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YPS Resolutions: From Paper to Reality

Khaled Emam

12 August, 2020

Written by Khaled Emam, Human Rights Lawyer and Executive Manager of Justice Call for Rights and Development (Egypt), GPPAC YPS Working Group Member, inspired by an online discussion organised by UNOY Peacebuilders The new UN…

Wise Words from the Youth: UN Security Council Open Debate on Youth, Peace and Security

UNOY Peacebuilders

30 April, 2020

This week, on 27th April 2020, under the presidency of the Dominican Republic, the United Nations Security Council held an open video conference on Youth, Peace and Security. The debate builds on the landmark resolution…

Moving forward the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2250

UNOY Peacebuilders

12 August, 2016

By Matteo Tonella With the announcement by UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon of Graeme Simpson as Lead Author for the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, as well as an advisory group of experts…

Affecting Power Structures: Gender and Youth Perspectives

UNOY Peacebuilders

4 April, 2016

By Hajer Sharief In areas of conflict, support from the international community is often greatly needed. However, the design of this support directly affects power structures in the affected community. A crucial question is therefore:…

The path towards a Security Council Resolution on Youth, Peace and Security

UNOY Peacebuilders

11 December, 2015

At UNOY Peacebuilders, we have been advocating for a strengthened policy framework in the shape of a Security Council Resolution around youth, peace and security since 2012. With the adoption of UN Security Council resolution…

UN Security Council adopts resolution on Youth, Peace and Security

UNOY Peacebuilders

9 December, 2015

On 9 December 2015 the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace & Security. The historical document is the first of its kind to recognize the positive role young people play in building…