# Cape Town welcomed over two-thousand-200 young leaders from 190 countries to the One Young World Summit starting today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Marking South Africa’s youth activism legacy and the Soweto Uprising’s 50th anniversary, the event focuses on climate, peace, equity, health, technology, and human rights. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP SMith says the city supports the summit, showcasing Cape Town as a hub for youth-driven global change and innovation.
Cape Town hosts global youth leadership at One Young World Summit 2026