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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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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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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Speeches & Statements First published in April 2018
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The Elders warn against escalation to 'uncontrollable war' in Syria

This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders expressed their deep alarm at the prospect of a further escalation of the war in Syria following the latest reported chemical weapons attack, and called on all parties to avoid further military action which could provoke uncontrollable war. Kofi Annan, Chair of […]

Speeches & Statements First published in September 2016
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The Elders denounce bombing of UN aid convoy in Syria; demand immediate humanitarian access

This news release originally appeared on the website of The Elders. The Elders today condemned unreservedly the aerial attack on a UN aid convoy travelling in northern Syria and demanded immediate unrestricted access for aid deliveries to civilians trapped in Aleppo and other besieged areas of Syria. Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and former […]

In the news First published in September 2013
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The Elders welcome Syria breakthrough and encourage rapid follow-up through the Geneva II talks

London “This agreement is an important breakthrough” said Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 16 September 2013 The Elders warmly welcome the recent agreement on chemical weapons reached between Russia and the United States in Geneva, which could open up the prospect for a peaceful path out of the Syrian […]

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