WEF gives Crystal Award to Beckham, Yamamoto and von Fürstenberg

The World Economic Forum in Davos handed out the the Crystal Award to former British footballer and current UNICEF ambassador David Beckham, Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto and the Belgian-American fashion designer and women's rights activist Diane von Fürstenberg. On Monday evening, the WEF recognised Beckham for his humanitarian efforts and commitment to improving the living conditions of young children. As an ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the former footballer has undertaken numerous trips to crisis-stricken regions over the past two decades, raising awareness of children's needs. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox These experiences made him realise how important it is to listen to young people and fight for their future, the 49-year-old said during the award ceremony. Swiss businesswoman Hilde Schwab, who personally presented the Crystal Award to the former midfielder, also wanted to highlight Beckham's commitment to the ...