Giving Young People a Greater Voice in Peace and Security
Overview
Young people have a crucial role to play in the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security. At a time when 42 per cent of the world’s population is under the age of 25, it is vital for states to ensure they are given a greater voice in conflict prevention and resolution.
Our panel will discuss how young people can make a positive contribution in maintaining peace and sustainable development. They will propose concrete measures for the peace and security community to work with young people in new ways in order to achieve this. Drawing on findings from the study The Missing Peace: Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, the speakers will present an innovative framework for engagement with peace and security challenges at local, national and international levels.
This event is held in partnership with Conciliation Resources, Saferworld, World Vision, United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (UN PBSO) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Copies of the Progress Study will be available at the event.
Featured comment | Dr Champa Patel
The UK Needs to Speak With One Voice to Prevent Mass Atrocities
28 February
The government must use a cross-departmental approach, where differing imperatives are aligned, to ensure effective action in situations like eastern Ghouta.