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Why is it important to network with youth from other organizations or countries at events like this? Maha Awn from Yemen, emphasizes the value of follow-up workshops and supports creating shared, safe spaces for youth.

What role do partnerships between youth organizations, governments, and international bodies play in advancing the agenda? Atta Khaled from Egypt, believes that youth-led training on the YPS agenda is a strong example. This training prepares young people for higher positions, increasing their accessibility and influence.

Sulaima Ramadan from Palestine, sheds light on her vision for the future of youth inclusion in peace and security decision-making. Achieving this vision is challenging. Youth empowerment and recognition are crucial, requiring a regional awakening, as everything is interconnected.

Mohammed Taha from Egypt, shares his vision for the future of youth inclusion in peace and security decision-making in Egypt. He believes that progress is still far off and emphasizes the need for more collective efforts. He points out that youth have faced difficult times, and decision-makers must work harder to apply the YPS agenda.

Sarra Messaoudi from Tunisia, explains the importance of creating spaces where youth from the region can participate alongside actors like governments and other relevant stakeholders. She emphasizes that when young people can design, lead, and take ownership of these spaces, it strengthens their sense of ownership and connection to the YPS agenda.

Tamara al Teebi from Palestine, discusses the biggest challenges young people in her community face when contributing to peace and security. While youth face similar challenges globally, the ongoing war and urgent security issues make achieving change even more difficult.

Hamza Essa from Jordan, shares how he advocates for including youth perspectives in national and regional peace and security policies. He discusses effective strategies and emphasizes the need for more genuine role models who truly believe in the YPS agenda to ensure its better implementation.

Ahmed Abdulghani from Libya, shares practices on the implementation of the YPS agenda. He highlights the importance of sharing lessons learnt and overcoming challenges. By doing so, people become more aware of the situation, motivated to act - and learn from each other.

Meet Aram, sharing insights on strengthening the YPS agenda through national plans and partnerships. She emphasizes involving the private sector in advancing the YPS agenda.

In late August 2024, the Swedish Dialogue Institute for MENA held a follow-up workshop with MENA4YPS. We gathered valuable insights that will shape actionable recommendations for advancing the YPS agenda and youth participation in the MENA region, in anticipation of the 10th anniversary of UNSCR 2250 next year in Amman. Here is a video from our session during this day.

Under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan and co-hosted by the Government of Jordan and the League of Arab States, the High-Level Global Forum on Youth, Peace, and Security was held in Amman in late August. Co-organized in cooperation with international and intergovernmental organizations, the forum launched the Arab Strategy on YPS, followed by thematic discu...

Interview with our outgoing director, Ambassador Charlotta Sparre, on her five years as Director of the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa

Interview with Sigrid Gruener regarding YPS agenda and global challenges

Interview with Martti Karttunen about why YPS is not exclusive to any single generation or actor

Interview with Essraa Hussein on how intergenerational dialogue fosters shared learning

Interview with Sarra Messaoudi on how intergenerational dialogue can advance the YPS agenda

Interview with Yasmine Ibrahim on the topic of Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS)

Farewell but not goodbye to Charlotta Sparre with highlights from 2022- 2024

Interview with Farea, Noura and Nader about Importance of dialogue in context of EU-MENA relations

Interview with Farea, Noura and Nader about examples and best practices of dialogue between EU-MENA

Women, Peace and Security Working Group for the Arab States: the Role of civil society organizations

Women, Peace and Security Working Group for the Arab States

Women, Peace and Security Working Group for the Arab States: the role of private sector

Greeting on the Hijri New Year

Interview with Shady Khalil on Power of storytelling as a novel tool for change

Interview with Linda Mutawi on Power of storytelling as a novel tool for change

Interview with Hela Jelassi about challenges faced by small and midsize enterprise and entrepreneurs

Interview with Zineb Rharrasse on challenges that face SMEs and tips on how to overcome them

Interview with Nadim Houry on Power of storytelling as a novel tool for change