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 a voice and treating them as true counterparts. Kofi Annan knew young people can be powerful agents of change.
What can we learn from the ‘Kofi Annan way’ to ensure youth are included in decision-making?
“The importance of youth inclusion in global challenges and peacebuilding.”
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.
Over half of the world’s population is under the age of 30 and youth are disproportionately affected by conflict, climate change and unemployment, yet they are rarely consulted.
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 a voice and treating them as true counterparts.
Kofi Annan knew young people can be powerful agents of change. What can we learn from the ‘Kofi Annan way’ and how can we ensure youth are included in decision-making?
About Hajer Sharief:
Hajer Sharief, Extremely Together Young Leader for the Kofi Annan Foundation
Hajer Sharief is a Libyan human rights advocate and the co-founder of “Together We Build It.” Hajer promotes the participation of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts in Libya. She was selected by the UN Secretary-General to serve as a member of the Advisory Group of Experts for the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security mandated by UNSCR 2250. Hajer is also one of the twelve UN Women Champions on Women, Peace, Security and Human Rights and one of the twelve Extremely Together Young Leaders.
Actor and filmmaker, Jeremy Gilley is best known for founding Peace One Day. A passionate advocate, Jeremy has made it his mission to ensure that war-torn countries work towards a state of peace. Since establishing the foundation, Jeremy has pioneered vital work in countries torn apart by conflict and made a difference to the lives of many. Throughout his career, Jeremy has been highly rewarded for his commitment to a peaceful world. In 2008 he received the 2008 Campaigner of the Year award and the Cinema for Peace Award for the Most Inspirational Film of the Year. Later in 2010, he was rewarded with the Wateler Peace Prize from the Carnegie Foundation. He has also been the recipient of the Lennon-Ono Grant for Peace, Champions of Peace Award and the Africa Peace Award.
Regarded as one of the modern world’s icons of diplomacy, what is Kofi Annan’s legacy today? What can we learn from him, and how can we prepare for tomorrow based on his vision for a better world?
In this exclusive 10-part podcast, Ahmad Fawzi, one of Kofi Annan’s former spokespersons and Communication Advisor, examines how Kofi Annan tackled a specific crisis and its relevance to today’s world and challenges.
Kofi Annan’s call to bring all stakeholders around the table — including the private sector, local authorities, civil society organisations, academia, and scientists — resonates now more than ever with so many, who understand that governments alone cannot shape our future.
Join us on a journey of discovery as Ahmad Fawzi interviews some of Kofi Annan’s closest advisors and colleagues, including Dr Peter Piot, Christiane Amanpour, Mark Malloch-Brown, Michael Møller, Mark Suzman, Alicia Bárcena and more.
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