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William Jefferson Clinton

William Jefferson Clinton, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

To see more images from the Clinton Global Leadership forum, click here.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

Angelina Jolie discussing her work with children in conflict and post-conflict environments at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.

Jolie announced a new coalition: The Education Partners for Children in Conflict:

The partnership helps fund new education projects for children in conflict, post-conflict, refugee and emergency situations. Under today's announced partnership, a total of 19 organizations have come together to make 18 commitments in 15 different countries - including a commitment to assist 200,000 Iraqi refugee children and more than 300,000 children affected by the Darfur genocide. Seed money over the past year came from the Novo Foundation, run by Warren Buffett's son Peter and his wife Jennifer. [Buzz!]

Jolie's partner Brad Pitt also unveiled a major philanthropic initiative, a plan to help build 150 affordable and environmentally sustainable homes in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward. Pitt and his partner, billionaire Steve Bing, pledge to match donations up to $5 million.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

Another shot of Brad Pitt at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan, NY.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

Brad Pitt at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan, NY. Pitt spoke on a panel about conservationism. Still photographers have to be escorted to all venues, and Pitt was already done by the time my turn came to visit his panel. However, I spotted him in the lobby.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the panel at the opening plenary session of the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.

His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani

His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar filing into the opening plenary session at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.

Hamid Karzai

Hamid Karzai, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

The president of Afghanistan tries to explain with a straight face why Afghanistan is a great place for international investment. High risk, yes, but high reward, too!

Florida Governor Charlie Crist

Florida Governor Charlie Crist, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

At the Clinton Global Initiative plenary.

Al Gore

Al Gore, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

Al Gore at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York. Gore spoke at the opening plenary session on the implications of the climate crisis for global international development.

Karzai with Afghan-made pen

Karzai with Afghan-made pen, originally uploaded by Lindsay Beyerstein.

President Hamid Karzai seeking foreign investment in Afghanistan. Here, he is brandishing an Afghan-made pen.