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Young people are key to contributing to #peace all over the world. Despite addressing the tensions and polarisation created by the Covid-19 pandemic – by spreading messages to prevent violent extremism (PVE) and filling gaps in governments’ responses – young people continue to encounter limited inclusion in the peace and security agenda,…
VIDEO: Enabling youth leadership in preventing violent extremism
Young people are key to contributing to #peace all over the world. Despite addressing the tensions and polarisation created by the Covid-19 pandemic – by spreading messages to prevent violent extremism (PVE) and filling gaps in governments’ responses – young people continue to encounter limited inclusion in the peace and security agenda, and in decision-making in general. Youth leadership is critical in preventing violent extremism and needs to be further enabled – an intergenerational effort is the only way to address young people’s increasing distrust in institutions, solve the most pressing challenges of today, and build up the world’s immune…
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Young people are key to contributing to #peace all over the world. Despite having demonstrated how fast and effective they have been in responding to the pandemic – by helping the vulnerable and filling gaps in governments’ responses – young people continue to encounter structural barriers to their meaningful participation in peace…
VIDEO: Lifting barriers to youth participation in decision-making
Young people are key to contributing to #peace all over the world. Despite having demonstrated how fast and effective they have been in responding to the pandemic – by helping the vulnerable and filling gaps in governments’ responses – young people continue to encounter structural barriers to their meaningful participation in peace and security efforts. Excluding youth from decision-making and peace efforts is detrimental to society – an intergenerational effort is the only way to address young people’s increasing distrust in institutions, solve the most pressing challenges of today, and build up the world’s immune system ahead of the next…
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A playlist of recordings from the ‘Democracy in Central and Southern Africa: The Road Ahead’ conference, held on 4 and 5 September 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Democracy in Central & Southern Africa: The Road Ahead Conference (Video Playlist)
A playlist of recordings from the ‘Democracy in Central and Southern Africa: The Road Ahead’ conference, held on 4 and 5 September 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.
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On 9th May, 2018, Malaysia stunned the region and the world when a broad coalition of opposition parties won office, ushering in Malaysia’s first transfer of power since independence in 1957. Malaysia’s experience shows us that politics cannot stand still in the face of changes brought by economic development, urbanization, and mass…
Deepening Democracy in Malaysia – A Roadmap
On 9th May, 2018, Malaysia stunned the region and the world when a broad coalition of opposition parties won office, ushering in Malaysia’s first transfer of power since independence in 1957. Malaysia’s experience shows us that politics cannot stand still in the face of changes brought by economic development, urbanization, and mass education. That experience also shows that it is possible to overcome the politics of identity and offer voters a credible democratic alternative; it also demonstrates that high voter participation can level the electoral playing field to deliver democratic change. Despite this democratic achievement, we must not rest on…
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As Kofi Annan is laid to rest tomorrow in Ghana, we reflect on his remarkable life, works and principles. The Kofi Annan Foundation was borne of Mr. Annan’s profoundly held convictions – those of great statesman, a committed internationalist and a compassionate human being – that we have a duty to pursue…
Kofi Annan's last 12 months at the Kofi Annan Foundation
As Kofi Annan is laid to rest tomorrow in Ghana, we reflect on his remarkable life, works and principles. The Kofi Annan Foundation was borne of Mr. Annan’s profoundly held convictions – those of great statesman, a committed internationalist and a compassionate human being – that we have a duty to pursue a fairer and more peaceful world. For 10 years, the small team at the Foundation has had the honour and privilege of building with him initiatives to assist countries and communities to move forward on the road to peace. Under his exacting but always human touch, we worked…
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Following the September 2017 landmark conference examining the state of democracy in Southeast Asia, Suhakam – The Malaysian Human Rights Commission, and the Kofi Annan Foundation launch its new report “Democracy in Southeast Asia: Achievements, Challenges, Prospects“, capturing the key insights from the many deliberations that took place over the two days in the…
New Report: Democracy in Southeast Asia – Achievements, Challenges, Prospects
Following the September 2017 landmark conference examining the state of democracy in Southeast Asia, Suhakam – The Malaysian Human Rights Commission, and the Kofi Annan Foundation launch its new report “Democracy in Southeast Asia: Achievements, Challenges, Prospects“, capturing the key insights from the many deliberations that took place over the two days in the Malaysian capital. “The report examines the state of democracy and its challenges in the region and in Malaysia” says Kofi Annan, chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “It is intended to make substantive and constructive contribution to democracy, now and tomorrow, in our country and beyond”. “The report…
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Extremely Together young leader Fatima Zaman recently participated in the first ever London Peace Talks. See more below!
Fatima Zaman at the London Peace Talks
Extremely Together young leader Fatima Zaman recently participated in the first ever London Peace Talks. See more below!
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The extraordinary young leaders of Extremely Together gathered at One Young World in Ottawa this year. Together with Mr Annan, they discussed the ways in which they are countering violent extremism in their communities, and how other young people can get involved. See clips from the conference below! One Young World –…
Extremely Together at One Young World Ottawa
The extraordinary young leaders of Extremely Together gathered at One Young World in Ottawa this year. Together with Mr Annan, they discussed the ways in which they are countering violent extremism in their communities, and how other young people can get involved. See clips from the conference below! One Young World – Extremely Together Full Session Extremely Together Breaking the Cycle of Hate Kofi Annan’s speech
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Mr. Annan discusses the importance of passing the baton of leadership to the next generation.
Kofi Annan on the Extremely Together Initiative
Mr. Annan discusses the importance of passing the baton of leadership to the next generation.
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The journey of ten young people from different parts of the world, joining forces to counter violent extremism in all its forms.
Extremely Together – An initiative with the next generation to counter violent extremism.
The journey of ten young people from different parts of the world, joining forces to counter violent extremism in all its forms.
