The need to listen to and work with youth on questions that concern them is by now well recognised. Unfortunately, this has often meant over-requesting youth participation without adequate attention to the barriers – such as those related to resources, exclusionary norms, and safety – which still prevent the meaningful participation of young people, in all their diversity.
Recognising these challenges, young peacebuilders and activists, as well as EU, Member State, and civil society representatives came together to reflect on how the EU can advance its commitment to supporting this meaningful participation of young people in peace and security discussions, decisions, and actions. This report contains a summary of the reflections shared during the discussion.
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