In her response, Naa Kotoku Ojenma I expressed profound gratitude to UNPAF AFRICA, noting that the Foundation's presence had added great dignity to this year's celebration. The festival ended with a pledge of future collaboration between the Adjen-Kotoku Traditional Authority and UNPAF AFRICA on peace-building and youth empowerment. Long live Ghana! Long live Homowo! Long live Peace! Issued by: UNPAF AFRICA Secretariat, Accra.

You Are Invited: Ashanti Regional Remembrance Ceremony 2026 UNPAF Africa invites traditional leaders, government officials, security agencies, civil society organizations, youth groups, and all peace-loving citizens of the Ashanti Region to join us for the Ashanti Regional Remembrance — UN International Day of Non-Violence 2026. Marked each year on 2 October — the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi — the UN International Day of Non-Violence is a global call to uphold a culture of pea

You Are Invited: Bono Regional Remembrance Ceremony 2026 UNPAF Africa warmly invites traditional authorities, law enforcement agencies, religious leaders, politicians, youth groups, civil society organizations, and the general public to join us for the Bono Regional Remembrance — UN International Day of Peace & Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day 2026. This is more than a commemoration. It is a call to action — a moment for the Bono Region of Ghana to stand together and recommit to th

Peace is not free. It is built — person by person, community by community, across the length and breadth of Africa. At UNPAF Africa, we bring together traditional authorities, security agencies, religious leaders, politicians, and youth to build the foundations of lasting peace. We commission Peace Ambassadors. We deliver education to children who have none. We stand at the forefront of Africa's most urgent conversations — on governance, on justice, on the dignity every human

For Immediate Release — 9 August 2026 SUNYANI, BONO REGION, GHANA — The United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation Africa (UNPAF Africa) will hold the Bono Regional Remembrance on Monday, 21 September 2026, at the Glamossay Hotel Conference Room, Abesim–Sunyani Road, Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana. The event will commence at 10:00 AM. The gathering marks two significant observances: the United Nations International Day of Peace and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. It will unite

Join UNPAF Africa on Monday, 21 September 2026 for the Bono Regional Remembrance, marking the UN International Day of Peace and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. Event Details: Date: Monday, 21 September 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Glamossay Hotel Conference Room, Abesim–Sunyani Rd, Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana Theme: "Partnering Traditional Authorities, Law Enforcement, Religious Leaders, Politicians, and Youth — Promoting Democracy, Dialogue and Governance for Sustainable Peace, Se

In a world increasingly marked by division and conflict, the importance of interfaith dialogue cannot be overstated. This approach fosters understanding, respect, and cooperation among diverse religious communities. By engaging in meaningful conversations, individuals can bridge gaps, dispel misconceptions, and work together towards a common goal: lasting peace. Understanding Interfaith Dialogue Interfaith dialogue refers to the open and respectful exchange of ideas and belie

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