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The Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards is the premier forum for world leaders, diplomats, the C-Suite, and the philanthropic, social, and entertainment communities to celebrate the highest expression of global citizenship. Held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, this special evening underscores the Atlantic Council’s critical mission to shape the global future together, while recognizing the accomplishments of key global citizens seeking to improve the state of the world.
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“I cry when I see mothers crying, whether it’s in Gaza, in Ukraine, in Sudan, in Libya, or anywhere in the world,” says @FIFACom President Gianni Infantino at #GCA2025.
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 25, 2025
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“As President Trump said this week after meeting with President Zelenskyy, Ukraine is in a position to fight and win,” says @AtlanticCouncil President and CEO @FredKempe at the 2025 Global Citizen Awards.
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 25, 2025
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“What has made prosperous nations prosper is doing the right thing no matter how uncomfortable it may be, instead of doing what is comfortable and easy,” says President of Argentina @JMilei at #GCA2025.
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 25, 2025
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“If we do not act swiftly and decisively to strengthen the alliance of democracies, we risk surrendering our future to regimes that prioritize control over liberty, subjugation over empowerment,” says John F.W. Rogers at #GCA2025.
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 24, 2025
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“I don’t want my democracy to be driven by an algorithm.” Watch @EmmanuelMacron make the case for regulating social media at the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Awards. #GCA2025 pic.twitter.com/Ynreifx8US
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 25, 2025
“Under Gianni’s leadership, football has reached farther and welcomed more people in.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 25, 2025
Seven-time @SuperBowl champion @NFL quarterback @TomBrady introduces #GCA2025 honoree @FIFACom President Gianni Infantino.
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