Summit.'

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