iDovers working for peace in a COVID-19 world

The African Union explores intra/interfaith approaches in countering violent extremism on the continent.

The African Union’s iDove initiative provides a youth-led platform for peacebuilders in Africa, Asia and Europe. Drawing on the soft power of religion, it aims to foster creative approaches to the prevention of violent extremism. This policy brief explores the sustainability of the iDove approach in Africa, and identifies opportunities for the initiative as the continent struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

About the author 

Muneinazvo Kujeke joined the ISS in 2016 and is currently a Research Officer with the Peace Operations and Peacebuilding Programme. She is an expert on youth engagement in peace and governance processes and is a School of Transnational Governance Fellow at the European University Institute. 

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