Youth + Peace

Youth + Peace

Empowering youth to build a peaceful, sustainable future

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Kofi Annan Changemakers

An intergenerational dialogue for impact

Champions for Peace

Empowering young people in Southeast Asia

Peace Beyond Borders

Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism in the DRC & Uganda

The Sawa Project

Strengthening community-led efforts to improve mental health awareness, services and policies

Environment of Peace

Youth-led research on climate, environment and peace 

Voices of Reconciliation

Using music to strengthen youth’s resilience to violence in Colombia

Extremely Together

A global youth-led initiative that aims to empower young people to prevent violent extremism

Rooting for the Future

Empowering Lebanese youth through cultural heritage restoration to foster social cohesion and employability

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Global Impact

Regions our Youth + Peace projects are active in include:

Elections + Democracy

Elections + Democracy

Turning back the tide of democratic erosion

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Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP)

Rebuilding trust in political leadership

Women and Youth in Democracy (WYDE) – Accountability Hubs

Young leaders strengthening accountability in Africa

Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

Recognizing exceptional leadership in defending, renewing and promoting democracy

Digitalise Youth

Enhancing digital skills, promoting civic tech solutions and raising awareness about online political engagement.

Electoral Integrity Initiative

Addressing electoral challenges

Electoral Vulnerability Index

Predicting election-related violence

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Global Impact

Regions our Elections + Democracy projects are active in include:

Multilateralism

Multilateralism

Advocating for a fairer, more inclusive multilateral system

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Multilateralism and Democracy

Understanding how democratic leadership is essential to solving global challenges

Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security

Reimagining Global Governance

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Côte d’Ivoire

Appeal for peaceful elections in Côte d’Ivoire Elections and Democracy
30 September 2020
Appeal for peaceful elections in Côte d’Ivoire
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Côte d’Ivoire

Speeches & Statements First published in February 2017
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Statement by Kofi Annan on the situation in the Ivory Coast

Geneva, 10 February I am deeply concerned by the military mutinies that have beset Côte d’Ivoire in recent weeks. They are a setback not only for the country’s economic development and reputation, but  also for Africa’s democratic progress. Resorting to arms and holding the country to ransom is not an acceptable way to seek redress […]

In the news First published in October 2013
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Kofi Annan encourages Côte d’Ivoire to step up efforts towards reconciliation

“I encourage my Ivorian sisters and brothers to work together and look forward to the future,” Kofi Annan returned to Côte d’Ivoire as Chairman of the Elders on 9 and 10 October 2013 to take stock of the progress of the recovery and reconciliation process since the 2011 post-electoral violence that led to approximately 3,000 […]

In the news First published in October 2013
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Kofi Annan encourages Côte d’Ivoire to step up efforts towards reconciliation

Abidjan Despite progress, many challenges remain before 2015 elections Despite progress, many challenges remain before 2015 elections Kofi Annan concludes a two-day visit to Côte d’Ivoire, stressing that reconciliation are justice are intertwined. Concluding a two-day visit to Abidjan, Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and former UN Secretary-General, welcomed the progress accomplished by Côte […]

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