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We are bang in the middle of Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) 2024. Amidst a flurry of activities taking place around the world, GCE brings to the forefront the campaign calls that put the spotlight on transformative education. This is the first of a poster series bringing to you GCE's messages and advocacy asks for GAWE 2024. GAWE 2024 calls for the protection of the right to education in conflict-affected countries, the right to humanitarian aid, and the enforcement of humanitarian laws such as in education in Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Ukraine and other countries. GCE collectively advocates for social justice, human rights, and peace-building within transformative education. #TransformativeEducationNow #EducationForAll #NoOneLeftBehind

https://lnkd.in/eSDxf7hK An important initiative to emphasize the link between education and reducing the propensity for violent conflict in Africa.

What a good training motivating the African youth to be part of transitional justice to create the africa that we want with positive peace.

From the West African country whose President is currently Africa’s youngest democratically elected Head of State; that is #Senegal, #Africa will witness African youth & youth experts discuss #Youth, Peace & Security (YPS) National Action Plan (NAP) under the theme: What’s Next: Aligning States & the African Youth #4-5June2024 #NAP #YPS #TanaForum #PreTana2024

THE AFRICAN YOUTH CHARTER! African Youth Charter aims to promote youth development and their rights to full participation in Africa’s development agenda.The Treaty was Adopted in July 2006 and Entered into force on August 2009. The Treaty Articles cover key issues including: 1. Obligations of Member States 2. Non-discrimination 3. Freedom of Movement 4. Freedom of Expression 5. Freedom of Association 6. Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion 7. Protection of Private Life 8. Protection of the Family 9. Property 10. Right to social, economic, political and cultural development 11. Right to participation in all spheres of society 12. Education and Skills Development 13. Poverty Eradication and Socio-economic Integration of Youth 14. Sustainable Livelihoods and Youth Employment 15. Health 16. Peace and Security 17. Treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person by law enforcement #NYDA #TowardsASharedVision #NBYS24 Read the full treaty on https://lnkd.in/dy4TmwRb

What we need now

if you are interested to join panel discussion on "Upholding Human Rights, Democracy, and Peace amid Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa" at the African Youth Peace Summit.

They say children should be seen and not heard. They say you will understand when you are older. You are just a kid. How about you? What will you say? What can you do to protect children, to ensure their education, peace and change for children? Watch this video to know what children around the world want from you as adults, government and decision makers. The video is adapted from an original UNICEF Global video and aims to support the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Art, and Culture to motivate every adolescent and youth in Timor-Leste to have their voices heard and for them to participate in decision-making processes. The adaptation is made with the support from the Government of Australia @dfat.gov.au’s #ANCP in collaboration with UNICEF Timor-Leste. UNICEF Australia Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Soumen Ray

ICTJ is honored to take part in the 8th edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum, which brings together key stakeholders from across the continent, including representatives from the African Union, national human rights institutions, scholars, and experts in the field of transitional justice (TJ), as well as victims' networks.   This year's forum focuses on integrating TJ and education as a way to learn from the past and build sustainable peace. It offers a valuable opportunity for constructive dialogue on the current state of TJ in #Africa. ICTJ is thrilled to participate and discuss how best to address historical injustices, promote reconciliation, and pave the way to a more just and democratic future for Africa. #ATJF2024 #TransitionalJustice #AfricanUnion

On July 18th, I will serve as a Panelist for a webinar on "Developing National Action Plans (NAP) on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) in West Africa, the Role of Youth", alongside some of West Africa's finest and most experienced Youth Peace and Security Experts (Rafiu Adeniran Lawal, Issah Toha Shamsoo, Pa Bakary Sonko), including Simone Mbodé Diouf, African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace for West Africa. The webinar is organized by the GPPAC West Africa. As a major driver of the YPS Agenda in Liberia and Co-chair of the Liberia Coalition on YPS, I am happy to join other YPS professionals to discuss the role of young men and women in developing YPSNAPs in West Africa, as well as sharing the Liberian experience. In Liberia, we have successfully established and launched a National YPS Coalition and will begin to formulate/develop a National Action Plan on YPS in the coming weeks through regional consultations and validation. As we are succeeding in our advocacy to institutionalize the YPS Agenda in West Africa, I expect that the National Action Plans that will be developed in the region will not be abandoned, but rather be operationalized and implemented to enhance youth participation in formal and informal peace processes, and support youth-led peacebuilding initiatives. Mechanisms should be established to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the NAPs. This includes setting up indicators, collecting data, publishing regular reports on progress and challenges, and creating platforms for youth to provide feedback on the NAP implementation, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in policy adjustments, and finances are provided to support youth-led peacebuilding programs. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) United Network of Young Peacebuilders WANEP_Regional Building Blocks for Peace Foundation Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)