Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I have over the years nursed an ambition to work for peace and social justice in my country and the world at large. The growing problems of crises, and injustices in the world today have challenged me to work more. I desire therefore, to attain skills in conflict resolution, peace and security so that I can be able to understand and participate in peace building and conflict resolution activities around the world. Above all, my vision is to see global peace and stability.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I am Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei, a young Liberian with several years of experience in the public sector working with government and non-governmental development and civil society organizations.

I hold a BA degree in Political Science and Mass Communication from the A>M.E. University in Monrovia, and I am currently enrolled at the Kofi Anan Institute of Conflict Transformation Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Peace and Conflict Transformation.

II have written several papers (articles) and delivered speeches on issues affecting young people, women’s right, and children. On May 16, 2008 I delivered a speech on the topic ‘The Role of Youths in Promoting Women’s Rights’ at a sensitization symposium organized by the Women of Liberia Peace Network (WOLPNET). On October 2, 2007 (International Day of Non-Violence), the National Muslim Students Association of Liberia in partnership with the U.S. Embassy organized a Symposium in the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Auditorium where I delivered a speech on the topic ‘Non-violence in Conflict Resolution; the Role of the Youths/Students. As a result of my contributions to youth activism and my work as a peace advocate, I was commissioned by the Universal Peace Federation as a Youth Ambassador for Peace on the 2008 International Day of Peace (September 21).

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

I have worked as a young peace and development activists in my country and its surrounding countries that form the Mano River Basin- Liberia, Guinea, SIerra Leone and Ivory Coast. I have significant understanding of this area.

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Liberia

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Policy Management Trainee / Governance Commission

How many years professional experience do you have ?

3-5

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://www.ibrahimnyei.blogspot.com

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Democratization, Development, Human Rights

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Communication, Monitoring, Research

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Media and Civil Society in democracy, youth and democracy

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

The Fundamental Rights of Free Speech and Expression in the Consolidation of Democracy in Liberia; The role of the Media and the Civil Society

The Challenges of Achieving Genuine Reconciliation in Liberia

The American 2008 Elections: What Can Africa Do? And Why?

The Question of Democracy in Africa

The Role of the Youths in Promoting Women’s Rights

Non-violence in Conflict Resolution: The Role of the Youths