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

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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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Forging the European Democracy Shield Elections and Democracy
18 December 2024
Forging the European Democracy Shield
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Publications and Reports First published in November 2025
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EU-AU Summit 2025: “Europe’s and Africa’s futures are not parallel; they are complementary.”

By Bitange Ndemo, Ambassador of Kenya to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union and Sébastien Brack, Representative of the Kofi Annan Foundation to the European Union, and a Senior Advisor to African Political Outlook Africa and Europe share a common past and, whether they like it or not, a common destiny. Yet as […]

Speeches & Statements First published in December 2024
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A Message to the European Commission from the European Democracy Support Community

Topic: EPD Community Author: European Partnership for Democracy December 2024 As the new College of Commissioners of the European Commission takes office today, EPD and its membership would wish them all the best for the challenging five years ahead.  Democracy faces an array of grave challenges, globally as well as within the EU’s own borders. 2024 has been […]

Publications and Reports First published in December 2024
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A Review of Generative AI Use in the 2024 European Parliament Elections

Report: GenAI at the Ballot Box Since mid-2023, experts have identified the use of one or more forms of generative AI (GenAI) in nearly every national election, including elections in Argentina, Bangladesh, India, and Slovakia. Consequently, it is no surprise that concerns abound around the globe regarding the use of GenAI during elections, whether by […]

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