Policy Statement
Partner States shall ensure safe physical and digital spaces for young people to engage in peacebuilding, civic activities, and community development.
Rationale
Young people need safe environments to organize, express themselves, and engage in peacebuilding. This includes protection from online harassment and digital threats.
Key Gaps
- 1Limited physical safe spaces for youth activities
- 2Weak digital protection frameworks for youth
- 3Online harassment and threats against youth activists
- 4Inadequate cybersecurity awareness among youth
Baseline Status
- 1Few dedicated youth peace centers in the region
- 2Rising online harassment of youth activists
- 3Limited digital literacy programs
- 4Weak regulation of online hate speech