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Trauma-informed approaches to youth peacebuilding - a guide

Local action, global impact: Celebrating ten years of the Youth, Peace and Security agenda 

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, young people around the world are proving that peacebuilding is most effective when it starts in the community. Across continents, youth-led initiatives are tackling the root causes of conflict, bridging divides, and building the trust needed for lasting peace.

Youth, Peace and Security ten years on: Including young people in building peace is more important than ever

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security. The resolution, passed in 2015, was the first time a dedicated UN Security Council resolution recognised the unique role of young people in sustaining international peace and security. In the subsequent decade, there have been many laudable steps forward, but greater investment is needed to fulfil the ambition of this landmark agenda.

Supporting peace through local solutions in the Fergana Valley 

Communities across Central Asia’s Fergana Valley are navigating climate change, water shortages and rising social tensions. With Saferworld’s support, civil society organisations in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are beginning a new wave of locally led peacebuilding initiatives – helping people work together to address shared challenges, strengthen trust and prevent conflict.

Bridging divides and building trust with local crime prevention centres in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, police play a crucial role in preventing crime and addressing community safety concerns. Saferworld and the Foundation for Tolerance International support 53 Local Crime Prevention Centres (LCPCs) across six provinces in Kyrgyzstan. This video showcases the efforts of several LCPC leaders, who share their experiences, challenges and successes in addressing crime and fostering peace within their communities. 

Historic border agreements and intergovernmental cooperation in the Fergana Valley give hope for long-term peace

Openings for Biden in the inaugural US-Central Asia Summit at UNGA

Central Asia needs a new approach to security

After three decades of independence following the fall of the Soviet Union, Central Asian countries continue to face challenges to their stability and governance. Last year saw large-scale domestic unrest in three of the region’s five countries. Many of these events follow similar patterns: growing tensions and grievances among citizens lead to protests, which are met with a harsh and disproportionate response including the use of lethal force by security forces, feeding into further mistrust between authorities and the population.

“Mental health is as important as physical health”: setting up support groups in Kyrgyzstan

Funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, we set up mental health support groups for young people in Kyrgyzstan together with DIA, Institute for Youth Development and Peace Initiatives. In this interview we spoke with two mentors about their experience leading the support groups and the impact of the work they do.