The debate, to be broadcast live from London on Tuesday, 2 June at 17:00 CAT will see a panel, including former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and pioneering lawyer and pro-democracy campaigner Hina Jilani, take questions from an audience of young people, all under 25-years-old.
All the panellists are members of the group The Elders. Founded by Nelson Mandela, it is an independent group of global leaders who work together for peace and human rights and is currently chaired by Annan. The Elders will openly debate with the audience the issues that matter to young people today. Anticipated topics include the rise of Islamic State, climate change, the crisis in Ukraine, women’s rights, economic inequality and migration.
The live programme will be anchored by Matthew Amroliwala, presenter of BBC World News’ flagship magazine programme Global. There will also be ample opportunity for the international news channel’s audiences across the world to get involved via the BBC World News Facebook page and using the hashtag #eldersdebate on Twitter.
The Elders’ Debate will be broadcast live on Tuesday, 2 June at 17:00 on BBC World News, channel 400 on DStv.