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Welcome to the Youth for Peace blog, where we share stories and updates about our mission to foster understanding and respect among young people from different religions and backgrounds. At Youth for Peace, we believe that building bridges and creating connections is the key to promoting peace, equality, and justice for all.
Zakaria El Hamel: Morocco’s Architect of Peace and Global Voice for Human Rights
By: Youth For Peace Media Team. Date: May 2026 In an era defined by global polarization, few individuals have managed to bridge the gap between grassroots activism and international diplomacy as effectively as Zakaria El Hamel. Based in the historic city of Oujda, the...
Youth for Peace Participate At 2018 Regional Youth Consultations under the theme ‘Leveraging Youth Capacities for the fight against corruption in Africa’. in line with the AU theme of the Year: Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A sustainable path to Africa’s Transformation.
The overall goal of the Regional Youth Consultations is to provide a collaborative, open and inclusive space to leverage and foster meaningful participation of young people in the fight against corruption in Africa. The Consultations was convened under the auspices...
Zakaria El Hamel: Morocco’s Architect of Peace and Global Voice for Human Rights
By: Youth For Peace Media Team. Date: May 2026 In an era defined by global polarization, few individuals have managed to bridge the gap between grassroots activism and international diplomacy as effectively as Zakaria El Hamel. Based in the historic city of Oujda, the...
Moroccan Peace and Human Rights Advocate Zakaria El Hamel Nominated for Prestigious Global Leadership Prize
Oujda, Morocco — April 30, 2026 — Moroccan peace and human rights advocate Zakaria El Hamel has been officially nominated for the 2026 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize, an internationally recognized award honoring outstanding leaders who demonstrate...
Zakaria El Hamel Nominated for the Prestigious Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize
OUJDA, MOROCCO — The Youth for Peace and Dialogue Between Cultures organization is proud to announce that its president, Zakaria El Hamel, has been officially nominated for the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize. The nomination has been formally acknowledged by the...
Oujda, Morocco: Youth Transforms a Border City into an International Beacon of Peace
Oujda, Morocco – In an era where geopolitical crises and social tensions dominate the headlines, a quiet Moroccan city is capturing the world’s attention. Oujda, located on Morocco’s eastern border, has just been recognized as the 468th International City of Peace by...
Zakaria El Hamel: Teaching 50,000 Moroccan Youth the Meaning of Human Rights
In a world where the language of human rights is often discussed in political halls and academic circles, a young Moroccan activist has chosen a different path—bringing these principles directly to the next generation. Zakaria El Hamel, founder of the organization...