When we talk about the #PactForTheFuture, the real test is how its commitments translate into meaningful action—action that young people can understand, shape and help deliver.
Today, I joined young leaders from across Africa for a regional session on the Gen Z Pact for the Future, an important effort to bring the Pact closer to young people and connect its commitments on peace, climate, technology, sustainable development and youth participation to the realities of their countries and communities.
Global commitments only become meaningful when people can engage with them. This means ensuring young people have the information, space and tools to influence implementation, hold institutions accountable and help shape the solutions that will define their future.
The Pact is about the future—but young people must be partners in delivering it today.
Young people across the world may come from different communities, experiences and realities, but many share the same aspirations: to live in peace, have their voices heard and help shape a future that works for everyone.
On #InternationalYouthDay, we recognise young people not only as leaders of tomorrow, but as partners in building peace today. Their ideas, perspectives and participation are essential to creating more inclusive, peaceful and resilient societies.
Let’s create more spaces where young people can participate, lead and turn their aspirations into action.
Happy International Youth Day!
📰New report out now! - From the Reflective Seminar on Youth, Peace and Security National Action Plans in Africa, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in November 2025.
This seminar brought together youth peacebuilders & practitioners from across Africa to reflect on progress, identify persistent gaps & strengthen pathways for advancing YPS- NAPs in Africa.
This report captures their voices and the collective commitments made to move the YPS agenda forward.
📥 Download the full report⤵️
https://t.co/JYIkoRuXRV
Happy to see your commitment to engaging the creative industry, @issasanogoun. Our @loyocameroon team has been providing programme and operational support to Stanley and his team to amplify his impact.
Yesterday, Resident Coordinator @IssaSanogoUN welcomed artist Stanley Enow to explore UN support for the Living Together Festival. 🎶 Harnessing #YouthPower, Stanley envisions creativity as a bridge between generations, fostering #Peace & social cohesion.
@StanleyEnow
New week, same commitment to driving the YPS agenda forward. Fuel your week with the energy of Day 1 from the Reflective Seminar on YPS-NAPs in Africa. Day 1 brought deep reflections, practical lessons & shared strategies to strengthen YPS implementation across the continent.
Explore the vital role of community leaders in peacebuilding with Jude Thadeous! Discover grassroots efforts that promote peace and voter engagement. Tune in to learn how local actions create impact!
🔗 https://t.co/6i1xgV6fXB
@NEDemocracy#Elections101Cameroon#CommunityLeaders
Big news for Cameroon’s youth! Join @Minjec00237 & @UN_Cameroon today for the launch of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace & Security (YPS-NAP 2025–2030)—a roadmap shaped by 4,500+ consultations nationwide and youth-led advocacy for the past 8 years.
#CameroonYPSNAP.
Happy International Youth Day!
Today, we celebrate youth's role in driving change under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” Together with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, we recognize young leaders' vital contributions.
#InternationalYouthDay#YouthForSDGs
At the heart of the electoral process stand young people not just as voters, but as educators & peacebuilders.
🎙️ @loyocameroon
is proud to launch our brand-new video #Podcast Series a powerful platform where voices of the youth take center stage. @NEDemocracy@UN_Cameroon
I am very delighted to share our recent #peacebuilding Field Guide. This publication is an outcome of 4 years of piloting an innovative method to foster youth-led #dialogue, #reconciliation & #peace supported by @swisspeace.
“Improbable Dialogues” was prominent in #Colombia. As a group of young peacebuilders we decided to pilot the model with a group of young people in conflict-hit regions in Cameroon.
Each step of the way was an amazing learning experience that inspired us to document our process in this Field Guide with the hope that it will serve young people and stakeholders across the world.
@loyocameroon
Read more : https://t.co/XsZRoUAZ6k.
@steantshiband@UN_Cameroon@IssaSanogoUN@UNFPACameroon@ACCORD_online@AU_AYAPs@tappingdiotima@PNUDCameroun
Last week, @loyocameroon and @AfriYAN_Camer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their three years of collaboration in advancing a safe, secure, and prosperous Cameroon. This MoU is the result of a joint effort, supported by @UNFPACameroon. Our collaboration will enhance the collective efforts of youth to strengthen the #nexus between peace and humanitarian initiatives. I look forward to an inspiring year ahead. #Putyoungpeoplefirts. @tappingdiotima@DrJustinKoffi@UNFPA_WCARO@UNFPA@steantshiband@IssaSanogoUN@UN_Cameroon
Happy International Women’s Day!
This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” urges us to drive real change for women’s empowerment and equal rights. Youth, your voice matters—let’s stand together for a better future!
#IWD2025#AccelerateAction