Maryam Bukar Hassan’s appointment as the first-ever United Nations’ Global Advoc

Maryam Bukar Hassan's appointment as the first-ever United Nations' Global Advocate for Peace is indeed a significant and inspiring development. As a spoken word artist and poet, she brings a unique and powerful perspective to the global peace movement, using the universal language of art to unite and uplift voices for peace and understanding.


Her focus on gender equality, youth empowerment, and inclusive peace-building is particularly important, as these issues are at the heart of creating sustainable peace and a more equitable future. Young people are not only the most affected by conflict but also the most capable of driving change. By speaking directly to them and empowering them, she can help shape a more peaceful and just world.

The UN's 80th anniversary is a timely reminder of the need for collective action towards peace and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. The current global context, with unprecedented challenges such as climate change, inequality, pandemics, and ongoing conflicts, underscores the urgency of this mission.

Maryam's role as a Global Advocate for Peace will be instrumental in raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and advocating for the necessary actions to achieve a peaceful world. Her message of peace not being merely the absence of war, but the presence of understanding, resonates deeply. It highlights the importance of empathy, communication, and mutual respect in addressing the root causes of conflicts and building a culture of peace.

Her work, combined with the efforts of other peace advocates and organizations around the globe, can help to amplify the call for peace and motivate individuals and communities to actively participate in peace-building processes. It is crucial that we all support and engage with such initiatives to create a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.

Melissa Fleming- UN :