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The perspective of young people was and is at the heart of the 375th anniversary of the Peace of Westphalia. That is why a dynamic young debate with international guests kicked off in the theater on 24 October, organized by MUIMUN in cooperation with the city of Münster. The event brought together diverse viewpoints and explored concepts of peace in our complex global landscape. It was divided into three different formats: a discussion, an interview with Leymah Gbowee and a Town Hall Debate in which the audience engaged in a lively debate.

Each guest brought a unique perspective, expertise and a different cultural background, highlighting the diversity in global peace work.

•     Sher Malik: MUN coach of young diplomats (Pakistani perspective)
•     Halil Tomur: MUIMUN Teamer (youth and student perspectives)
•     Markus Lenzen: UN Global Peace Fund Manager (UN perspectives)
•     Prof. Dr. Ummu Salma Bava: Professor of International Studies and Indian Foreign Policy (Indian perspective)
•     Laxman D. Pant: Nepalese journalist and founder of the NGO Media Action Nepal (Asian and journalistic perspective)
•     Leymah Gbowee: Peace and women's rights activist, winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize (African perspective)
•     Moderation: Elmar Theveßen (Head of ZDF Studio Washington and Kerstin Zahlten (MUIMUN)