Providing Global Leadership for Young Peace Builders

“Young people initiating local solutions to local problems.”

The role of civil society is critical in preventing, transforming and healing conflict. All citizens must assume responsibility when communities disintegrate into war, and they must actively work for the rebuilding of their societies.

No group has more at stake than young people. They are often the ones called to take up weapons, and they can be the ones to disown past prejudices and ills, bringing new visions of unity. The mobilization of young people around peacebuilding efforts is a critical necessity and is perhaps the most effective means to reduce violence.

Photos (Top, left to right): YLIPC Member from Africa volunteers in Thailand; YLIPC member organizes cultural celebration for harvest & environmental awareness; GPIW Pre-UN Summit, Peacebuilding Retreat - YLIPC 1st Meeting.

Photos (Bottom, left to right): YLIPC Members - Youth Delegation to the World Bank World Ethics Forum in Oxford; YLIPC Member leading HIV education and awarenss seminar, Tunisia; Japan and Zambia joint activity - Established by members of the YLIPC.