Mapping Youth, Peace and Security work by Member States |
In December 2015, the Security Council adopted the ground-breaking resolution 2250, the first resolution fully dedicated to recognizing the important and positive role that young women and men play in the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security.
Security Council Resolution 2250 affirms the important role young women and men can play in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, as a key aspect of the sustainability, inclusiveness and success of peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. 2250 recognizes that, as the generations needed to carry peace into the future, youth should be actively engaged in formative peace processes and contribute to justice and reconciliation. This Resolution recognises the potential of a large youth population, viewing it as a unique demographic dividend that can contribute to lasting peace and economic prosperity if inclusive policies are in place. The Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Council under the leadership of the Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Security Council Resolution 2250 requests the Secretary-General “to carry out a progress study on the youth’s positive contribution to peace processes and conflict resolution, in order to recommend effective responses at local, national, regional and international levels.” The Resolution further requests the Secretary-General to make the results of this study available to the Security Council and all Member States of the United Nations.
UNFPA and PBSO are leading the development of this Study, in close coordination with the Secretary-General Envoy on Youth and other partners of the United Nations, ensuring broad-based engagement of Member States, young people civil society’s organizations and other partners.
The Study aims to provide evidence of young women and men’s involvement in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution, and social cohesion efforts. We are seeking your contribution to ensure that the Study reflects promising, innovative ways to engage young people in peace and security matters.
The information you provide will be essential for developing the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security and shaping a forward-looking agenda based on operational and actionable recommendations. The Study offers a unique opportunity for you to demonstrate and provide evidence of the pioneering ways in which your youth constituents are positively contributing to peacebuilding. We thank you in advance for your support and contribution.
Security Council Resolution 2250 affirms the important role young women and men can play in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, as a key aspect of the sustainability, inclusiveness and success of peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. 2250 recognizes that, as the generations needed to carry peace into the future, youth should be actively engaged in formative peace processes and contribute to justice and reconciliation. This Resolution recognises the potential of a large youth population, viewing it as a unique demographic dividend that can contribute to lasting peace and economic prosperity if inclusive policies are in place. The Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Council under the leadership of the Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Security Council Resolution 2250 requests the Secretary-General “to carry out a progress study on the youth’s positive contribution to peace processes and conflict resolution, in order to recommend effective responses at local, national, regional and international levels.” The Resolution further requests the Secretary-General to make the results of this study available to the Security Council and all Member States of the United Nations.
UNFPA and PBSO are leading the development of this Study, in close coordination with the Secretary-General Envoy on Youth and other partners of the United Nations, ensuring broad-based engagement of Member States, young people civil society’s organizations and other partners.
The Study aims to provide evidence of young women and men’s involvement in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution, and social cohesion efforts. We are seeking your contribution to ensure that the Study reflects promising, innovative ways to engage young people in peace and security matters.
The information you provide will be essential for developing the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security and shaping a forward-looking agenda based on operational and actionable recommendations. The Study offers a unique opportunity for you to demonstrate and provide evidence of the pioneering ways in which your youth constituents are positively contributing to peacebuilding. We thank you in advance for your support and contribution.
Please be aware that once you begin the survey you will not be able to save your answers and return at a later date. You must complete the survey once you have started. If you are unable to complete the survey please contact Gabrielle John at john26@un.org to obtain a word document copy of the survey questions.
Kindly provide your inputs by 1 July 2017.