Expanding the Playing Field: Education as the Ultimate Equalizer | Global Citizen NOW 2025

Melissa Ortiz, Olympian, former professional soccer player, broadcaster, and entrepreneur, moderates a powerful discussion with Global Citizen Ambassadors Hugh Jackman and Rachel Brosnahan; and Hugh Evans, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Citizen. Together, they explore how sports and education can work hand in hand to drive global change at Global Citizen NOW New York on April 30, 2025.

00:00 Intro by moderator Melissa Ortiz
02:25 Hugh Jackman on why education matters in every field
05:30 Rachel Brosnahan: Education is a basic human right
08:51 Empowering women & girls through equal access to education and sports
10:44 Hugh Evans: How sports & education help break poverty cycles
12:41 Hugh Jackman on teaching and empowering students
16:10 Rachel Brosnahan: How sports teach life skills and unity
19:37 Closing remarks
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