International Day of Neutrality

 6.1 Involve diverse groups of young people in identifying critical interventions that can change the dynamics of conflict and violence and in analysing the conflict and the roles of different actors. 6.2 Use tailored and age-appropriate methodologies for young people to contribute directly to designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and following up on peacebuilding and post-conflict programmes and processes. 6.3 Advocate for and support institutionalizing young people’s participation and representation in local and national governance processes so that they can influence practices and policies affecting them and ensure youth have the appropriate training and support to engage in these processes. 6.4 Promote and facilitate young people’s civic engagement and volunteerism for peace. 6.5 Have relevant decision-makers, institutions and organizations commit to accountability to young people. Establish mechanisms to communicate with and receive feedback from young people, partic...

 7.1 Nurture young people’s skills in leadership, mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, life skills and positive social norms. 7.2 Create opportunities for young people to share goals and aspirations with adults as well as among each other, to capitalize on their experiences and assets, and to engage in multiple areas, including social, emotional, moral, spiritual, civic, vocational, physical, cognitive, personal and cultural development. 7.3 Identify young people who can be positive role models and provide guidance to younger individuals. 7.4 Promote positive relationships between young people and adult mentors who can help guide young people during life transitions and provide them with the vision and confidence to realize their goals. 7.5 Develop violence prevention strategies that go beyond simple security responses and encompass prevention of violence in the family, school, community, and which support reinsertion and rehabilitation.  Guiding princip...