Extremely Together

21/01/2026

After years of groundwork, listening, and partnership-building, Extremely Together is now active in the Sahel!

We are proud to launch Extremely Together Niger and Extremely Together Burkina Faso, two new country chapters of our global youth-led initiative to prevent violent extremism.

The Sahel has faced a significant security and humanitarian crisis in recent years, a situation that disproportionately affects young people and their future prospects. Since 2022, the Kofi Annan Foundation has been working to develop a meaningful, locally grounded response to these challenges.

Last week, that commitment became reality.

In close collaboration with local youth organisations, Cercle.Dev in Niger and Association SUUDU ANDAL in Burkina Faso, these new chapters will support young people’s actions for peace and social cohesion in their communities.

Extremely Together in the Sahel is rooted in a simple conviction: young people must be part of the solution. By strengthening youth capacities, supporting peer-to-peer learning, and promoting their inclusion in decision-making spaces, we aim to help ensure that young people have a real stake in shaping a more peaceful future.

This launch marks a significant milestone and the beginning of a new chapter of youth-led peacebuilding in the region.

Photo shared with permission.

01/02/2024

We are deeply saddened by the news of the assassination of Rehan Zeb Khan, who was a member of Extremely Together Pakistan. Rehan was killed yesterday as he was running for a provincial assembly seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Western Pakistan.
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In the context of these extremely tense elections, Extremely Together and its members reaffirm their stance for peace and democracy.

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Violence is never - and will never be - the solution.
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Rehan Zeb Khan, a fierce campaigner for human rights and civic freedoms, demonstrated the power of youth leadership for peaceful change in adverse conditions. We admire his courage and dedication. Our condolences go to his family, friends and the Extremely Together Pakistan members.

We call on the Government of Pakistan to ensure the safety and security of all young leaders in the country.

13/10/2023

🕊️ Now, more than ever, we need to talk about .

Save the date for the 2023 Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address. Whether you join in person or online, this event promises to inspire and ignite discussions on .

📅 Date: 3 November, 2023
🕚 Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm CET
📍 Venue: Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix, and online

Register here by 29 October: https://bit.ly/KAGPA2023

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🗣️ Speaker: Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR.

🎶 Special Performance: Barbara Hendricks, Soprano, human rights activist and Lifetime UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

🎤 Master of Ceremonies: Ahmad Fawzi, Communication strategist & one of Kofi Annan's former spokespersons and Communication Advisor

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The Kofi Annan Foundation, Geneva Graduate Institute and Geneva Peacebuilding Platform are thrilled to announce the third edition of this prestigious event, marking the fifth anniversary of Kofi Annan's passing and the tenth anniversary of Geneva Peace Week.

🙏 The 2023 edition of the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address is organized thanks to the generous support of the Etat de Genève and Ville de Genève.

More information: https://bit.ly/46wy1xZ

11/10/2023

🕊️ Kofi Annan once said, "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."

From Ukraine to Sudan, Nagorno-Karabakh and Israel-Palestine, and so many other places, conflicts are flaring up, causing immense suffering and massive displacement.

Now more than ever we need to work

21/09/2023

☮️On this , discover the peacebuilding journey of our Extremely Together Leader from the , Arizza Nocum. Read the inspiring story of her work promoting peace, diversity and inclusion to overcome divides between communities here : https://bit.ly/3EPWVwp

Our second “Journey of Peacebuilding” features Arizza Nocum, an Extremely Together Young Leader and Founder of KRIS. Raised in a family that harmonized Christianity and Islam, Arizza is a living testament to the peace attainable through understanding and respect. Born in the Philippines to a uni...

11/07/2023

Today, we remember the Kampala terror attack and honour the lives affected. Meet , a survivor turned peacebuilder.

His story will inspire and move you. Discover how one person's resilience can make a difference. Be inspired to create positive change in your own community.

Read now on our link in bio.
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11/07/2023

Today, we remember the Kampala terror attack and honour the lives affected. Meet Ndugwa Hassan, a survivor turned peacebuilder. His story will inspire and move you. Discover how one person's resilience can make a difference. Be inspired to create positive change in your own community.
Read now: http://bit.ly/3rp60Jf

Our first Journey of Peacebuilding is about resilience and advocacy, featuring Ndugwa Hassan, an Extremely Together Young Leader and Executive Director of the Uganda Muslim Youth Development Forum.

15/06/2023

🌱 Did you know that young people like you are at the forefront of tackling the critical intersection between youth, climate, and environmental degradation?

Discover more about the Working Group on Climate and find out how you can get involved below!

05/06/2023

🌍🌱 On , let's heed Kofi Annan's inspiring words on the urgency of mobilizing against climate change. Now, more than ever, we have the power to make a difference!

"If science tells us that human activity is the main driver of global warming, then human action can also reverse it. But this must happen before the climate consequences become irreversible. Failing to act will be nothing short of catastrophic." - Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General

04/06/2023

On , Luisa, a from Get Up and Go Colombia, shares child protection insights. The Kofi Annan Foundation and APAZ support ACORDES por la Paz, fostering peace education in conflict-affected regions of Colombia through music training. 🎼

30/05/2023

🌍🌱 We're thrilled to announce our parallel session at the SDG 16 Conference: "participation and engagement for inclusive climate action". International Development Law Organization - IDLO UNICRI – United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute United Nations Development Programme - UNDP United Network of Young Peacebuilders

Because youth role in driving peace and climate action is often overlooked, this session will shed light on what governance actors can do to engage young people at the nexus of climate, peace and security.

Mark your calendars for tomorrow at 15:45 CEST! 📅

Be part of the action and register now to watch the livestream! https://bit.ly/3qg2Wyp

Let's unleash the power of youth for a sustainable future!

26/05/2023

🌍🤝 "Promoting peace at a global scale requires us to bridge silos across sectors and areas of expertise - now more than ever we need to bring together the security, policy, humanitarian, development, military, conservation, business, tech and other communities to craft sustainable solutions for nature, people and planet." - Hannah Moosa

This powerful message from Hannah Moosa, Program Officer at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) set the tone for her compelling keynote address at our recent ChangeNow - The largest event for the planet session. 🎤

In an age where the lines of division seem to grow, Hannah reminds us of the importance of unity across sectors and expertise for the sake of our planet and future generations.

🎥 Watch her full keynote here: bit.ly/3WC9Rhn