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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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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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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Kofi Annan

Founder of the Kofi Annan Foundation

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Scaling Youth Leadership Across Central Asia: Mahnoz’s Story

Growing up in post-conflict Tajikistan, Mahnoz Rahimzoda saw few spaces for youth voices in public life. “There was no space for students to share their thoughts or take part in global discussions,” she says. “I wanted to get involved, but I didn’t know where to start.” That changed when she joined a youth workshop organised […]

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