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In Case You Missed It! We launched a report about the crucial role young leaders play in addressing the interlinked challenges of climate change and conflict. Our research report, “Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate and Conflict Responses,” is officially launched! This important report brings to light the voices and perspectives of youth from Burkina Faso, Niger, Pakistan, the Philippines, Somalia, and Uganda, emphasizing their vital role in addressing the pressing interlinked challenges of climate change and conflict. If you missed our online presentation, don’t worry! You can still catch up on the insights and recommendations shared by our incredible panel of young leaders. 👉 Get the full report and presentation here: https://lnkd.in/e8QxZWtf Thank you for joining us in this vital conversation! Together, we can pave the way for a more peaceful and sustainable future. #ResilienceRising #YouthLeadership #ClimateAction #KofiAnnanFoundation #YouthVoices #Peacebuilding Kofi Annan Foundation | Extremely Together | SIPRI Stockholm International Peace Research Institute | Global Challenges Foundation

Over the next few weeks, some of us will be lucky enough to enjoy a pause from non-stop zoom meetings and travels. We will look up from our screens, meet with loved ones, go for walks, and read important books.    It will be the opportunity to reflect on the scale of the challenges we face. The year 2024 draws to a close amidst renewed conflict, rising authoritarianism and an international order at breaking point. And yet, the Kofi Annan Foundation sees reasons for hope and renewal in 2025, if cooperation and trust can be restored and if policies and programmes can truly put humans at the center.     We find inspiration and energy in the young people in our network and the many innovative organizations with whom we partner. In 2025, we will do our best to deliver on their expectations and to carry forward Kofi Annan’s legacy. We will continue empowering youth leadership, promoting democracy and advocating for a more effective and equitable multilateral system.    We hope we can rely on your continued support and wish you all a joyful holiday season and a very Happy New Year.   The Kofi Annan Foundation team.

Exciting Opportunity: Call for Tenders! The Kofi Annan Foundation is seeking an Independent Evaluator to assess the effectiveness of the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security (KACFS) and its efforts to reshape global food security governance. Details:  Contract: $10,000 USD max Evaluation period: mid-February to end March 2025 Deliverables: Final report, recommendations, and presentation materials (see TOR). What we’re looking for:  Experience in governance or food security programme evaluations.  Strong analytical and reporting skills. Strong understanding of the multilateral system and SDG challenges. Ability to conduct stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions. NEW DEADLINE, Apply by: 6 January 2025 ! Send applications to HR@kofiannanfoundation.org with a motivation letter, CV, financial offer, and references. More information here: https://lnkd.in/eNe8NKg4

The EU's Democracy Shield is still an unidentified political object (UPO) at this stage, which is why the Kofi Annan Foundation, International IDEA, the European Partnership for Democracy and the European Economic and Social council joined forces to convene a broad group of stakeholders to discuss it, and make some recommendations for the New Commission. Here were my 4 key take-aways: 1) The EU should take a holistic approach, not focus only on defending against foreign interference in elections, for example; 2) It should implement existing tools. The EU adopted an impressive raft of instruments over the last few years (AI Act, EDAP, EMFA, DMA, DSA) which collectively shore up democratic space, but will be difficult to implement and enforce. That should be the priority; 3)The Democracy Shield (EDS) should aim to protect and promote democracy both within the EU, and beyond its borders, especially in the enlargement countries; 4)Defending democracy should be at the heart of the EU defence strategy. #democracyshield #internationalidea #Europeanpartnershipfordemocracy #europeaneconomicandsocialcouncil

Corinne Momal-Vanian, our Executive Director, delivered a keynote speech today at the 16th EISA Annual Symposium in Nairobi. Her speech, titled “Back to the Future?”, explored the theme of navigating political transitions in Africa. Discover the full speech here: https://lnkd.in/g_j8MhgY Thank you to the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa - EISA for hosting this vital discussion.

What Does It Take to Transform Political Leadership? 🌟 In this thought-provoking interview, Kimberly McArthur, Chief Operating Officer of the Apolitical Foundation and co-founder of the (LEiP) Initiative, shares her vision for the Expert Council. Kimberly dives deep into how the council aims to: 🔹 Restore trust in leadership 🔹 Reignite global interest in political excellence 🔹 Equip leaders to tackle 21st-century challenges 🎥 Watch now to explore her insights and discover how the Expert Council is driving impactful change in global leadership: https://bit.ly/41rfHGH #LeadershipExcellence #LEiPInitiative #PoliticalLeadership #Inspiration #LEiP #GenevaLeadershipAlliance

Happening Today: The Launch of The GenAI Factor in the 2024 Elections Report! As AI continues to shape our world, what lessons can we draw from its impact on this year's EU and US elections? Join us this evening for an engaging discussion with leading experts on how AI is transforming democratic processes and governance in the EU and US. Date: Today, 11 December 2024 Time: 17:00 - 19:00 Location: European Parliament, Room ASP 3HI Join us online here: https://bit.ly/3ZLniyQ Featured Speakers: Brando Benifei | Member of the European Parliament, Co-Rapporteur on the AI Act Quang-Minh Lepescheux | Director, European Government Affairs, Microsoft Laura Lázaro Cabrera | Director of the AI Programme, Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe Daniela A. Rincón | Co-Author, The GenAI Factor at the Ballot Box, Democracy Reporting International Sébastien F.W. Brack | Senior Advisor and EU Representative, Kofi Annan Foundation Sofia Viviani | Policy Officer, Eumans There’s still time to join us for this critical conversation on the intersection of technology and democracy. We look forward to seeing you there! #AI #Democracy #Elections #Governance #KofiAnnanFoundation European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)

10 December 2024 marks 76 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted—one of the world’s most powerful commitments to equality and dignity for all. Without respect for #humanrights, there can be no sustainable #peace. Let’s honor the UDHR by standing up for our rights and those of others, working toward a more just and sustainable world for generations to come. #HumanRightsDay #StandUp4HumanRights

☮️The new European Commission must uphold #democracy as the foundation for peace, inclusive development, and the respect of #HumanRights. Corinne Momal-Vanian Kofi Annan Foundation Explore the EPD network wishes for the new European Commission 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/dMtNJ-zm    #WishesForTheEU

Only Two Days to Go Until the Launch of The GenAI Factor in the 2024 Elections Report! As AI continues to shape our world, what lessons can we draw from its impact on the EU and US elections this year? Join us for an insightful discussion with leading experts as they explore how AI is influencing democratic processes and governance in the EU and US. Date: 11 December 2024 Time: 17:00 - 19:00 Location: European Parliament, Room ASP 3HI Featured Speakers: Brando Benifei | Member of the European Parliament, Co-Rapporteur on the AI Act Quang-Minh Lepescheux | Director, European Government Affairs, Microsoft Laura Lázaro Cabrera | Director of the AI Programme, Centre for Democracy and Technology Daniela A. Rincón | Co-Author The GenAI Factor at the Ballot Box, Democracy Reporting International Sébastien F.W. Brack | Senior Advisor and EU Representative, Kofi Annan Foundation RSVP by 9 December, 5pm: brack@kofiannanfoundation.org Don’t miss this critical discussion on the intersection of technology and democracy.