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Women and youth contribution to peacebuilding processes

12
July 2025

In this episode, we speak to Zineb Benalla, international consultant and CEO of Eirene Associate, as she reveals the vital yet often hidden roles youth and women play in peacebuilding, shares real-world examples of how their initiatives prevent violence and build stability, examines the barriers that still keep them out of formal processes, and offers one key message for African policymakers ready to unlock their full potential.

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