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Speakers: Permanent Representative of Jordan to the United Nations, Dina Kawar Oscar Fernandez Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Ahmad Alhendawi, the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Sabah Ismail, youth peace activist from Pakistan Press Conference following the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security.
Story by UN-Habitat UN-Habitat has hailed the UN Security Council for passing the resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security saying it was an important paradigm shift. “UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security is a paradigm shift, away from the idea of young people being seen as a threat to security
By: Nancy Lindberg, President of United State Institute of Peace (USIP) https://twitter.com/nancylindborg/status/676526380213907456 In a landmark decision, the United Nations Security Council this week adopted its first resolution to address the critical role that young people play in preventing and resolving conflict. Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, which passed with the unanimous support
Statement by Phumzile Mlambo, UN Women Executive Director UN Women welcomes the historic adoption of the first Security Council resolution on youth, peace and security. The resolution, spearheaded by Jordan, and adopted unanimously by Council members on 9 December, recognizes for the first time that youth’s vulnerabilities and experiences of conflict must be differentiated,
On 10 December, the UNESCO Director-General welcomed the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Youth, Peace and Security. Sponsored by Jordan, Resolution 2250 underlines the vital role of young women and men in building peace and countering the rise of violent extremism. “I applaud the vision that has guided Jordan in focusing the UN Security
It's the turn of the young to take centre stage at the UN climate change conference, COP21, on Thursday in Paris. A number of youth-led meetings, workshops and activities are planned throughout the day; providing a unique opportunity for young people to weigh-in on the climate debate. Matthew Wells has the story. Many of the
“Youth as Agents of Change” was the motto of Young and Future Generations Day, held on 4 December 2015. The day featured a series of youth-led events, interviews and various that prove that young people are key players in reaching innovative, inspiring and ambitious climate change solutions. https://youtu.be/nbKxNUVKBBI
Speaking to around 1300 young leaders gathered at "One Young World", a regular summit that aims to bring together young talent from companies, NGOs, universities and other organizations to create long-lasting positive change, the Envoy on Youth delivered a message at the closing session of "One Young World" on behalf of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Desperation and boredom add to the pressure that displaced teens living in temporary collective shelters experience on a daily basis. Often feeling marginalized and insignificant and having lived through intense traumas Palestine refugee teens living in UNRWA shelters voiced their desire to be heard and to share their experiences with their parents and communities. In
Youth debate on the stage was lively. (UNV India/YKA, 2015) The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme in India, Youth Ki Awaaz (YKA) and Action/2015 are convinced that India’s young population and their spirit of volunteerism can help overcome poverty and achieve the sustainable development agenda. They are therefore constantly exploring possibilities to mobilize
