International Center for Peace, Human Rights and Development-IPHRD Africa

05/06/2026

Peace isn't just the absence of violence; it’s the presence of justice, inclusion, and open dialogue. 🌱🌍

​A lot of times, people confuse peacekeeping with peacebuilding. While one stops the immediate conflict, the other does the deep, long-term work of making sure it doesn't happen again.
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​What does building peace mean to you in your own community? Let us know below! 👇
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03/06/2026

We know young peace leaders bring so much to the table when resolving community conflicts.
In your opinion, what is their greatest value during a mediation process?

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03/06/2026

Young peace leaders bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and are deeply in tune with the unique needs of their peers and communities.

True, lasting mediation can’t happen if the largest part of the population is left out of the room. 🌍✨

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01/06/2026

Today’s Madaraka theme is all about Education & The future. Let's talk real solutions.

Which of the areas on our poster do our leaders need to focus on most?

01/06/2026

Joining the nation in celebrating 63 years of self-rule! 🙌🏾

True independence thrives when we empower our youth, support women leaders, and protect human rights at every level.

Have a peaceful and happy Madaraka Day!🕊🖤❤️💚.

30/05/2026

🎬🌍 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2026 🎥✨

🚀 Young creators worldwide are invited to submit powerful videos promoting migration, diversity, social inclusion, and positive social change!

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has officially opened submissions for the Youth Video Festival — one of the world’s leading youth film initiatives focused on storytelling for impact.

🏆 Benefits:

✅ International recognition

✅ Global exposure for your video

✅ Opportunity to inspire social change

✅ Connect with global creators and organizations

✅ Showcase your talent on an international stage

✅ Build your filmmaking and advocacy portfolio


📅 DEADLINE: 30 June 2026

🔗 APPLY HERE: https://wp.me/p23f03-7iE

💡 PRO TIP: Focus on authentic storytelling. Videos with real human experiences, emotional depth, and clear social impact messages often stand out strongly with international juries.

🔥 Your voice matters. Your story can inspire change worldwide.

29/05/2026

The International Day of Living Together in Peace, proclaimed by UN Resolution 72/130, is a call to build unity, tolerance, solidarity, and understanding across nations and communities. 🌍🕊️

It reminds us that peace is not just the absence of conflict, but a positive process built through dialogue, cooperation, reconciliation, and mutual respect. As UNESCO notes, “since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.”

Today, IPHRD Africa is hosting an online conversation under the theme “Tukuze Amani” to reflect on peaceful coexistence, inclusion, and unity.

📍 Join us on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81294022529?pwd=bDb8MYr9BSbHSQecQIs8AOjAJBC0Vk.1

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak!🌙🤍

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Have you heard about the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Agenda happening in 🇰🇪 right now?

Do you know that Kenya is working on its first National Action Plan on YPS?
For a long time, young people have been left out of major decisions regarding community security, justice, and governance. Often, youth are only mentioned when there is trouble, rather than being seen as part of the solution.

WHAT'S CHANGING?
Kenya is setting up its first-ever national plan to intentionally include young voices - especially young women and grassroots leaders - in conflict mediation and policy making and governance.

WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU:
It means youth leadership isn't just a buzzword anymore; it's becoming a formal requirement in national peacebuilding. It’s about moving from being passive observers to active co-creators of our country's future.

📊 Source: UN Women Africa & the Kenya Coalition on YPS, Technical Framework 2026.
UN Women Africa - ONU Femmes Afrique Kenya Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security National Youth Council Kenya United Network of Young Peacebuilders