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ABOUT US

Welcome to Peace Ambassadors Advocacy Network

Who We Are

Peace Ambassadors Advocacy Network is a Pan-African non-governmental and non-partisan civil society organization committed to advancing peacebuilding, diplomacy, leadership development, advocacy, inclusive governance, and sustainable development across Africa.

PAAN serves as a platform for promoting peace, unity, dialogue, conflict prevention, civic engagement, and social inclusion through strategic advocacy, leadership programmes, peace diplomacy initiatives, and community-driven engagement. The organization is dedicated to empowering citizens, particularly women and emerging leaders, to actively participate in governance, peace processes, democratic development, and nation-building.

As part of its continental engagement framework, PAAN leads several flagship initiatives focused on peace leadership, diplomacy, women’s representation, youth engagement, and governance transformation, including the Pan-African Peace Envoy Initiative and the 30 Million Girls & Women in Parliament Initiative (2035).

PAAN continues to strengthen partnerships and collaborative engagements with civil society organizations, institutions, development stakeholders, and peacebuilding platforms in advancing African-led solutions for peace, democratic stability, leadership development, and sustainable development.

The organization remains committed to building a united, peaceful, inclusive, and globally connected Africa through advocacy, leadership, diplomacy, education, and strategic collaboration.

Pan-African Peace Envoy Initiative

The Pan-African Peace Envoy Initiative is a non-governmental and non-partisan peace leadership and advocacy platform established under the Peace Ambassadors Advocacy Network (PAAN) to promote peacebuilding, diplomacy, leadership development, civic engagement, and sustainable development across Africa.

The initiative is designed to recognize, mobilize, and empower individuals committed to advancing peace, unity, dialogue, conflict prevention, social inclusion, and community impact within their respective communities, institutions, and regions.

Through strategic advocacy, peace diplomacy engagement, leadership development programmes, and community-driven initiatives, the platform seeks to strengthen a growing network of Peace Envoys and advocates dedicated to promoting African-led solutions for peace, democratic stability, inclusive governance, and sustainable development.

The initiative also serves as a platform for fostering collaboration among emerging leaders, professionals, civil society actors, youth and women leaders, and peacebuilding stakeholders working towards a more united, peaceful, and globally connected Africa.

PAAN remains committed to building a credible continental network of Peace Envoys and peace advocates across Nigeria, Africa, and the global community through leadership, advocacy, diplomacy, and strategic engagement.

Executive Advisory Council

H.E. Amb. Dr. Maryam Sani Abacha

Matron & Executive Advisory Council

HRH. Alhaji Dr. Yahaya Abubakar

Executive Advisory Chairman

H.E. Amb. Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed Fncs

Executive Advisory Member

DIG Habu Sani Rtd

Executive Advisory Vice Chairman

H.E. Amb. (Chief) Oluwayemisi Joluwe Bukola

Executive Advisory Member

H.E. DR. Alexander Shapiro Suleiman

Executive Advisory Member

Dr H. C. Jose Angel Ramirez

Executive Advisory Member

Lt. Col. A.Y Bello

Executive Advisory Member

Amb. Onuche Kingsley

PAAN President

Our Events

Bringing people together for peace, leadership, diplomacy, and inclusive development, our events serve as strategic platforms for dialogue, advocacy, collaboration, and community engagement across Nigeria and Africa.

Meet Our Team

Wade Warren

Lead Volunteer

Kristin Watson

Lead Volunteer

Bessie Cooper

Lead Volunteer

Bessie Cooper

Lead Volunteer

Jerome Bell

Lead Volunteer

Arlene McCoy

Lead Volunteer

What People Say About Us

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