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IIT Guwahati’s Sukanya Sonowal Named Lead of Communications for Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network

The appointment highlights India’s emergence in youth-led diplomacy following her rigorous three-stage peacebuilding vetting.

IIT Guwahati student appointed as Commonwealth youth peace ambassador
Sukanya Sonowal is the co-founder of STEMvibe.

Overview

  • Sukanya Sonowal has been selected as Lead of Communications and Public Relations on the CYPAN Executive Committee for 2025–2027.
  • The Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network brings together young leaders from 56 member nations to promote dialogue, community service and counter violent extremism.
  • Her appointment resulted from a three-stage process evaluating candidates on commitment to peacebuilding, knowledge of Commonwealth values and leadership experience.
  • Beyond campus, Sonowal co-founded STEMvibe to reach over 3,000 students nationwide and launched The Integral Cup mathematics contest attracting 2,500 undergraduates.
  • She has built large-scale communications partnerships with global firms including Optiver, Qube Research & Technologies and Jane Street.