We want to hear what peace means to you

We are currently living in a historical moment, in which over half of the world’s population are children or youth. Throughout time youth have been seen only as victims or perpetrators in conflict. However, now this old misconception is changing.

Join Finland’s UNSCR 2250 efforts

In 2015 a landmark resolution on youth, peace and security (2250) was approved by the United Nations Security Council. In this resolutions member states for the first time recognized, that lasting peace cannot be achieved without youth support and participation. To build and foster peace civic participation, opportunities such as work and education as well as security from arbitrary oppression is required.

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Youth in the world

Finland is developing a National Action Plan on UNSCR 2250

Finland is in the process of developing its first, and the world’s first, National Action Plan on UNSCR 2250 (NAP 2250). In light of this process we want to hear what peace & security means for Finnish youth and youth living in Finland. We also want to hear youth views on how should Finland promote peace & security nationally and internationally.

No peace without youth

Do you know why we use ‘2250’?

Each UN resolution is numbered. The UN resolution on youth, peace and security holds the number 2250. For this reason often people who work on issues related to UN resolutions simply refer to their work using the resolution number. This is why throughout this website you will read about 2250 work, 2250-network etc.

Why is UNSCR 2250 so important?

Currently, there are 1.8 billion young people (10-24 years old) in the world. During the next decade a billion young people will be entering the labour market. This staggering amount of youth creates a unique opportunity to further sustainable development and peace, but only as long as young people are included in decision-making and the advancement of peace.

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