The 45th edition of World Peace Day was commemorated in Cameroon on September 22, 2026, with a ceremony held at the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cameroon in Yaoundé. The event was presided over by Minister of Youth and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, and attended by Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irène Nguene. The theme of the celebration was "Investing in peace for all, everywhere, every day." The ceremony was marked by an ecumenical prayer and a message from the United Nations Secretary-General.
In his address, Minister Mounouna Foutsou emphasized that peace is not just the absence of war, but also encompasses human dignity, social justice, and inclusion. He stressed that building peace requires education for children, protection of women, guidance for young people, and dialogue within families. The minister also warned against hate speech and manipulation, particularly on social media, and encouraged young people to be responsible and vigilant in promoting peace.
The ceremony was attended by administrative officials, civil society actors, and young people, who were urged to work together to promote peace. Minister Foutsou highlighted the importance of collective mobilization in achieving peace and encouraged the youth to be proactive in promoting peace and denouncing hate speech. The event was a call to action for all Cameroonians to work towards creating a more peaceful and harmonious society.
The World Peace Day celebration in Cameroon was marked by various activities, including an ecumenical prayer and a message from the United Nations Secretary-General. The event was an opportunity for Cameroonians to come together and reflect on the importance of peace in their daily lives. Minister Foutsou emphasized that peace is a collective responsibility and that everyone has a role to play in promoting it.
In his remarks, Minister Foutsou also emphasized the need for young people to be responsible and to denounce hate speech and manipulation. He encouraged them to be proactive in promoting peace and to work towards creating a more harmonious society. The minister's message was echoed by Minister Nguene, who emphasized the importance of social cohesion and collective effort in achieving peace.
The World Peace Day celebration in Cameroon was a significant event that brought together various stakeholders to promote peace and harmony. The event was a reminder that peace is a collective responsibility and that everyone has a role to play in promoting it. The celebration was a call to action for all Cameroonians to work towards creating a more peaceful and harmonious society.
The event was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Civic Education, in collaboration with other government ministries and civil society organizations. The celebration was part of a broader effort to promote peace and harmony in Cameroon, and to encourage collective mobilization in achieving this goal. The event was a success, with many participants expressing their commitment to promoting peace and harmony in their communities.
Key points
- The 45th World Peace Day was celebrated in Cameroon on September 22, 2026, with a ceremony held in Yaoundé.
- The event was presided over by Minister of Youth and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, and attended by Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irène Nguene.
- The theme of the celebration was "Investing in peace for all, everywhere, every day," and the event emphasized collective mobilization in promoting peace.
