in what cities is the global citizen festival 2018

Last month, fifty-five governments joined President Macron of France in endorsing a new international declaration: The Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. It states that governments should act responsibly and work collectively with all stakeholders towards a common goal of protecting cyberspace.

The Secretary-General told concert-goers: 'The Declaration commits Commonwealth member countries to wide-ranging action and cooperation to strengthen their individual and collective capability to tackle misuse of cyberspace and threats to cybersecurity.' Reflecting Commonwealth values, the declaration sets out a common commitment to an open, democratic peaceful and secure internet, respecting human rights and freedom of expression. The Secretary-General spoke about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in April, at which leaders of the 53 Commonwealth countries unanimously adopted the Commonwealth Cyber Declaration.

The festival honoured the centenary of the birth of former South African president and Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela, and builds on his legacy. Patricia Scotland appeared in front of one hundred thousand people at the Global Citizen Festival at the First National Bank Stadium in the South African city of Soweto.Ĭoncert-goers took in thrilling performances from Beyoncé, Jay Z, Usher, Pharrell Williams as well as the best performers from South Africa and from across the continent. The Commonwealth Secretary-General appeared alongside world leaders and superstars from the world of music and entertainment to call for concerted action to make the internet a safer place for connectivity and engagement.

In what cities is the global citizen festival 2018