Youth Peace and Security Training Course

Workshop 2.1: The Constructive Role of Youth in Peacebuilding: Shifting the perception of youth from being viewed as instigators of violence to acknowledging them as proactive agents of transformation and peace. Young individuals are seen as innovators, activists, and community leaders in initiatives for peace.

Workshop 2.2: Youth-Led Peace Initiatives: Supporting youth-led peacebuilding projects, including mediation, reconciliation efforts, and community-based peace actions that foster social cohesion and conflict resolution at the grassroots level.

Workshop 3.1: Preventing Radicalization and Violent Extremism: Tackling the fundamental factors that propel youth towards violent extremism, including unemployment, marginalization, political disenfranchisement, and inadequate education. Programs seek to provide alternatives via education, occupational training, and community involvement.

Workshop 3.2: Confronting Structural Violence: Addressing systemic imbalances, social injustice, and prejudice that lead to youth disenfranchisement and may propel them towards conflict or violence.

Workshop 4.1: Economic Opportunities for Youth: Providing young individuals with access to livelihoods, employment, and entrepreneurial ventures to deter their involvement in violence. Economic stability is regarded as a crucial element in promoting peace.

Workshop 4.2: Skills Development and Education: Equipping youth with education, vocational training, and competencies that enable their contributions to peacebuilding and development. Education mitigates poverty and alleviates social tensions that may incite conflict.

Workshop 5.1: Fostering Intergenerational Dialogue: Connecting older generations with youth to cultivate trust, comprehension, and reciprocal respect. This can avert the marginalization of youth and promote inclusive decision-making in peace and security contexts.

Workshop 5.2: Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Collaboration: Promoting young participation in conversations that foster tolerance, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among varied cultural, religious, and ethnic groups.

Workshop 6.1: Youth in Peacekeeping and Post-Conflict Recovery: Involving young individuals in post-conflict reconstruction initiatives, encompassing the restoration of social services, educational frameworks, and infrastructure. Young individuals are essential in promoting reconciliation and societal healing post-conflict.

Workshop 6.2: Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers and Youth Combatants: Offering psychosocial assistance, educational resources, and economic possibilities to facilitate the reintegration of young individuals into society following their involvement in armed conflict.

Workshop 7.1: Gender-Sensitive Youth Engagement: Acknowledging the distinct experiences of young men, women, and non-binary individuals in conflict environments. Young women encounter distinct hurdles in conflict and peace processes, necessitating active assistance for their participation in peacebuilding efforts.

Workshop 7.2: Combating Gender-Based Violence: Confronting challenges such as early marriage, sexual violence, and exploitation that predominantly impact young women in conflict areas, while empowering them to engage equitably in peace and security initiatives.

Workshop 8.1: Digital Peacebuilding: Utilizing social media, digital instruments, and technology to advance peace, combat hate speech, and cultivate affirmative narratives among young. Technology can facilitate connections among youth across divisions and advocate for non-violent dispute resolution methods.

Workshop 8.2: Cybersecurity and Mitigating Online Radicalization: Tackling the utilization of online platforms for the radicalization of youngsters into violent extremism, while advocating for digital literacy and cybersecurity education to avert this issue.

Workshop 9.1: Youth Engagement in Humanitarian Response: Involving young people in humanitarian response efforts, particularly in conflict and post-conflict settings, where they can play key roles in delivering aid, supporting displaced populations, and rebuilding communities.

Workshop 9.2: Youth-Led Disaster Response and Resilience Building: Young people are often at the forefront of responding to natural disasters and crises. Their participation in resilience-building activities is critical to ensuring long-term recovery and peace.

Workshop 10.1: Youth-Led Networks: Building and supporting youth-led networks and coalitions that work on peace and security issues. These networks provide platforms for youth to collaborate, share best practices, and amplify their voices in peacebuilding efforts.

Workshop 10.2: Global and Regional Collaboration: Promoting cross-border and regional collaboration among youth groups to address common peace and security challenges, such as transnational conflicts, migration, and organized crime.

Workshop 11.1: Youth Leadership in Climate Action and Peace: Recognizing the links between climate change and conflict, especially in vulnerable regions. Young people are leading climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts, contributing to conflict prevention by addressing resource scarcity, migration, and environmental degradation.

Workshop 11.2: Natural Resource Management and Youth Engagement: Engaging young people in sustainable management of natural resources, such as water, land, and forests, as part of conflict prevention strategies in regions prone to environmental stresses and competition over resources.

Workshop 12.1: Youth Advocacy for Peace and Security: Empowering young people to engage in advocacy efforts at local, national, and international levels to influence policies that promote peace and security. Youth-led movements and organizations play a crucial role in pushing for policy changes that reflect the needs of young people.

Workshop 12.2: UNSCR 2250 and Global Youth Frameworks: Encouraging governments and organizations to implement UNSCR 2250 and subsequent resolutions (UNSCR 2419 and 2535) that promote youth participation in peace and security efforts, ensuring that young people’s rights and contributions are recognized in national and international policies.

Workshop 13.1: Psychosocial Support and Trauma Healing: Providing mental health support for young people affected by conflict, violence, or displacement. This helps build resilience and enables youth to contribute positively to rebuilding their communities.

Workshop 13.2: Youth as Peace Educators: Training young people to be peace educators and mediators within their communities, equipping them with conflict resolution skills to address tensions and prevent violence.

Workshop 14.1: Human Rights and Youth Empowerment: Ensuring that youth are aware of their rights and are empowered to demand justice and accountability, particularly in situations where their rights have been violated in conflict settings.

Workshop 14.2: Addressing Youth Marginalization: Targeting efforts to include marginalized youth, such as refugees, internally displaced persons, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ youth, and youth with disabilities, in peacebuilding initiatives.

Workshop 15.1: Monitoring YPS Implementation: Developing frameworks for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of UNSCR 2250 and related youth peace and security policies. This includes tracking the participation of young people in peace processes and their impact on peace and security outcomes.

Workshop 15.2: Accountability Mechanisms: Ensuring accountability from governments, institutions, and international organizations in delivering on commitments to the YPS agenda, including creating inclusive platforms for youth participation.