Empowering Youth for Peace: Germany’s Role in Implementing the UN YPS Agenda
The latest issue of BKHS Perspectives highlights the importance of implementing the UN Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda both internationally and within Germany, with concrete recommendations for German decision-makers to support youth as active partners for peace at the UN, EU, bilateral, and domestic levels. Kirsten Hartmann emphasizes that strong domestic implementation is crucial for Germany’s credibility abroad and for addressing internal security challenges, advocating intergenerational partnerships and coordinated action across government, civil society, and youth.