This Policy and Practice Brief (PPB) draws extensively from the rich online conversations which attracted almost 200 youth peacebuilders from different parts of Africa, organised by the African Union (AU) Youth for Peace (Y4P) programme and UNESCO-International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCOIICBA) and, with additional assistance from the GIZ AU-APSA Programme.
Youth recongnised as key agents of change
Preparing cities and youth to manage rapid urbanisation and prevent conflict
Unpacking the fifth priority of the AU Continental Framework of Youth Peace and Security
Violent extremism is a growing concern across the world!
Young people can play a greater role in peacebuilding
Balancing activism for change with the ability to resolve conflicts and disputes with management.
Strong partnerships and coordination are critical components in moving beyond just popularizing the Continental Framework for Youth Peace and Security (CFYPS). Accordingly, ACCORD and its Training for Peace Programme, in
A rich exchange of ideas on ‘Promoting Youth Volunteering for Development’
Youth will bear the brunt of the impact of climate change, hence sharing their perspectives, lived experience and proposed solutions should be taken into account when it comes to climate change, peace and security considerations.