Developed in response to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2535 (2020), this practical guide supports Member States in strengthening the capacity and operational readiness of public institutions to advance the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda at the country level. The publication provides policymakers and public officials with actionable guidance, tools, implementation pathways, and examples to help translate Youth, Peace and Security commitments into policies, programmes, coordination mechanisms, and participatory processes.
The guide was coordinated by the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace, and Security (GCYPS), in partnership with the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth (OSGEY), the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs – Peacebuilding Support Office (UN DPPA/PBSO), the United Network of Young Peacebuilders, and Search for Common Ground.
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This resource page includes the full guide and an accompanying annex featuring implementation examples organized by continent and country, followed by global examples. Download them below.