Our Common Agenda Policy, Brief 3, Meaningful Youth Engagement in Policy and Decision-making Processes
The challenges that we are facing can be addressed only through stronger international cooperation. The Summit of the Future in 2024 is an opportunity to agree on multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow, strengthening global governance for both present and future generations (General Assembly resolution 76/307). In my capacity as Secretary-General, I have been invited…
Joint Statement by OSCE Special Representative Richey and UN Special Representative Patten on preventing and responding to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and sexual violence in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
(30 March 2023) The two Special Representatives expressed their grave concern about the harm of sexual exploitation, and sexual violence and its cost for the whole of society, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Strengthening responses to conflict-related sexual violence against boys deprived of their liberty in situations of armed conflict
(2/2) On the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2022, UN Action Network member, the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), in collaboration with the All Survivors Project (ASP), published two documents on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that shed light on how this grave…
Responding to conflict-related sexual violence against boys associated with armed forces and armed groups in reintegration programmes
(1/2) On the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2022, UN Action Network member, the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), in collaboration with the All Survivors Project (ASP), published two documents on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that shed light on how this grave…
Annex: Implementing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda, A Guide for Public Officials
This document lists and describes the initiatives referred to in Output 1.2. of the High-Level Global Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes, 20-21 January 2022: “Implementing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda, A Guide for Public Officials”. Examples are listed per continent and per country in alphabetical order followed by global level examples. Examples aim to…
Implementing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda at Country-level: A Guide for Public Officials
Young people are an integral factor in sustaining peace. This guide is designed to facilitate their meaningful contribution to peace and security in your country. In the following chapters you will find insights, examples and guidance to support government actions and shifts in your public policy to make this possible. In recent years there has…
Youth, Peace and Security: Operationalizing a five-year Strategic Action Plan for youth-inclusive peace processes
Contemporary peace processes have become organized multilayered endeavors to end protracted conflicts, build sustainable peace, and mend relationships between conflicting parties. Inclusion is an increasingly accepted norm to strengthen the durability of peace agreements and prevent the recurrence of violence. It aims to generate a greater collective momentum to combat exclusionary, elite-driven peace processes and…
UN Action Terms of Reference
This page provides access to the core governance documents that guide the strategic direction, coordination mechanisms, decision-making processes, and resource management arrangements of the UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) Network. These Terms of Reference (TORs) define the mandates, roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures of UN Action’s governance bodies and funding mechanisms….
Overview of UN Security Council Resolutions on WPS and CRSV | UN Women
This reference guide, published by UN Women in 2022, provides an overview of key UN Security Council resolutions that shape the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and international efforts to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), highlighting major commitments on prevention, protection, participation, accountability and survivor-centered responses. For a comprehensive overview of…
UNODA Training Manual on Gender-responsive Small Arms Control
Small arms and light weapons and their illicit trade and misuse continue to impede sustainable peace and development. Given the differentiated impacts of armed violence on women, men, girls and boys, addressing gender dimensions is a critical factor in ensuring national, regional and international peace and security. Particularly, when dealing with small arms and light…