Join us for the first in a series of online conversations featuring young change-makers and experienced peace-builders working together to contribute to peace-building in the Commonwealth.
The session will feature the joint winners of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize, Rev Dr James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa.
They co-founded Interfaith Mediation Centre, a grassroots organisation that has successfully mediated between Christians and Muslims throughout Nigeria.
The centre now has over 20,000 members, reaches out to militias and guides young people to prevent them from joining conflicts.
Peace Talks series
The Peace Talks series is part of the Commonwealth Faith Festival, which aims to promote peace-building and conflict resolution across generations of Commonwealth citizens. The talks will feature Commonwealth Peace Fellows, a cadre of experienced peace-builders who will provide mentorship and support to your leaders.
The online events, which will be held monthly until December 2025, provide a space to listen, learn, and be inspired by the success stories of fostering peace. Participants will also reflect on approaches to countering violent extremism, fostering social cohesion and resolving conflicts, especially important during a time of heightened global tensions.
The Peace Talk series is being hosted in partnership with the Khalili Foundation, the Commonwealth Secretariat, and the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network.
Participants and guests
- Commonwealth Young Peace Ambassadors
- Youth organisations, networks and partners supporting peace initiatives
- Peace fellows and established peace-builders
Event speakers
- Rev Dr James Movel Wuye, Co-founder of the Interfaith Mediation Centre
- Imam Dr Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa, Co-founder of the Interfaith Mediation Centre
- Haneekah Rahil, Global Coordinator, Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
- Huey Yi, Regional Engagement Lead, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
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