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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...
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...
🕊️ Youth for Peace and Dialogue Between Cultures – Official Statement
Youth for Peace and Dialogue Between Cultures expresses deep concern over the escalating military strikes and retaliatory actions that threaten peace and stability in the Middle East. We reaffirm that violence and armed confrontation can never be a solution to...
Zakaria El Hamel Appointed to the Gandhi-Mandela Foundation’s International Team in Spain
We are proud to announce that Zakaria El Hamel, President of Youth for Peace Association and an internationally recognized peacebuilder, has been officially appointed as a member of the International Team of Collaborators of the Gandhi-Mandela Foundation in Spain....
Official Statement of Solidarity
The organization Youth for Peace & Dialogue Between Cultures expresses its full solidarity with Ms. Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, in light of the recent...
Statement on the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism
On the occasion of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, Youth for Peace & Dialogue Between Cultures – Morocco reaffirms its unwavering commitment to promoting peace, tolerance, and intercultural...