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Case Studies in Action: Youth Empowerment for a Peaceful Caribbean
This compilation, titled "Case Studies in Action: Youth Empowerment for a Peaceful Caribbean鈥 presents fourteen concise case studies highlighting (sub-)regional, national, and local initiatives that contribute to the operationalisation of the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda.
It features a combination of initiatives led by government, regional organisations, the United Nations, youth organisations, civil society, and multi-stakeholder groups across the Dutch and English-speaking Caribbean.
The primary objective of this overview is to enrich the knowledge base on meaningful youth engagement in peace and security issues within the region, shedding light on successful approaches, obstacles encountered, and lessons learned.
Organised into five sections aligned with the pillars of the YPS agenda鈥攑revention, protection, disengagement and reintegration, partnership, and participation鈥攖he case studies are accompanied by an introduction and a summary of recommendations.
The coordination of this initiative was led by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. The creation of "Case Studies in Action: Youth Empowerment for a Peaceful Caribbean鈥 involved a consultative process engaging 27 stakeholders from government and UN entities, regional organisations, youth networks and youth organisations, as well as civil society organisations.
Sincere appreciation is extended to all who contributed to this knowledge product, whether through written submissions, interviews, or reviewing drafts and providing feedback.
