Yorosso, Mali City Council Adopts Resolution on Community Charter to Promote Culture of Peace

On May 26, 2025, Yorosso City Council in Mali, Africa took a significant step toward realizing peace in the region by passing a resolution to promote a culture of peace. A total of 23 people, including the Mayor of Yorosso and members of the City Council, attended the meeting at Yoroso City Hall and unanimously approved the resolution.

The resolution is significant in that it reaffirms the spirit of Article 10 ‘Spreading Culture of Peace’ of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War(DPCW), which HWPL proclaimed and provides a legal framework for the establishment of a culture of peace in the city of Yorosso. In particular, it recognizes HWPL Mali branch as an official partner in peace initiatives with the city government, providing institutional support for public-government partnerships.

Article 1 of the resolution designates May 25th of each year as the “Peace Day” of Yorosso City, paving the way for the community to continue to celebrate peace and practice it in their daily lives.

The adoption of this resolution was the result of a civic engagement dialog that took place in Yorosso City from March 2024 for over a year. After signing an MOU with the city to collaborate on the “We Are One” project, HWPL worked with local residents to identify the causes of conflict in the region and chose customary law as a practical solution. The mayor was directly involved in the dialogue process and was also involved in the drafting of the resolution, contributing to ensuring that its provisions were in line with local realities.

In addition to the civic engagement dialogues, HWPL Mali continued to implement a variety of community programs, including peace events and street clean-ups, to build trust in the community. This trust led to the adoption of the resolution and ensured the sustainability of the peace efforts.

Mr. Mamadou Kone, who is one of consultants of HWPL Mali branch leading regional initiatives, took a critical role in adoption of the resolution through his communication with Yorosso city government.

Yorosso city is currently planning a number of programs to promote a culture of peace and volunteerism. These include sharing traditional ways of resolving conflicts through intergenerational dialogues, revitalizing traditional festivals that promote community cohesion, and documenting local customs.

Commenting on the achievement, HWPL Mali Chief Branch Manager Ms. Kelly Aka said:

“This resolution marks a turning point in Mali’s efforts for peace. It is not an idea from outside, but the result of consultations and exchanges within the community. This gives us a great opportunity to establish a real culture of peace in the city of Yorosso, which will spread throughout the country, I strongly believe.”

The adoption of the resolution by the Yorosso City Council is a tangible demonstration of the effectiveness of working with local governments to build peace in communities, not only in Mali but across Africa.

Yorosso, Mali City Council Adopts Resolution on Community Charter to Promote Culture of Peace

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