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Building on Kofi Annan’s legacy for peace by advancing democracy, youth leadership & multilateralism

The Kofi Annan Foundation works closely with partners from international and regional organizations, foundations, universities and civil society. We channel expertise, convene stakeholders and forge coalitions of trusted influence to make change happen.

16/10/2026

“We cannot condemn a violation of international law here and accept it elsewhere.”

At the 2026 Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Denis Mukwege challenged the international community to uphold human rights and international law consistently — and to confront the interests that continue to fuel conflict.

He called for an international conference for peace in the DRC and stability in the Great Lakes region, urging renewed diplomatic efforts to turn commitments into meaningful change.

He also drew attention to the global demand for Congolese minerals, warning that the green and digital transitions cannot come at the cost of lives and livelihoods in the communities where these resources are extracted.

His message was clear: lasting peace requires justice, accountability and action.

Swipe through for a selections of photos from the Address.

Read the full Address via the link in our bio.

Photos: Antoine Tardy for the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform

15/10/2026

Introducing Maung Sawyeddollah, the inaugural Laureate of the Kofi Annan Geneva Youth Peace Prize.

The Kofi Annan Foundation, the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and the Geneva Graduate Institute are proud to recognise Maung's outstanding commitment to peace, education and human rights.

A Rohingya peacebuilder and human rights advocate, Maung is the Founder and Executive Director of the Rohingya Student Network (RSN), a refugee-led organisation he established in a refugee camp.

Stateless and a survivor of the 2017 genocide against the Rohingya, he has dedicated himself to ensuring that Rohingya young people have a voice in shaping their future.

His work reflects a powerful conviction: those who experience conflict must be recognised not only for what they have endured, but for their capacity to lead efforts towards justice and lasting peace.

“Receiving the Kofi Annan Geneva Youth Peace Prize tells me that people who have experienced conflict do not have to remain defined by it. We can become leaders in preventing it. I receive this recognition not only for myself, but for Rohingya young people who continue to choose education, dialogue, justice and peace despite everything they have experienced.”

This evening, Maung joins Dr Denis Mukwege, who delivers the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, for an intergenerational conversation on preventing conflict and building peace.

An established voice and an emerging one, united by a shared commitment to peace.

We thank the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the City of Geneva for their support in making this inaugural Prize possible.

10/10/2026

The Kofi Annan Geneva Youth Peace Prize celebrates young peacebuilders who are finding creative ways to bridge divides, strengthen communities and move peace forward.

Innovation is the fifth and final value at the heart of the Prize.

“Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents of development and peace.” - Kofi Annan

Five values. One Prize. One inaugural Laureate.

The Laureate will be formally recognised on 15 October during the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, the closing event of the Geneva Peace Forum, featuring Dr Denis Mukwege.

Join us in Geneva or online.

Register for the Geneva Peace Forum & GPP to receive the link to watch online.

Partners: Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Geneva Graduate Institute, Kofi Annan Foundation.

Supported by: The Republic and Canton of Geneva and Ville de Genève.

10/10/2026

Leadership for peace depends on trust, responsibility and the willingness to live by the values we ask of others.

Integrity is one of the five values at the heart of the Kofi Annan Geneva Youth Peace Prize.

“Every single one of us has the responsibility to live by our agreed values and play our part in ensuring that our leaders do the same.” - Kofi Annan

Four values explored. One more to come before we announce the inaugural Laureate.

The Prize will be presented on 15 October during the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, the closing event of the Geneva Peace Forum, featuring Dr Denis Mukwege.

Register for the Geneva Peace Forum & GPP to join us in Geneva or receive the link to watch online.

10/10/2026

The Kofi Annan Geneva Youth Peace Prize recognises young leaders who create space for participation, bring different voices into the conversation, and help communities shape their own futures.

Inclusion is one of the five values at the heart of the Prize.

“We need hope but also strong leadership. And this is where everyone must play a role.” - Kofi Annan

Three values explored. Two more to come before we announce the inaugural Laureate.

The Prize will be formally presented on 15 October during the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, the closing event of the Geneva Peace Forum, featuring Dr Denis Mukwege.

Register for the Geneva Peace Forum & GPP to join us in Geneva and receive the link to watch online.

10/10/2026

Building peace can demand difficult choices, persistence and the courage to imagine an end to violence when that possibility feels distant.

Courage is one of the five values at the heart of the Kofi Annan Geneva Youth Peace Prize.

“Making peace ultimately requires the firm commitment and extraordinary courage, on the part of all sides, to ensure a permanent end to violence.” - Kofi Annan

As we get closer to announcing the inaugural Laureate, we’re exploring the values that define the Prize and the leadership it seeks to recognise.

The Prize will be formally presented on 15 October during the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, the closing event of the Geneva Peace Forum.

Register for the Geneva Peace Forum to join us in Geneva or receive the link to watch online.

10/10/2026

Peace requires the willingness to keep searching for solutions, especially when division makes dialogue difficult.

For Kofi Annan, dialogue was central to preventing conflict and finding common ground. It is also one of the five values at the heart of the Kofi Annan Geneva Youth Peace Prize.

“Instead of losing heart, we need to improve our efforts to foster dialogue and find solutions.” - Kofi Annan

Over the coming days, we’ll explore the five values that shape the Prize, before the inaugural Laureate is announced on 15 October.

The Prize will be formally presented during the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, the closing event of the Geneva Peace Forum, featuring Dr Denis Mukwege.

15 October
17:00 – 18:30 CEST
Join us in Geneva or online.

Register for the Geneva Peace Forum & GPP to receive the link to watch online (link in bio)

29/09/2026

From 2023 to 2025, the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize has celebrated young leaders working to strengthen democracy in different ways around the world.

This week in Athens, we add a fourth name to that story.

Lara Parizotto is the 2026 recipient of the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize, which will be presented during the Athens Democracy Forum.

We look forward to celebrating Lara and the next generation of democracy leaders in Athens.

28/09/2026

At in Mauritius this week?
Join the Kofi Annan Foundation on Thursday 1 October, 09:00–10:30, for “Digital Rights to Strengthen Youth Participation"

How can digital rights help create more meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in democracy?

This session will bring together perspectives and concrete policy recommendations emerging from the Digitalise Youth initiative — a multi-country project supporting young activists and civil society organisations in the Sahel and neighbouring regions to navigate shrinking civic spaces, counter disinformation and strengthen online political participation.

📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 09:00–10:30
📍 , Mauritius

If you’re at the Forum, come along and join the conversation!

Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa

28/09/2026

At ? Join us for the Digitalise Youth workshop, where we’ll explore digital democracy and citizenship, online citizen participation, AI and data sovereignty, and coalition-building — and work together on concrete policy recommendations.

📅 Tuesday 29 September
⏰ 08:30–13:00 (GMT+4)
📍 Mauritius, Barracuda Room

The Digitalise Youth initiative addresses shrinking civic space and disinformation in Africa by empowering local youth activists and civil society organisations. The initiative is being implemented across 14 countries in the Sahel, West Africa, and the Horn of Africa.

During the session, speakers from the project will share key digital rights challenges affecting young people’s participation in democratic processes, alongside outcomes and policy recommendations to advance inclusive, youth-centred digital policies.

Come ready to share your ideas, challenge the recommendations and help shape the next steps.

Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa

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