Global Campaign for Peace Education

New nuclear disarmament education videos for school-age children

August 7, 2021 0

The new videos are developed by Voices for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, an initiative of United Religions Initiative. [continue reading…]

Call for Applications: Peace and Justice Transformative Leaders

July 14, 2021 0

Selected fellows will be invited to Gettysburg College for a week of intensive programming designed to develop their leadership skills in the realm of peace and justice work. All undergraduate students (from Canada, the US, and Mexico) with at least one academic year remaining in their education, upon completion of the fellowship, are eligible to apply (deadline: September 15). [continue reading…]

Youth Forum: UN chief calls for ‘tangible improvements’ in the face of injustice, poor governance

May 18, 2021 0

Leaders across the world need to “move beyond platitudes” about young people, and deliver a better future for them all, UN Secretary-General told the 10th Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. [continue reading…]

Youth Survey on Peace & Social Justice Education

April 16, 2021 0

The Global Campaign for Peace Education is conducting a survey to learn about youth awareness, experiences, and motivations related to peace and social justice education. Deadline to respond: May 14. [continue reading…]

Youth, peace and security – A programming handbook

February 19, 2021 0

The United Nations developed a handbook focusing on engaging young people in peacebuilding. Investing in the capacity, agency and leadership of young peacebuilders can strengthen their ability to collaboratively lead peace efforts, and to use their skills to tackle other challenges that affect them, both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. [continue reading…]

Iraq launches Youth, Peace & Security Coalition

January 24, 2021 0

On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the 2250 UN Security Council Resolution, Iraq launched the National Coalition for Youth, Peace, Security. [continue reading…]

UNESCO-UNODC Regional dialogue on engaging youth for education and justice

November 19, 2020 0

On 27 and 28 October, UNESCO New Delhi partnered with UNODC to hold a regional dialogue on the subject of youth participation in justice and equality in education. Hundreds of attendees tuned in via Zoom and Facebook live to watch panel discussions that took place over the two days. [continue reading…]

Youth Call on UN to Advance Disarmament and Peace Education

October 30, 2020 0

In a statement on Youth Engagement and Peace, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education, the Youth and Disarmament Education Joint Civil Society called on the UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security to include youth in their work and to work more vigorously toward implementing disarmament and non-proliferation education. [continue reading…]

Education for peace: Systemic vision and multi-dimensional process (Colombia)

October 28, 2020 0

Multi-dimensional violence in Colombia has had a devastating effect on socio-cultural, political, economic, and environmental terms. To achieve a systemic change, it is necessary to understand the diversity of environments and actors that affect the learning of young people. Understanding this universe of actors and experiences, the Mi Sangre Foundation has designed a four-level intervention model; a proposal that has evolved over time in response to the needs of young people themselves and today’s society. [continue reading…]

Disarmament education: Youth at the forefront of disarmament dialogue

October 18, 2020 0

United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) talks to experts and youth about disarmament and peace education resources created by the United Nations and educators for students, and how such tools motivate and inspire young people to take concrete action in support of disarmament. [continue reading…]