McGregor to host Youth G8 Summit

Sixteen kids from some of the richest and poorest countries in the world will meet in Scotland on July 3 to hold the first “Youth G8 Summit.” Ewan McGregor and violin prodigy Nicola Benedetti will host the event.

Topics of discussion will include poverty, HIV/AIDS, and education. The youngsters will create a manifesto, which will be presented to world leaders when they arrive in Scotland later in the week for the G8 Summit.

McGregor, from Crieff in Perthshire, said: “Whenever I meet children as Unicef ambassador, I am amazed at their eloquent, articulate and passionate views.

“They really have a unique perspective on the world. Many living in other countries have had direct experience of issues such as poverty, education, HIV and Aids and deserve to have their voices heard.”

Thanks to Ewan News for the head’s up.