Baku: On March 16, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announced the selection of 47 new young Peace Ambassadors from 42 countries, chosen from among 3,000 applicants as part of the fourth cohort of its Leadership Training in Peace and Security (LTIPS). Azerbaijani youth Narmin Seyid and Suleyman Zeynalli are among them. This brings the total number of ICESCO Young Peace Ambassadors to 227.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, this two-year training program aims to promote peace through 10 training modules, primarily focused on strengthening youth leadership and raising awareness about the importance of positive changes in communities. The program involves a wide range of leaders, experts, and specialists, while also reinforcing ties with the network of Young Peace Ambassadors from previous cohorts. This is intended to build the capacities of youth and women in sustainable development and peace, and to promote social cohesion and coexistence.

ICESCO's Leadership Training in Peace and Security, whose previous editions have resulted in 87 youth projects and hundreds of activities, forms part of the Organization's '360° Peace' approach. This comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework seeks to promote sustainable peace by addressing key development areas and implementing numerous initiatives aimed at advancing the values of peace, dialogue, and citizenship.