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The convergence of climate change, environmental degradation and conflict poses a significant threat to peace and stability worldwide, particularly in fragile and conflict affected countries. Young people in these areas are disproportionately affected, yet they are also uniquely positioned to drive transformative solutions. The report Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate…
Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate and Conflict Responses
The convergence of climate change, environmental degradation and conflict poses a significant threat to peace and stability worldwide, particularly in fragile and conflict affected countries. Young people in these areas are disproportionately affected, yet they are also uniquely positioned to drive transformative solutions. The report Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate and Conflict Responses […]
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Building on the tools developed and lessons learned during our “Voices of Reconciliation and Equality” project in Colombia between 2022-2023, the Kofi Annan Foundation, Alianza para la Paz and Fundación Nacional Batuta have created a practical guide on how to use music to advance peace and gender equality among children and adolescents affected by violence. The guide, “Acordes…
Harnessing Music Education for Peacebuilding and Gender Equality in Colombia: A Guide
Building on the tools developed and lessons learned during our “Voices of Reconciliation and Equality” project in Colombia between 2022-2023, the Kofi Annan Foundation, Alianza para la Paz and Fundación Nacional Batuta have created a practical guide on how to use music to advance peace and gender equality among children and adolescents affected by violence. The guide, “Acordes por la Paz: […]
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Donner aux jeunes les moyens de prévenir l’extrémisme violent – Notre guide pour aider les jeunes activistes à former leurs pairs à la prévention de l’extrémisme violent. S’appuyant sur l’expérience et l’expertise que nous avons accumulées grâce à Extremely Together depuis 2016, la Fondation Kofi Annan a élaboré un guide de formation…
Prévenir l’extrémisme violent : un manuel de formation à l’intention des jeunes
Donner aux jeunes les moyens de prévenir l’extrémisme violent – Notre guide pour aider les jeunes activistes à former leurs pairs à la prévention de l’extrémisme violent. S’appuyant sur l’expérience et l’expertise que nous avons accumulées grâce à Extremely Together depuis 2016, la Fondation Kofi Annan a élaboré un guide de formation pour les jeunes […]
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Empowering young people to prevent violent extremism – A guide to help young activists train their peers on preventing violent extremism. Building on the experience and expertise we have accumulated through Extremely Together since 2016, the Kofi Annan Foundation has developed a training guide for young people on preventing violent extremism. Through…
Preventing Violent Extremism: A Training Guide
Empowering young people to prevent violent extremism – A guide to help young activists train their peers on preventing violent extremism. Building on the experience and expertise we have accumulated through Extremely Together since 2016, the Kofi Annan Foundation has developed a training guide for young people on preventing violent extremism. Through this resource, we […]
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In episode 7 of Kofi Time, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes two special guests, Hajer Sharief and Jeremy Gilley, to discuss the importance of youth inclusion in global challenges and peacebuilding. Sharing their experiences of meeting and working with Kofi Annan, Hajer and Jeremy highlight Kofi Annan’s ability to connect with young…
Youth & Peace: Then & Now | Kofi Time with Hajer Sharief & Jeremy Gilley | Episode 7
In episode 7 of Kofi Time, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes two special guests, Hajer Sharief and Jeremy Gilley, to discuss the importance of youth inclusion in global challenges and peacebuilding. Sharing their experiences of meeting and working with Kofi Annan, Hajer and Jeremy highlight Kofi Annan’s ability to connect with young people, giving them […]
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“Peace must be sought, above all, because it is the condition for every member of the human family to live a life of dignity and security.” – Kofi Annan We are Extremely Together, a global youth movement working to prevent violent extremism and promote peace. Founded in 2016 by the 7th Secretary-General…
Conflict in Ukraine: A Statement from Extremely Together
“Peace must be sought, above all, because it is the condition for every member of the human family to live a life of dignity and security.” – Kofi Annan We are Extremely Together, a global youth movement working to prevent violent extremism and promote peace. Founded in 2016 by the 7th Secretary-General of the United […]
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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. […]
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Deeply concerned at how extremists worldwide are exploiting the uncertainty and fear created by the Covid-19 pandemic to reinforce their rhetoric and enrol recruits, Extremely Together young leaders and the Kofi Annan Foundation have published a position paper calling global decision-makers and young people to join forces in addressing the discrepancy between…
PAPER: Why youth leadership when dealing with complex crises must no longer be ignored
Deeply concerned at how extremists worldwide are exploiting the uncertainty and fear created by the Covid-19 pandemic to reinforce their rhetoric and enrol recruits, Extremely Together young leaders and the Kofi Annan Foundation have published a position paper calling global decision-makers and young people to join forces in addressing the discrepancy between the leadership demonstrated […]
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This year, as part of the 2019 Oxford Africa Conference, Peace Talks will travel to the University of Oxford on the 16th of May 2019 for the Oxford Peace Talks in honour of Kofi Annan. Peace Talks is a global initiative built on the idea that everyone can play a role in establishing peace.…
2019 Oxford Peace Talks to be held in honour of Kofi Annan
This year, as part of the 2019 Oxford Africa Conference, Peace Talks will travel to the University of Oxford on the 16th of May 2019 for the Oxford Peace Talks in honour of Kofi Annan. Peace Talks is a global initiative built on the idea that everyone can play a role in establishing peace. Organised under the […]
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The following is a transcript of the speech given by Kofi Annan at the 2017 Junior Chamber International (JCI). Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to join you for this year’s JCI World Congress. Let me thank JCI for inviting me to this important event. Standing here in front of…
Leadership and Governance for the Challenges of the 21st Century
The following is a transcript of the speech given by Kofi Annan at the 2017 Junior Chamber International (JCI). Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to join you for this year’s JCI World Congress. Let me thank JCI for inviting me to this important event. Standing here in front of so many young […]
