Forest Whitaker urges governments to do more for the reintegration of Child Soldiers. He spoke on the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) and its work teaching conflict resolution in schools and small businesses in conflict areas. “The success of our programs, he said, has taught me the value of long-term engagement. The issue of child reintegration should not be seen as just a humanitarian gesture to help vulnerable groups of children move on. It must be seen as a sustainable and strategic investment in the reconstruction of societies.”
Read MoreChristina Myers and Dr. Alaa Murabit discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity in game design. How can new tech create inclusive education that enables people to create their own solutions to social, economic and political issues? At the Global Game Jam in January designers from around the world focused on building educational games around SDG 14: Life Below Water.
Read MoreGraça Machel speaks at Youth 2030 in September to express concern for the future of young people and the need to employment with quality education and skills training.
Read MoreGraça Machel opened a Goalkeepers event with optimism on achieving the SDGs. She spoke with young leaders on on how to fulfill Nelson Mandela’s legacy and drive political change.
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