Policy Statement
Partner States shall promote intergenerational dialogue and collaboration between youth and traditional leaders, elders, and decision-makers in peace and security.
Rationale
Sustainable peace requires bridging generational divides and building mutual understanding between youth and older generations.
Key Gaps
- 1Limited platforms for intergenerational dialogue
- 2Generational tensions in peace processes
- 3Weak mechanisms for knowledge transfer
- 4Inadequate elder-youth collaboration frameworks
Baseline Status
- 1Few structured intergenerational dialogue programs
- 2Youth often excluded from traditional peace mechanisms
- 3Limited documentation of intergenerational peace practices
- 4Weak elder-youth mentorship programs