We are a network of 123 youth organisations in 69 countries, united around the vision of a world free from violence, where:

Our network

Behind our extensive network of young peacebuilders stands a number of specialised teams, committed to amplifying youth voices for peace, strengthening the UNOY network, and advancing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda.

Teams

We like to think of peacebuilding in terms of a landscape. When soil is fertile, our natural world flourishes. The same is true of peace; when the environment is enabling, young peacebuilders thrive. As the United Network of Young Peacebuilders, we're creating a world where young people are central to building and sustaining peace, where Noura is protected, Pablo is resourced, Ray is meaningfully participating, Musamba is an equal partner, and Sabeena is a creative changemaker. Find out more about their journey and ours.

our strategy

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My journey as a young peacebuilder with the EU-funded research project ‘Amplifying the Leadership of Local Youth’ in Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) and Peacebuilding has been both educational and inspirational. As a young Sri Lankan,

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First comprehensive analysis of youth-led peacebuilding in the South Asia region makes clear the commitment of young peacebuilders to challenge violent extremist discourses In a complex and fragmented region, where violent extremism (VE) has long

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As we notice a general tendency to over-request youth participation without adequate benefits, the question ‘what is meaningful youth engagement?’ has taken on a new colour. It is becoming the norm to call for youth

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