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Zoé Clauzure, the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest winner, has just been named the youngest-ever Ambassador for Peace for the Non-Violence Project. At just 14, Zoé is already using her voice and music to champion peace.
Zoé Clauzure, the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest winner, has just been named the youngest-ever Ambassador for Peace for the Non-Violence Project. At just 14, Zoé is already using her voice and music to champion peace.

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Zoé Clauzure, Junior Eurovision Winner, Becomes Youngest Ambassador for Peace at the Non-Violence Project

October 16, 2024 – Zoé Clauzure, the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest winner, has just been named the youngest-ever Ambassador for Peace for the Non-Violence Project (NVP). At just 14, Zoé is already using her voice and music to champion peace and stand up against violence and bullying.


In her new role as Ambassador, Zoé has reimagined the iconic Knotted Gun sculpture, originally created by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd after John Lennon’s tragic death in 1980. Her version, Dreams and Nature for Peace, represents a world built on respect.

Zoé handed the sculpture over to the 2024 Eurovision winner, Nemo, during the finals in Malmö this May, delivering a powerful message: Peace can be achieved through music and the arts, crossing borders and generations.


“I’m so proud to be a Non-Violence Ambassador,” said Zoé Clauzure. “For me, peace means everyone respecting each other’s differences. It’s a world without violence, where music and lyrics can help build bridges to a more peaceful future.”

Zoé has already achieved remarkable things in her music career. She’s performed with artists like Amir, Yseult, and won praise from Camille Lellouche and Barbara Pravi. A semi-finalist on The Voice Kids in 2020, Zoé has released singles such as Ma place and built a loyal online following with her original music and piano covers. Very soon she will also release an EP of five songs.

Her 2023 Junior Eurovision song Coeur—which focuses on school bullying—has struck a chord with audiences, becoming an anthem of resilience and hope. Zoé’s passion for addressing bullying through her music perfectly aligns with NVP’s mission of empowering young people to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Zoé Clauzure with her design of the Knotted Gun sculpture, in front of Non-Violence Ambassador Yoko Ono's sculpture "Imagine"

“We’re thrilled to welcome Zoé as our youngest Ambassador for Peace,” said Maria Norberg from the Non-Violence Project. “Her dedication to standing up against bullying and promoting peace through music is an inspiration. With her voice, Zoé embodies our mission to motivate and educate youth on solving conflicts peacefully, and she follows in the footsteps of Ambassadors like Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, Patrizia Gucci, and Muhammad Ali.”

Zoé will return to the Paradis Latin stage in Paris starting on October 19th, and she’s set to perform at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest final in Madrid this November, where she will pass the torch to the next winner—continuing her mission to spread peace through music.

About the Non-Violence Project
The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVP) is a global organization dedicated to inspiring, motivating, and educating young people on how to resolve conflicts peacefully. Through creative learning programs in schools, sports clubs, and workplaces, NVP empowers youth to handle conflicts without resorting to violence. The Knotted Gun sculpture serves as a symbol of our mission to promote peace and non-violence across the world. The sculpture was created by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, after his friend John Lennon was shot outside his home in New York 1980. A global symbol for peace and non-violence, placed in over 30 strategic places around the world, and among them at the United Nations in New York.

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About the Non-Violence Project
The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVP) is a global organization founded in 1993, dedicated to inspiring, motivating, and educating young people on how to resolve conflicts peacefully. Through creative learning programs in schools, sports clubs, and workplaces, NVP empowers youth and adults to handle conflicts without resorting to violence. The Knotted Gun sculpture serves as a symbol of our mission to promote peace and non-violence across the world. The sculpture was created by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, after his friend John Lennon was shot outside his home in New York 1980. A global symbol for peace and non-violence, placed in over 30 strategic places around the world, and among them at the United Nations in New York.

www.nonviolence.com

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We inspire, motivate and educate young people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation inspires, motivates, and empowers young people by equipping them with the skills to cultivate awareness and understanding of non-violence. Our programs help individuals overcome violence and solve conflicts peacefully, promoting a world where creativity and peaceful communication thrive. We believe that knowledge is power, and through skill-based learning and engaging educational tools, we unlock the potential for positive change in the world.

Since our founding in 1993 in Switzerland, we have educated over 10 million people across five continents. Our education programs and outreach initiatives have earned numerous accolades for best practices. In 2011, President Obama awarded NVPF the President’s Call to Service Award. Other honors include the Presidential Daily Light Award, presented to President Bill Clinton, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International, the American National Safety Council Award for best practice, and the Weed & Seed Award from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2009.

Our iconic symbol, the Knotted Gun, was created by renowned Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd in 1980. The sculpture, depicting a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot, was a response to the tragic assassination of John Lennon. Reuterswärd's intent was to symbolize the futility of violence and the power of peace. The Knotted Gun has since become a global symbol for the Non-Violence Project, representing our commitment to educating the world on peaceful conflict resolution.

With our 30-year legacy, innovative methods, and a growing community of change advocates like you, we are actively shaping a more peaceful and non-violent world.

As a non-profit based in Switzerland, we operate globally, welcoming individuals from all corners of the world to join us in our mission.

For more information about our initiatives, please visit www.nonviolence.com or contact us at admin@nonviolence.com.

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