Youth perspectives from the global North: The relevance of SCR 2250 in Sweden
While Sweden is considered one of the world’s most peaceful states, the country is not immune to challenges of xenophobia, racism, polarisation, discrimination, criminal activity and economic inequality. Despite these and other barriers to inclusion, youth in Sweden are actively involved in promoting peace and security.
Supporting youth contributions to peace in Myanmar
A paper that highlights the barriers for young peacebuilders in Myanmar, as well as presents recommendations on how to support them.
Financing the UN Development System: Pathways to Reposition for Agenda 2030 (2017)
This is the third annual report on financing the UN development system produced by the Foundation and the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office.
Before, During, After: Sustaining peace in the face of armed conflict in West Asia and North Africa
A collection of papers by peacebuilding experts/practitioners that provides practical insights on what is needed to sustain peace in West Asia and North Africa.
The 2017 Kofi Annan–Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Isaac Olawale Albert
Professor Isaac Olawale Albert delivered the lecture on regional engagement in peacebuilding in Africa.
Leaders of today: Engagement of youth in sustaining peace
A paper highlighting the barriers for young people in Liberia, Myanmar and Tunisia to engage in peacebuilding and the actions needed to overcome them.
Financing Fit for the Future
A 10-point agenda for financing peacebuilding that allows the UN and its Member States to fulfil the commitments of sustaining peace over the coming decades.
Global Norms: Building an Inclusive Multilateralism
A revitalised multilateral agenda must be built on the back of a strong, inclusive normative framework.
Toward a new multilateralism
A paper on optimising the multilateral development system in an increasingly complex world.
Strengthening Youth Engagement in Post-Jasmine Revolution Tunisia
In this paper Amal Bourhrous and Sarah Smith identify challenges that restrain youth engagement in peace processes and strategies to overcome these obstacles.