Empowering youth as advocates for peace is about recognizing them as essential partners in building a more peaceful continent. COMESA Governance, Peace and Security @SC_ESA_RP Horn of Africa Youth Network #silencingtheguns #YoungPeacebuilders

The youth wanawakilisha vibaya. #SilencingTheGuns #YoungPeaceBuilders COMESA Governance, Peace and Security Horn of Africa Youth Network

Youth power, the future is in our hands. #silencingtheguns , we should not pass on the legacy of armed conflicts to future generations. #YoungPeaceBuilders #SilencingTheGuns Horn of Africa Youth Network COMESA Governance, Peace and Security MAEIRCD @SC_ESA_RP YELI Burundi

@SC_ESA_RP COMESA Governance, Peace and Security Horn of Africa Youth Network Youth are not just future leaders; they are political forces today, shaping policies for a peaceful tomorrow. #SilencingTheGuns #YoungPeaceBuilders

@SC_ESA_RP COMESA Governance, Peace and Security Horn of Africa Youth Network Inclusive governance requires youth voices. Their unique perspectives are vital for holistic and effective policymaking. #SilencingTheGuns #YoungPeaceBuilders

@SC_ESA_RP COMESA Governance, Peace and Security Horn of Africa Youth Network Young political leaders are rewriting the script, bringing innovative solutions to age-old governance challenges. #SilencingTheGuns #YoungPeaceBuilders

@SC_ESA_RP COMESA Governance, Peace and Security Horn of Africa Youth Network Empowering youth in politics is key to durable peace, as they advocate for policies that address the root causes of conflicts. #SilencingTheGuns #YoungPeaceBuilders

Advocacy is a powerful force for social transformation and change. Through digital activism, and community organizing, young people are driving momentum towards peace in the East Africa Region COMESA Governance, Peace and Security Horn of Africa Youth Network @SC_ESA_RP #silencingtheguns #YoungPeacebuilders

"If young people want to have a seat on decision-making tables(spaces), they need to fight for their space strategically by organizing themselves and shaping their agenda” ~ Dr Oita Etyang, HGPS #COMESA #silencingtheguns #YoungPeaceBuilders

Learning the principles of advocacy and the strategies to undertake an effective advocacy initiative empowers the youth to skilfully launch and implement YPS advocacy campaigns. #silencingTheguns #Youngpeacebuilders

Under the auspices of AGA-APSA Platform flagship partnership with @comesa_lusaka the AGA-APSA Secretariat technically contributed to a 3 day Training of National Youth Councils & youth organisations from EAC region in Gitega, Burundi. @comesa_gps #DGTrends #Silencingtheguns

“The youth need to take a chance in promoting peace in their communities, take advantage of the opportunities offered to them, and become the flagship of peace and sensitive fellow youths in peace and security. Empowered youth cannot be easily manipulated “AMB Hon Evelyne Butoyi🇧🇮

Investing in education, training and capacity building programs that equip young people with skills to engage in conflict analysis and management will empower them to address conflicts constructively while promoting dialogue and reconciliation. #SilencingTheGuns Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi

Delegates take part in a team-building activity (Network Alliances) allowing them to share their knowledge and experience to learn from each other and build inter-country networks that will support their participation in peace processes. #SilencingTheGuns #YoungPeaceBuilders

The 3 day capacity building on #SilencingTheGuns has officially closed with a powerful message from #YoungPeaceBuilders in Africa.

Wrapping up the #SilencingTheGuns workshop by embracing the creative voices of young peacebuilders!

#YoungPeaceBuilderChallenge.

The national consultation on the #IGADChildPolicy Framework in #Juba, recommenced with participants providing inputs into the proposed policy focus areas and recommended strategies. The Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare, South Sudan Government is leading the discussion. 𝟏/𝟐

𝟐/𝟐 The Policy Framework proposes six policy areas to which participants are making inputs; 1⃣ Child protection and child participation 2⃣ Health, Nutrition and WASH 3⃣ Education 4⃣ Social Protection 5⃣ Environment and Climate Change 6⃣ Justice, Peace and Security

Every stage of growth deserves honour. Some days we bloom. Others, we water. Growth needs change—and patience. #Growth #Resilience #LeadershipThoughts