Resilience and Hope: Youth and Peacebuilding in Palestine
Today’s younger generations of Palestinians desperately need to become more engaged in community peacebuilding activities to end the division of Palestinian society.
Category Archives: Youth, Peace and Sustainable Security
This article series shows how young people are playing a crucial role building peace in societies across the globe and explains why the international community’s empowerment of youth peacebuilding initiatives should continue.
La Legión del Afecto: Colombia’s Powerful Network for Peace
The fate of Colombia’s Legión del Afecto as a government-financed peacebuilding program is uncertain, but it looks to endure as an independent social movement. Its persistence is due both to its historical development and to its emphasis on affective relationships.
The Power of Sport for Youth in Conflict
Action sports are increasing in popularity in the Middle East. For youth in conflict zones, these collaborative projects provide space for local voices and means of empowerment.
Neglected or Criminalized: The Need for Youth Inclusion in Peacebuilding
The inclusion and participation of young people in societies is a necessary condition for sustainable peace. The neglect of young people’s current needs and future livelihoods is a recipe for renewed conflict.
The Role of Youth in Peacebuilding: Challenges and Opportunities
Young people are frequently ‘othered’ in discussions about on conflict. This is a dangerous practice as youths can play a very positive role aiding peacebuilding in societies recovering from conflict. The […]