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UNSC debates

Debates in the Security Council on youth, peace and security

Related Security Council debates on young people’s role in peace and security include:

  • 2 October 2019: Open debate under agenda item ‘Peace and Security in Africa’ with a focus on “Mobilising the Youth towards Silencing the Guns by 2020”, under the presidency of South Africa. Meeting records, coverage and presidential statement.
  • 23 April 2015: High-level open debate on “the role of youth in countering violent extremism and promoting peace”, chaired by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdulla II of Jordan. Meeting records and coverage.