Former United Nations (UN) chief Ban Ki-Moon, who is co-chairman of the Ban Ki-Moon Center for Global Citizens in Vienna, said the concept of global citizenship is an important framework in times of rising populism and nationalism.

Global citizens identify themselves not only as a member of a nation, but also as a member of global community, Ban said, adding that they could act as agents of change and future leaders. “Our aim is to build bridges rather than walls,” he added.

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