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Security Council Resolution 2250: Youth, Peace, and Security<\/p>\n

Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2250 in 2015, youth have gained a central position on the international peace and security agenda. The resolution came in response to calls from youth movements and civil society organizations demanding that youth be recognized as genuine partners in peacebuilding, rather than merely beneficiaries of its programs. The resolution is the first international document to formally recognize youth’s ability to contribute to conflict prevention, resolution, and the promotion of sustainable peace through five key axes: participation, protection, prevention, partnership, and reintegration.<\/p>\n

In Jordan, one of the Arab countries most concerned with youth issues and youth empowerment, numerous local organizations have emerged seeking to implement the resolution’s provisions. Among the most prominent of these institutions is the Center for Change Mediators for Sustainable Development, which has, since its inception, transformed into an influential youth platform in the fields of development, empowerment, and community peace.<\/p>\n

The Center for Change Agents for Sustainable Development is a non-profit youth-led civil society organization established in Ajloun Governorate, Jordan, in 2016. It obtained official license number 200154820. The center emerged from a local youth initiative that believed that true development begins at the grassroots level, and that youth are not merely recipients of policies, but rather their makers and active partners in formulating and implementing them.<\/p>\n

The center operates at the local and national levels through a wide range of programs and projects aimed at promoting sustainable development, empowering youth and women, supporting education, protecting the environment, and promoting a culture of human rights. The center’s philosophy is based on integrating field work, advocacy, and influencing public policy, based on the principles of transparency, governance, social justice, and community participation.<\/p>\n

The Center for Change Agents for Sustainable Development is an active member of the Youth, Peace, and Security 2250 Coalition, contributing through this membership to national efforts aimed at enhancing youth participation in peacebuilding processes and maintaining community security. The Center, in cooperation with its coalition partners, implements programs and initiatives aimed at consolidating a culture of dialogue, preventing conflict, and enhancing social cohesion. The Center also seeks to integrate youth perspectives into public policies related to peace and security, based on its belief in the importance of their role as essential partners in achieving sustainable development and social stability.<\/p>\n

The Center’s Work Aligns with Security Council Resolution 2250<\/p>\n

Since the adoption of Resolution 2250, the Center has sought to align its programs and initiatives with its five pillars. The Center has adopted a comprehensive approach that combines political participation, community protection, conflict prevention, partnership building, and economic and social reintegration, through practical field projects in Jordanian villages and rural areas.<\/p>\n

1. Participation: The Center works to empower youth and women to participate in public life and decision-making through leadership programs, community media, and political dialogue. It has launched initiatives such as “Rural Youth Space” and “Rural Women: A Voice of Political Importance,” which provide safe spaces for youth and women to express themselves and participate in shaping development and political priorities.<\/p>\n

2. Protection: The Center implements awareness-raising programs to protect youth from violence, extremism, and marginalization, with a focus on vulnerable groups in rural areas. It has also contributed to promoting a culture of human rights and gender equality through media and community campaigns in partnership with local and international organizations.<\/p>\n

3. Prevention: The Center seeks to address the root causes of community conflicts through education, dialogue, and economic development. It also implements preventive projects that promote social justice and support safe learning environments for children and youth, such as the “Steps to Improve Education in Rural Areas” project.<\/p>\n

4. Partnerships: The Center builds a broad network of partnerships with national and international institutions such as the European Union, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, the Norwegian Embassy, \u200b\u200band others. These partnerships foster the exchange of expertise and expand the scope of impact to achieve sustainable peace goals.<\/p>\n

5. Reintegration: The Center pays special attention to the economic and social integration of women and youth through community entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture projects. Projects such as “Rural Women Are More Resilient in Poverty Pockets” have contributed to creating job opportunities, improving living conditions, and enhancing women’s independence in rural areas.<\/p>\n

Implemented Projects and Initiatives and Their Implications on the Ground
1. Rural Youth Political Space (2024-2026)<\/p>\n

A pioneering project aimed at empowering youth in rural areas politically and socially, in partnership with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and Ajloun Voice Radio.
It serves as a practical model for the two axes of participation and partnership, providing youth with the opportunity to interact directly with decision-makers through dialogue sessions and political forums. It has also contributed to enhancing rural political awareness and creating a new generation of local leaders capable of leading community development through peaceful and participatory methods.<\/p>\n

More information about the Rif Youth Political Space Project >>><\/p>\n

2. Youth for Peace and Social Cohesion (2021-2022)<\/p>\n

The Center implemented this project in cooperation with the Hayat Center (Rasid) and the Norwegian Embassy, \u200b\u200bwith the aim of promoting civil peace by training youth in dialogue management and non-violence prevention.
The project contributed to the establishment of community youth committees that continue to work to spread a culture of tolerance and acceptance of others. It also organized community campaigns to combat hate speech, making it a practical model for the protection and prevention pillars of Resolution 2250.<\/p>\n

More information about the Youth for Peace and Social Cohesion Project >>><\/p>\n

3. Voices for Democracy (2020-2023)<\/p>\n

The project worked to develop participatory governance tools in local communities, in partnership with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.
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