Kofi Time: The Podcast
Kofi Time: The Podcast
Kofi Annan Foundation
Youth & Peace: Then & Now | Kofi Time with Hajer Sharief & Jeremy Gilley
27 minutes Posted Sep 21, 2022 at 6:43 am.
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In episode 7 of Kofi Time, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes two special guests, Hajer Sharief and Jeremy Gilley, to discuss the importance of youth inclusion in global challenges and peacebuilding.
Sharing their experiences of meeting and working with Kofi Annan, Hajer and Jeremy highlight Kofi Annan’s ability to connect with young people, giving them a voice and treating them as true counterparts.
Kofi Annan knew young people can be powerful agents of change. What can we learn from the 'Kofi Annan way' and how can we ensure youth are included in decision-making?
About Hajer Sharief:
Hajer Sharief is a Libyan human rights advocate and the co-founder of “Together we build it.” Hajer promotes the participation of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts in Libya. The United Nations Secretary-General selected her to serve as a member of the Advisory Group of Experts for the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, mandated by UNSCR 2250. Hajer is also one of the twelve UN Women Champions on Women, Peace, Security and Human Rights and one of the twelve Extremely Together Young Leaders.
About Jeremy Gilley:
Actor and filmmaker Jeremy Gilley is best known for founding Peace One Day. A passionate advocate, Jeremy has made it his mission to ensure that war-torn countries work towards a state of peace. Since establishing the foundation, Jeremy has pioneered vital work in countries torn apart by conflict and made a difference to the lives of many. Throughout his career, Jeremy has been highly rewarded for his commitment to a peaceful world. In 2008, he received the 2008 Campaigner of the Year award and the Cinema for Peace Award for the Most Inspirational Film of the Year. Later in 2010, he was awarded the Wateler Peace Prize by the Carnegie Foundation. He has also been the recipient of the Lennon-Ono Grant for Peace, the Champions of Peace Award and the Africa Peace Award.