Nigeria Youth4Peace Awards 2020

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Association

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Area

Africa

Host Country

NIGERIA

Deadline

06 Nov 2020

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Competitions

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

The Building Blocks for Peace Foundation calls application for Nigeria Youth4Peace Awards 2020. Nigeria Youth4Peace Awards is an annual event designed to reward, celebrate and showcase young people who are making exceptional efforts to conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and sustainable development across Nigeria in commemoration of the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, the first UN resolution on Youth, Peace, and Security.

Summary

This historic global policy framework adopted in December 2015, explores how conflict impacts young peoples lives and what must be done to mitigate its effects. It specifically calls for the recognition of young people as critical stakeholders in peace processes.

In commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security, Building Blocks for Peace Foundation, West Africa Network for Peacebuilding- Nigeria in collaboration with Sanctuary of Hope Foundation and other peacebuilding partners shall be recognizing and rewarding 2 Outstanding Young Peacebuilders/Organizations who are exceptional in the year 2020.