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As part of #GPF2026, YORJA is partnering with @UNDPAfrica , @InclusivePeace & the AfricanUnion to explore how culture, dialogue, creative expression & youth leadership can advance reconciliation and transitional justice across Africa. 🗓 15 Oct 🕐 13:00–14:30 (GMT+2) 💻 Online

This #InternationalDayOfPeace, YORJA reaffirms that peace is built through justice, inclusion, dialogue & meaningful youth participation. Young people are not just beneficiaries of peace, they are active architects of peaceful and inclusive societies.

YORJA joins Africa and the world in celebrating the African Union Day, honoring our unity, heritage, and shared future. Together, our voices shape a brighter, stronger, and more prosperous Africa for generations to come. Let’s continue to build the future we want, together!

🎓After one month of intensive training, the Peace Acorns Programme 2026 cohort is graduating! Join us as we celebrate their journey. 📅 2 Sept 2026 🕑 2PM EAT 📍 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… From Hope to Action.

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As we celebrate 3 years of YORJA, we want to make space for the people who have been part of the journey, our colleagues, partners, and friends as they share reflections on their experiences of Transitional Justice, their journey with YORJA, the moments that have shaped them.

3 years of YORJA. 3 years of bold ideas, sleepless nights, resilience and the belief that young people can lead Transitional Justice. Join our 3rd anniversary conversation on 25 Aug at 2PM EAT as we tell the story behind the vision. 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #YORJAAT3

Every YORJA story is part of the journey we are celebrating 💚 As we mark YORJA’s 3rd Anniversary, we are reflecting on the people, experiences, and conversations that have shaped who we are today. #YORJAAt3 #MyYORJAStory #MyTJStory

Across Africa, young people may come from different histories, realities and challenges, but our aspirations remain deeply connected: justice, peace, dignity, inclusion and a future in which we have a meaningful role in shaping our societies. #IYD2026 #InternationalYouthDay

3 years ago, a vision was born: to amplify young people’s voices in advancing justice, peace, accountability & human dignity across Africa. Today, YORJA marks 3 years of impact. Happy 3rd Anniversary, YORJA!🎉 We’re only getting started. ✊🏾 #YORJA

🌱 Meet the Peace Acorns Programme 2026 Cohort! Young leaders from across Africa, bringing diverse experiences, perspectives and visions for building peaceful and just communities. Over the coming weeks, they will learn, connect and grow together. Welcome, Peace Acorns! 🌱✊🏿

Following a successful selection process, YORJA is excited to welcome Cohort 3 of the Peace Acorns Programme 2026! A new cohort. New voices. New possibilities for building peaceful and just societies. Welcome, Cohort 3! ✊🏿🌱 #PeaceAcorns2026 #YouthLeadership #Peacebuilding

🎉 This August, We're Celebrating 3 Years of YORJA! 3 years of youth-led research, advocacy, and championing Transitional Justice. This month, we'll be looking back on our journey, celebrating the people behind our work, sharing inspiring stories from our community. #YORJA@3

We are pleased to welcome two new members to the YORJA team as we continue expanding our work on transitional justice, youth engagement, peacebuilding, and governance across Africa. Excited for the journey ahead together. #YORJA #TransitionalJustice #YouthLeadership

Missed the webinar? The recording of "Letters We Never Send: Mental Health, Justice and the Emotional Realities of Peace Work" is now available. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined the conversation. 🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=mxbvEHH2… #MentalHealth #MHPSS

Some conversations stay with us long after the work ends. Join us for an honest conversation on mental health, burnout, healing, and the emotional realities of peace and justice work. 🗓 29 May 2026 ⏰ 12:30 PM EAT 📍 Zoom Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

On Africa Day, we celebrate Africa’s resilience, diversity, and the collective pursuit of peace, accountability, human rights, and sustainable development. Happy Africa Day 2026!

🎄 Seasons greetings from all of us at YORJA and best wishes for a peaceful and impactful year ahead. 🎥 Watch our 2025 Wrapped

#16DaysOfActivism This year’s theme reminds us that violence has moved online, fuelled by harmful masculinities and conflict. As the campaign ends, the work continues: expose digital GBV, centre survivors, and engage men as allies. #16Days #EndGBV #DigitalViolence