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\"\"Oduwole<\/p>\n

By Amah
\nKindly share:<\/div>\n
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An advocate for peace, education, and gender equality, Zuriel Oduwole, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.<\/p>\n

A Sunday press release noted that Oduwole has actively engaged in global diplomatic efforts, influencing discussions on education and peace, working to create opportunities for marginalised communities and promoting meaningful change.<\/p>\n

Born in Los Angeles to Nigerian grandparents, Oduwole has engaged with several world leaders, including presidents and prime ministers, to discuss policy and development issues.<\/p>\n

Her efforts focus on improving education access for marginalised communities and promoting systemic change.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt 13, Oduwole mediated a territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, meeting with then-President David Granger at the United Nations to emphasise the importance of peaceful dialogue.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2020, she consulted with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on global peace strategies during the Arab blockade of Qatar, which concluded peacefully in 2021,\u201d the statement stated.<\/p>\n

It noted that Oduwole\u2019s nomination recognise her efforts and \u201creflects Nigeria\u2019s growing influence on the global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHer advocacy for education, which she views as fundamental to both development and stability, has been central to her mission from an early age.<\/p>\n

\u201cOduwole\u2019s commitment to education began at nine when she observed young girls in Accra selling goods instead of attending school. This experience inspired her to use documentary filmmaking to raise awareness about educational barriers,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

Upon learning of her Nobel Peace Prize nomination, Oduwole, who is also a filmmaker, sought more investments in young girls, saying, \u201cI have never sought recognition, only to speak up where it\u2019s needed. This honor reflects the urgent need to invest in young voices as agents of change.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the founder of \u2018Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand,\u2019 she is empowering young people, particularly girls, to advocate their rights and future opportunities.<\/p>\n

Through storytelling and diplomacy, Oduwole has inspired change, influencing policies and creating a more inclusive and equitable world.<\/p>\n

The Norwegian Nobel Committee is expected to announce the 2025 laureate later this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegardless of the outcome, Oduwole\u2019s nomination underscores the growing impact of youth advocacy in global policy and sustainable peace efforts,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

The Nobel Peace Prize, one of the world\u2019s most esteemed honours, acknowledges individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to peace and human rights. Punch<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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