05/03/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM FOR PEACEBUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (IYDEF-PEF) CONGRATULATES HRH DR. AMB. ABDUL RAZAK TOURE ON APPOINTMENT AS AFRICA HIGH COMMISSIONER, United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation (UN-PAF)
Date: 5th March, 2026
Location: Global Secretariat
The International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF) proudly announces and celebrates the appointment of its Global President, HRH Dr. Amb. Abdul Razak Toure, as the Africa High Commissioner of the United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation (UN-PAF).
This prestigious continental appointment positions HRH Dr. Toure as the strategic representative of UN-PAF across Africa, with responsibility for advancing the Foundation’s mission, strengthening institutional partnerships, and promoting initiatives that foster peacebuilding, humanitarian engagement, and sustainable development.
The appointment reflects international recognition of Dr. Toure’s diplomatic leadership, cross-border engagement capacity, and unwavering dedication to peace advocacy. His wealth of experience in international relations, governance dialogue, and multilateral collaboration uniquely qualifies him to drive transformative impact across the African continent.
In his capacity as Africa High Commissioner, Dr. Toure will:
Provide strategic oversight and coordination of UN-PAF initiatives across African nations;
Strengthen partnerships with governments, civil society institutions, and development stakeholders;
Champion youth inclusion, conflict prevention frameworks, and humanitarian interventions aligned with global peace standards;
Promote sustainable development initiatives consistent with international cooperation principles.
Speaking on the development, representatives of IYDEF-PEF described the appointment as a milestone not only for the Foundation but for youth-driven peacebuilding efforts across Africa.
“This appointment is a testament to visionary leadership and a reaffirmation of Africa’s growing role in shaping global peace architecture. We are confident that HRH Dr. Amb. Abdul Razak Toure will elevate the operational footprint and credibility of UN-PAF throughout the continent.”
IYDEF-PEF reiterates its commitment to collaborating with regional and international stakeholders to strengthen peace, empowerment, and sustainable development initiatives under Dr. Toure’s continental leadership.
The Foundation extends its profound congratulations to HRH Dr. Amb. Abdul Razak Toure and wishes him a successful and impactful tenure in this distinguished role.
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About IYDEF-PEF
The International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF) is a youth-focused organization committed to advancing peacebuilding, leadership development, civic engagement, and socio-economic empowerment across communities through strategic partnerships and innovative programming.
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