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WE Empower Pitch Night, hosted by Diane von Furstenberg, will be a dynamic evening event bringing together top business leaders, the media and other key influencers to participate in an innovative pitch competition with five impressive WE Empower Awardees from around the world. Each awardee will present her business to a panel of high-level experts for the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant. The Pitch Night will run from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. EDT and be livestreamed on the Vital Voices homepage: https://www.vitalvoices.org/

As we enter the ninth year since the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the pressing need to meet these ambitious objectives becomes ever more evident. Launched as a universal rallying cry, the SDGs aim to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, from eradicating poverty and ensuring quality education for all, to tackling climate change and promoting peace in societies. With 2030 looming, the global community remains resolute in its mission, armed with a rejuvenated spirit of determination and collaboration.

The commitment to a sustainable future has never been stronger. The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2025 is here to solidify that promise.

The annual UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, recognized for fostering conversations between business magnates, governmental bodies, civil society, and stakeholders on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), returns with fervor for its 2024 edition. Following a rousing success in 2024, this year’s summit promises to be not only a continuation but a leap forward in the right direction.