The Am-YAT unites young peacebuilders across the Americas to strengthen youth-led advocacy and advance the implementation of international and regional YPS frameworks.

Launched in May 2024, the Am-YAT advocates for the participation of youth in peacebuilding processes and decision-making institutions through research, workshops and campaigns, as well as ongoing peacebuilding and development work by grassroots organisations.

Together, the Am-YAT promotes the positive role of young people in building peace. By transforming limited perceptions of youth, the Am-YAT brings visibility to youth-led community efforts as a basis to advocate for their increased space and voice in the regional peace architecture.

In December 2025, the Am-YAT was awarded the 2025 Youth Carnegie Peace Prize for their flagship research report, Catalyst for Change: Youth Leadership in Rights, Diversity and Social Cohesion Across the Americas.

Youth Peace Summit

In July 2024, the Am-YAT gathered in Buenos Aires for a Youth Peace Summit.

The event brought together young advocates to advance the Youth, Peace, and Security agenda in the region, fostering collaboration, strategic discussions, and practical solutions.

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Prize Winning Research Report

In 2025, the Am-YAT launched their research report, Catalyst for Change, which explores the vital role of young people in peacebuilding and advocacy across the Americas and fills critical gaps in existing research on Youth, Peace & Security.

The Am-YAT was awarded the 2025 Youth Carnegie Peace Prize for the report.

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Get in touch with co-chairs Galia Kademian (gkademian@oajnu.org) & Gisselle Wolozny (gissellewolozny@gmail.com)