For the last two years the #defyhatenow diaspora initiative has sought to achieve inclusion for diaspora perspectives on the conflict mitigation in Cameroon.

February is youth month in Cameroon. Over 70 percent of Cameroons population is below the age of 35. As in most African countries, the youth in Cameroon sit on the crossroads of crisis: from pressure to violent extremism with the political conflicts, to irregular migration patterns to the world etc. In special tribute to the many young people of Cameroon who work towards reconciling peace and fighting hate speech, our diaspora dialogue this month shall focus on young people too.

We shall specially consider the special role of Cameroon based outside Cameroon; their perspectives on transforming the conflict in Cameroon and the particular roles young people play.