Youth Engagement in Peace Processes in Africa
21 Apr 2021
The expanding youth, peace and security agenda in Africa calls for the full participation of youth in peacemaking processes at all levels
The expanding youth, peace and security agenda in Africa calls for the full participation of youth in peacemaking processes at all levels
ACCORD joined a group of civil society networks to contribute at a focus group discussion on youth inclusiveness in peace processes. The focus group was jointly hosted by the Office
Sixty per cent (60%) of the Central African Republic’s (CAR) population is estimated to be under the age of 24. Despite their significant numbers, youth remain largely underrepresented and excluded
On 23rd March 2021, ACCORD hosted the first training session of the Managing Conflict, Intervening for Peace: Young Leaders Respond’ event. The training, facilitated by Ms Alison Lazarusfocused specifically on
The peaceful path: Mediation and negotiation in student leadership
This intergenerational dialogue will become a series that seeks to create a platform for reflection, listening, and the exchange of knowledge to enhance conflict prevention and mitigation across Africa.