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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.
Youth for Peace Founder Zakaria El Hamel Featured on Cover of African Peace Magazine (UK) July 2026 Issue
We are proud to announce that Zakaria El Hamel, Founder and President of Youth for Peace and Dialogue Between Cultures, has been featured as the cover guest and exclusive interviewee for the July 2026 issue of African Peace Magazine (UK). In this in-depth...
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...
🕊️ 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....