A monument dedicated to unity was inaugurated on September 18 in Timbou, Cinkassé commune, by Prefect of Cinkassé, Colonel Yanani Tiékabe. The monument was created by NGO Youth Awake with financial support from the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the IFA/ZIVIK program. It is part of the second phase of the project to strengthen inclusion and resilience of young people and women to combat violent extremism and terrorism.
The monument features a soldier and a young civilian embracing, symbolizing the union between the public force and the civilian population, a condition for peace. Colonel Yanani Tiékabe emphasized the importance of the monument's message in the fight against violent extremism and terrorism in Togo, particularly in the Savanes region. He invited the people of Timbou to maintain the monument for future generations.
The President of the Board of Directors of Youth Awake, Dambré Sibidi, stated that the monument is a tool for awareness, reminding citizens that peace is never definitively acquired and must be built and consolidated daily through dialogue, respect for differences, solidarity, rejection of violence, and participation in community life. He expressed hope that the monument will remain a symbol of unity, fraternity, and peaceful coexistence for present and future generations.
The monument's designer, Tiem Sounguedjoi, said the work was conceived to embody national harmony, solidarity between security forces and the civilian population, and attachment to peace and social cohesion values specific to the Savanes region. The monument is part of a project aimed at promoting social harmony and durable cohesion.
The inauguration of the monument is a significant step towards promoting peace and unity in Togo. The project to strengthen inclusion and resilience of young people and women is crucial in the fight against violent extremism and terrorism. The German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs' support through the IFA/ZIVIK program highlights the importance of international cooperation in promoting peace and stability.
The people of Timbou have welcomed the monument, seeing it as a symbol of unity and peace. The monument is expected to serve as a reminder of the importance of dialogue, respect, and solidarity in building a peaceful and harmonious society. The maintenance of the monument has been entrusted to the people of Timbou, who have been urged to take ownership of it.
The inauguration of the monument in Timbou is a significant event in Togo's efforts to promote peace and unity. The project's focus on strengthening inclusion and resilience of young people and women is critical in promoting social harmony and durable cohesion. The monument is expected to remain a symbol of unity and peace for generations to come.
Key points
- The monument was created with financial support from the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The monument symbolizes the union between the public force and the civilian population.
- The project aims to strengthen inclusion and resilience of young people and women to combat violent extremism and terrorism.
