picture alliance / dpa / Andreas Arnold The issue of refugees has been a central topic in European politics for many years, with particular focus on the influx of Syrian refugees following the brutal civil war that ravaged their homeland. While much of the conversation tends to revolve around the humanitarian aspects, including shelter, safety, and […]
The YPS Agenda at a Decade: A Critical Review of Perception, Politicization, and Practice in the Syrian Context (2015–2025)
Abstract: Coinciding with the tenth anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 and the forthcoming launch of the second Progress Study on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS), this paper provides a critical evaluation of the agenda’s decade-long intersection with the Syrian conflict. While the YPS agenda has evolved into a comprehensive global framework, a significant […]
SYA Consultation: The perception of young men and women on gender equality, women’s rights, and women’s participation.
In 2015, the landmark UNSCR 2250 on youth, peace and security (YPS) was adopted – 15 years after UN Security Council resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on women, peace, and security (WPS) – marking a fundamental shift in acknowledging the positive role young women and men play in peace and security as well as the […]



