One of the protracted challenges confronting Africa today is violent conflict. Since the independence of most countries in the region, the continent has been a…
It was four months after he bagged his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He was 22. Alhaji Sammani Zango, his father – obviously elated, opened…
Section 277 of the Child Rights Act (2003) defines a child as a person who has not attained the age of eighteen (18). Children deserve…
Globally, COVID-19 has brought disruptions and the creation of a “new normal. The pandemic has widened inequalities, brought up new conflicts and shaken the trust…
Written by Rafiu Adeniran Lawal, Executive Director, Building Blocks for Peace Foundation On the 2nd March 2020, the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres presented the first…
BBFORPEACE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RAFIU ADENIRAN LAWAL RE-ELECTED UNOY PEACEBUILDERS ISG REPRESENTATIVE
The United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY) – a global network of over 100 youth-led organizations working on conflict prevention and peacebuilding with headquarters in…
The United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening young people’s participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding with the adoption of the United Nations…
19 OCTOBER 2020 PRESS STATEMENT The Nigeria Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (NCYPS) has monitored closely the ongoing development around…
On behalf of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation, WANEP Nigeria, Sanctuary of Hope CSDEA and other peacebuilding partners, we formally announce the call for registration…
Building Blocks for Peace Foundation has announced four finalists for the 2020 Most Outstanding Young Peacebuilders Award. The announcement was made after careful review of…