UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015) ON YOUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY

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Disruption of youth’s access to e d u c at i o n a n d e c o n o m i c o p p o r t u n i t i e s has a dramatic impact on durable peace and reconciliation

yo u t h = Young women and young men = Different backgrounds

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j u s t i c e a n d r e c o n c i l i at i o n

A large youth population presents a u n i q u e d e m o g r a p h i c dividend that can contribute to lasting peace and economic prosperity if i n c l u s i v e p o l i c i e s are in place

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countries affected by armed conflict

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Youth should actively be engaged in shaping lasting p e a c e and contributing to

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Today’s generation of youth is t h e l a r g e s t the world has ever known, and... young people often form the majority of the population of

1 . P a r t i c i p at i o n Member States should consider ways to increase inclusive representation of youth in decision-making at all levels for the prevention and resolution of conflict All relevant actors should take into account, as appropriate, the participation and views of youth when negotiating and implementing peace agreements

2. Protection All parties to armed conflict must take the necessary measures to protect civilians, including those who are youth, from all forms of sexual and gender-based violence States must respect and ensure the human rights of all individuals, including youth, within their territory

3. Prevention Member States should facilitate an enabling environment in which young people are recognised and provided adequate support to implement violence prevention activities and support social cohesion All relevant actors should promote a culture of peace, tolerance, intercultural and interreligious dialogue that involve youth

4. Partnership Member States should increase their political, financial, technical and logistical support, that take account of the needs and participation of youth in peace efforts Member States should engage relevant local communities and non-governmental actors in developing strategies to counter the violent extremist narrative

5 . D i s e n g a g e m e n t a n d R e i n t e g r at i o n Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration activities must consider the needs of youth affected by armed conflict, including through evidence-based and gender-sensitive youth employment opportunities and inclusive labour policies All relevant actors should invest in building young persons’ capabilities and skills through relevant education opportunities designed in a manner which promotes a culture of peace

Next Steps The United Nations will work to improve the coordination and interaction regarding the needs of youth during armed conflicts and post-conflict situations The UN Secretary-General will 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 and make the results of the study available

For more information, please visit www.youth4peace.info The full text of Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015) is available HERE

Designed by Seulji Kim