In brief - Sources and resources for a culture of peace

The UNESCO action in favor of a culture of peace in Africa is placed in the context of the implementation of the “Intersectoral and Interdisciplinary Program of Action for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence” as well as in the Mid-Term Strategy (2014 -2021) of UNESCO, which has identified "building peace by building inclusive, peaceful and resilient societies" as one of two main areas of action for Africa. As such, the Operational Strategy for priority Africa integrates the development of Flagship programmes for the next four years, with the first one entitled "Promoting a culture of peace and non-violence".

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• 26.05.15

  The 46th e-newsletter of UNESCO Regional Office of Yaoundé is available

• 16.02.15

  Youth voices heard in Kigali during the Education for all debate in post-2015

• 11.02.15

  The UNESCO Office in Kinshasa in partnership with the Amani Festival

• 10.02.15

  24th African Union Summit adopts a decision on Culture of Peace

• 04.02.15

  Support to youth and social entrepreneurship and Culture of Peace in Africa

• Network of Foundations and Research Institutions for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace in Africa, Addis Ababa, September 2013 
• Women and Culture of Peace Network (2014)
• Youth and Culture of Peace Network (2014)

• Angola
• Liberia

• Promotion of Peace and non-violence through education
• Scientific cooperation to foster the dissemination of a culture of peace
• Empowering young women and men's participation in building more democratic and inclusive societies
• Fostering dialogue and building peace through heritage, dialogue and creativity
• Media and information literacy for peace and non-violence