Alliance of Youth Peace Ambassadors

Happy International Youth Day! 🌏 🫶

This year’s theme: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.

On International Youth Day 2024, we spotlight the pivotal role of young innovators in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate sustainable development.

Digitalization is reshaping our world, creating unparalleled opportunities to advance sustainable development. Technologies like mobile devices, digital services, and artificial intelligence play a crucial role in progressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The data from digital interactions facilitates evidence-based decision-making. Digital technologies and data impact economic, social, and environmental dimensions, contributing to 70% of the 169 SDG targets and potentially lowering the cost of achieving these goals by up to USD 55 trillion.

Youth are at the forefront of digital adoption and innovation, with 75% of individuals aged 15 to 24 using the internet in 2022, surpassing other age groups. However, challenges remain, especially in low-income regions and for young women, who often face barriers to internet access and digital skills compared to their male peers.

Enhancing digital inclusion is urgent, yet young people, recognized as "digital natives," are leveraging technology to drive change and develop solutions. As the 2030 SDG deadline approaches, the contribution of youth in digital innovation is critical for tackling global challenges.

Honoring the digital achievements of young people can spark further innovation and collaboration towards sustainable development.

#2024

𝗣𝗬𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 2024 OFFICIALY OPEN!

Dear Friends,

Greetings of peace from !
We are pleased to announce that youths interested in promoting and building peace are warmly invited to “The Youth Peace Challenge 2024”.

The Youth Peace Challenge (YPC) is a global citizenship education program for youth leadership and stewardship for peace and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development/SDGs including climate change (SDG 13) in the context of the UN Secretary General’s Our Common Agenda (OCA) launched in 2021 including the Summit of the Future on 22-23 September 2024.

📍THEME
Youth for Sustainable Future – Role of the youth for Climate and Peace

📍REGISTRATION:
https://bit.ly/POP-YPC2024-English

📍SUBMISSION:
Please email your Written Essay to [email protected] before 7 July 2024.

Please check out detail guideline and requirement on the Poster.

For any inquiries please contact us through [email protected]

Download the Essay Template through this link:
https://bit.ly/YPC2024-download

We look forward to welcoming your participation.
In peace and solidarity!

Prof. Anselmo Lee, advisor of AYPA, and AYPA - Seoyoung Lee attended the Korea Futures Forum held at Woljeongsa Temple last Sunday! 🕊️🫶

February, 19th 2024 🌏🍃

Prof. Anselmo Lee and Chikita Edrini (YPA 2022, Indonesia) signs the Civil Society Statement of Thematic Assembly on Economic Inequality and Justice at World Social Forum Nepal. The statement calling the civil society action to build a fair, right-based, equitable, ecologically just for the world. This signs symbolysing the solidarity and commitment to shaping a better world for the future together. A better world is here and now!

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Prof. Anselmo Lee, advisor of AYPA, and AYPA Ms. Bishnu Karki attended the Kathmandu Futures Forum on Sunday, February 18, 2024.🕊️🌏

Organized by APSD, GCAP, POP Dialogue, PEOPLES' 20, and |YTC, the forum serves as an outreach initiative for participants of the World Social Forum (WSF) Nepal, aiming to cultivate awareness and civic engagement strategies.


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Successfully completed Webinar No. 03: Future Generation and Youth Engagement
(UN SOTF Policy Brief No 1 and 3) on Thursday 18 January 2024. 🕊🌏

The Asia Futures Forum (AFF) is a collaborative initiative to address the challenges and opportunities from the UN 2024 Summit of the Future (SOTF) by the Coalition for the UN We Need (C4UN), the Global Call to Action again Poverty (GCAP), the PyeongChang-Odaesan-Peace (POP) Dialogue and Asia Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development/SDGs (APSD).

Its primary objective is to critically evaluate the agenda set for the upcoming 2024 UN Summit of the Future (SOTF) through the lens of Asian civil society and come up with policy recommendations and action plans based on the analysis of the policy
briefs in the context of the changing context in Asia and beyond.

Welcome and Opening Remarks by
*Beckie Malay, C4UN and GCAP Asia
Presenters
*Gianna Catolico, POP Youth Peace Ambassador (YPA), Philippines
*Dong-ryul KANG Sustainable Development Solution Network (SDSN) Korea
Moderator
*Anselmo LEE, APSD Coordinator
Discussants
*Lae Santiago, Asia South Pacific Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE), Philippines
*William Nokrek, IMCS International Team/ International Youth Training Center, Chiangmai, Bangladesh
*Michelle Kim, Harvard University Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL),
YPA (2022), Canada/Korea
*Denisa A. Kawuryan, Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), YPA (2022), Indonesia
*G. M. Sifat Iqbal,YPA 2023, Bangladesh
Concluding and Closing Remarks by
*Pradeep Baisakh, GCAP Asia

Thanks to all participants for contributing to the success of the webinar.

Webinar No 3: Future Generation and Youth Engagement
(UN SOTF Policy Brief No 1 and 3)

Thursday 18 January 2023
6-8 PM (Bangkok Time, GMT+7)
4:30 PM Indian Time / 8 PM Japan and Korea Time

Registration link
https://bit.ly/AFF-SOTF-2024-Webinars
The Zoom link will be provided in time for those who have registered online.

Welcome and Opening Remarks by
*Beckie Malay, C4UN and GCAP Asia

Presenters
*Gianna Catolico, POP Youth Peace Ambassador (YPA), Philippines
*Dong-ryul KANG Sustainable Development Solution Network (SDSN) Korea

Moderator
*Anselmo LEE, APSD Coordinator

Discussants
*Lae Santiago, Asia South Pacific Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE), Philippines
*William Nokrek, IMCS International Team/ International Youth Training Center, Chiangmai, Bangladesh
*Michelle Kim, Harvard University Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL),
YPA (2022), Canada/Korea
*Denisa A. Kawuryan, Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), YPA (2022), Indonesia
*G. M. Sifat Iqbal,YPA 2023, Bangladesh

Concluding and Closing Remarks by
*Pradeep Baisakh, GCAP Asia

The webinar series, collaboratively organized by APSD, GCAP, POP Dialogue, PEOPLES’ 20 and IYTC in partnership with C4UN, serves as a crucial component in the lead-up to the upcoming in-person events at World Social Forum (WSF) on 15-18 Feb. in Nepal, UNESCAP’s Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) on 20-23 Feb. 2024 in Bangkok, and the Asia Futures Forum (AFF) tentatively in Chiangmai, Thailand in late March 2024.
Additionally, it plays a key role in the preliminary discussions leading up to the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Keyna on May 9-10, culminating in the Summit of the Future (SOTF) in New York on September 22-23, 2024.

Key Co-organizers:
 Anselmo Lee, APSD [email protected]
 Beckie Malay, C4UN and GCAP [email protected]
 Pradeep Baisakh, GCAP [email protected]
 Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) https://gcap.global/
 PyeongChang-Odaesan-Peace (POP) Dialogue http://popdialogue.org/en/main.php
 Asia Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development (APSD) https://apsd2030.org/
 International Youth Training Center (IYTC) [email protected] / https://www.facebook.com/PRIYTC
 PEOPLES’ 20 [email protected] / http://peoples20.org/en/main.php
 Coalition for the UN We Need (C4UN) https://c4unwn.org/

Successfully completed Webinar No. 2 - 'Transforming Education' (UN Policy Brief No. 10) on Thursday, January 11, 2023. 🕊🌏

The Asia Futures Forum (AFF) is a collaborative initiative to address the challenges and opportunities from the UN 2024 Summit of the Future (SOTF) by the Coalition for the UN We Need (C4UN), the Global Call to Action again Poverty (GCAP), the PyeongChang-Odaesan-Peace (POP) Dialogue and Asia Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development/SDGs (APSD).
Its primary objective is to critically evaluate the agenda set for the upcoming 2024 UN Summit of the Future (SOTF) through the lens of Asian civil society and come up with policy recommendations and action plans based on the analysis of the policy
briefs in the context of the changing context in Asia and beyond.

- Welcome and Opening Remarks: Beckie Malay, C4UN and GCAP Asia
- Presenter: Rene Raya, Regional Advocacy Coordinator and Lead Policy Analyst, Asia and South Pacific Bureau for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE)
- Moderator: Anselmo Lee, APSD Coordinator
- Discussants:
- Rasheda Choudhury, Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE), Bangladesh
- Utak Chung, Senior Adviser of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Korea
- Sanduni Dissanayake, PyeongChang Youth Peace Ambassador (2021), Sri Lanka
- Yelin Lee, UN Academic Impact (UNAI), ASPIRE, Korea
- Concluding and Closing Remarks: Pradeep Baisakh, GCAP Asia

Thanks to all participants for contributing to the success of the webinar.

ASIA FUTURES FORUM 🌏🕊🇺🇳

Webinar No 2: Transforming Education
(UN SOTF Policy Brief No 10)

Thursday 11 January 2023
6-8 PM (Bangkok Time, GMT+7)
2:30 PM Indian Time / 8 PM Japan and Korea Time

Registration link
https://bit.ly/AFF-SOTF-2024-Webinars

The Zoom link will be provided in time for those who have registered online.

Welcome and Opening Remarks by
*Beckie Malay, C4UN and GCAP Asia

Presenter
*Rene Raya,
Regional Advocacy Coordinator and Lead Policy Analyst, Asia and South Pacific Bureau for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE),

Moderator
*Anselmo LEE, APSD Coordinator

Discussants
*Rasheda Choudhury, CAMPE Bangladesh
*Utak Chung, Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Former Director of UNESCO APCEIU Korea.
*Sanduni Dissanayake, PyeongChang Youth Peace Ambassador (2021), Sri Lanka.

Concluding and Closing Remarks by
*Pradeep Baisakh, GCAP Asia

The webinar series, collaboratively organized by APSD, GCAP, POP Dialogue, PEOPLES’ 20 and IYTC in partnership with C4UN, serves as a crucial component in the lead-up to the upcoming in-person events at World Social Forum (WSF) on 15-18 Feb. in Nepal, UNESCAP’s Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) on 20-23 Feb. 2024 in Bangkok, and the Asia Futures Forum (AFF) tentatively in Chiangmai, Thailand in late March 2024.
Additionally, it plays a key role in the preliminary discussions leading up to the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Keyna on May 9-10, culminating in the Summit of the Future (SOTF) in New York on September 22-23, 2024.

Key Co-organizers:

 Anselmo Lee, APSD [email protected]
 Beckie Malay, C4UN and GCAP [email protected]
 Pradeep Baisakh, GCAP [email protected]

 Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) https://gcap.global/
 PyeongChang-Odaesan-Peace (POP) Dialogue http://popdialogue.org/en/main.php
 Asia Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development (APSD) https://apsd2030.org/
 International Youth Training Center (IYTC) [email protected] / https://www.facebook.com/PRIYTC
 PEOPLES’ 20 [email protected] / http://peoples20.org/en/main.php
 Coalition for the UN We Need (C4UN) https://c4unwn.org/

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Last month, our Youth Peace Ambassadors organized a Model Peace Negotiation with the goal of conflict resolution in the theme of "Peace Negotiation to End the Ukraine-Russia War."

The primary objectives of this initiative were to enhance participants' understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding the Ukraine-Russia war and to promote essential skills in negotiation, teamwork, and public speaking. The interactive role-play included two main parties (Ukraine and Russia), two supporting allies (USA and China), four international organizations (UNSC, NATO, ASEAN, AU), and a non-governmental organization (IPB).

The mediator of the session was Professor Anselmo Lee and the Youth Peace Ambassadors from the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 took on other roles, contributing to the success of this pivotal event. 🕊️🤝

🏆🌍✨ Honoring Excellence in Peace-Building! 🕊️🤝

It's a proud moment for us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the 2023 Youth Peace Challenge winners at the YPC 2023 Awarding Ceremony. 🏅

On the 21st of September, we came together to recognize the incredible talents that emerged during this year's competition. The YPC 2023 was a journey that brought together thousands of passionate and visionary young minds from around the globe, all united by the theme "Actions for Peace, Our Ambitions for Global Goals."

This journey consisted of two remarkable rounds - the first where participants submitted their insightful essays, and the second involving engaging group discussions among the chosen essay contributors. The wealth of ideas and solutions presented was truly awe-inspiring.

Our hope is that this experience will not only broaden the horizons of all participants but also inspire them to carry the torch of peace-building in their daily lives, communities, and even beyond national boundaries.

We couldn't have achieved this without the invaluable guidance of our advisor, Prof. Anselmo Lee, and the tireless dedication of our panel of judges.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the YPC Secretariat and our partner organizations for their unwavering support, which played a crucial role in making YPC 2023 a grand success!

Cheers to a brighter, more peaceful world, thanks to these extraordinary young minds! 🌍🤝

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Warmest greetings from POP Dialogue.

POP Dialogue is pleased to announce the call for applications of the "2023 Global Youth Peace Challenge (YPC) for International Day of Peace (21 Sept. 2023) - Actions for Peace: Ambitions for Action for the "

2023 International Day of Peace (IDP) Message https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace
UN 2nd SDGs Summit https://www.un.org/en/conferences/SDGSummit2023
UNESCO APCEIU http://www.unescoapceiu.org/
POP Dialogue http://popdialogue.org/en/main.php
The 2023 YPC began on 13 June 2023 with the 100-day countdown message for the International Day of Peace (21 Sept.) by the UN Secretary-General.

The 2023 YPC will be conducted in two languages - English and Korean.

Application in English bit.ly/POP2023YPC-English (Korean language bit.ly/POP2023YPC-Korean)

The initial deadline for application - 30 June 2023.

The Deadline for the Submission of the Essay - 31 July 2023.

There will be webinars in early July to introduce the theme and guidelines for essay writing and group discussion for those who will have registered in time.

Please share this with your youth colleagues and friends (aged 16-25) who are interested and eligible for the YPC.

The detailed guidelines and logistical info will be shared with those who have applied online in time.

Actions for peace: Our ambition for the

UN Secretary-General Message for the 100-Day Countdown to the IDP
13 June 2023

Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more.
This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the . It is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace. Fostering peace contributes to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will create a culture of peace for all.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Peace is needed today more than ever. War and conflict are unleashing devastation, poverty, and hunger, and driving tens of millions of people from their homes. Climate chaos is all around. And even peaceful countries are gripped by gaping inequalities and political polarization.”

2023 marks the mid-point in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. The 2023 observance of the International Day of Peace coincides with the SDG summit (18 – 19 September) to mark the mid-point milestone.

The SDGs aim to bring us closer to having more peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, free from fear and violence. But without the buy-in and contribution of a wide range of actors including the 1.2 billion young people alive, the goals will not be achieved. We invite you to join the United Nations’ call to take action for peace: fight inequality, drive action on climate change, and promote and protect human rights.

2023 is also the 75th anniversary of both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide. IDP 2023 encourages all youth to be ambitious in their engagement as positive and constructive social agents, to join the movement to reach the SDGs and contribute to building sustainable peace. Together we can help to lead our world towards a greener, more equitable, just, and secure future for all.

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Today is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), which takes place annually on 6 April and presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe. This year the global theme for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2023 is “Scoring for People and the Planet”.

From empowering women and girls, young people, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups to advancing health, sustainability, and education objectives, sport offers tremendous potential for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting peace and human rights.

For more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/sport-day

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PyeongChang Odae-san Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023 🕊🌏

YPA successfully conducted a session in PyeongChang Odae-san Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023 on the theme of the Role of Youth for SDGs and Peace on 7th February 2023.

The main objectives of the session were,
1. Discuss the role and contribution of youths to peace and SDGs in the context of the 2nd UN SDGs Summit & the UN Summit of the Future (SOFT) 2024.
2. Enhance strategic paths to engage with youth to uphold peace and sustainable development goals.

Topics
Youth for UN SDGs Summit
Youth for the UN Summit of the Future
Youth for International Day of Peace 2023

Moderator
Prof. Anselmo Lee, Asia Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development (APSD)

Presenters:
Alejandra Gutierrez, Mexico
Muznah Siddiqui, Pakistan
Sean Loo, Malaysia

Discussants / Panellists
Gianna Catolico, Philippines
Sanduni Dissanayake, Sri Lanka
Chikita Edrini, Indonesia

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-PyeongChang Odae-san Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023-
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Dear Peacemakers,

We cordially invite you to register for the session: "Asia Civil Society Consultation on the UN Summit of the Future (SOTF) 2024" at Pyeongchang Odae-san Peace (POP) Dialogue.

📍Theme: Asia Civil Society Consultation on the UN Summit of the Future (SOTF) 2024
📍Register at http://bit.ly/3gvsvGB
📍Find more: http://POPDialogue.org
📍Contact: [email protected]
The POP Dialogue is a voluntary civic initiative to commemorate and renew the PyeongChang Peace Spirit of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in a response to the emerging challenges and opportunities related to peace, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate in the world. It is a continuation of the discussion, reflection and action by participants of the PyeongChang Peace Forums (PFF) held annually from 2019 to 2022. http://www.ppf.or.kr/en/
11 online sessions will be organized to address various issues under the following 6 themes.
A. Peace, Security and De-nuclearization
B. Peace, Economic and Social Justice
C. Peace, Climate and Ecological Sustainability
D. Peace, Global Governance and UN
E. Global Partnerships for Peace and SDGs
Y. Youth for Peace and SDGs
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-PyeongChang Odae-san Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023-

Dear Peacemakers,
We cordially invite you to register for the YPA session on Youth for SDGs and Peace at Pyeongchang Odae-san Peace (POP) Dialogue.

📍Theme: Role of Youth for SDGs and Peace
📍Register (select session 3) http://bit.ly/3gvsvGB
📍Find more: http://POPDialogue.org
📍Contact: [email protected]
The POP Dialogue is a voluntary civic initiative to commemorate and renew the PyeongChang Peace Spirit of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in a response to the emerging challenges and opportunities related to peace, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate in the world. It is a continuation of the discussion, reflection and action by participants of the PyeongChang Peace Forums (PFF) held annually from 2019 to 2022. http://www.ppf.or.kr/en/
11 online sessions will be organized to address various issues under the following 6 themes.
A. Peace, Security and De-nuclearization
B. Peace, Economic and Social Justice
C. Peace, Climate and Ecological Sustainability
D. Peace, Global Governance and UN
E. Global Partnerships for Peace and SDGs
Y. Youth for Peace and SDGs
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-PyeongChang Odae-san Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023-
📌List of the 11 Online Sessions

Dear Peacemakers,

We cordially invite you to the PyeongChang Odaesan Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023, which will be held virtually from 7 to 10 February (Tuesday to Friday) 2023.

📍 Main Theme: Recreating peace with the SDGs: Peace-Climate-SDGs Nexus for People and Planet
📍Register at http://bit.ly/3gvsvGB
📍Find more: http://POPDialogue.org
📍Contact: [email protected]

The POP Dialogue is a voluntary civic initiative to commemorate and renew the PyeongChang Peace Spirit of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in a response to the emerging challenges and opportunities related to peace, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate in the world. It is a continuation of the discussion, reflection and action by participants of the PyeongChang Peace Forums (PFF) held annually from 2019 to 2022. http://www.ppf.or.kr/en/
11 online sessions will be organized to address various issues under the following 6 themes.
A. Peace, Security and De-nuclearization
B. Peace, Economic and Social Justice
C. Peace, Climate and Ecological Sustainability
D. Peace, Global Governance and UN
E. Global Partnerships for Peace and SDGs
Y. Youth for Peace and SDGs

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-PyeongChang Odae-san Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023-
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Dear Peacemakers,
We cordially invite you to the PyeongChang Odaesan Peace (POP) - Global Forum 2023, which will be held virtually from 7 to 10 February (Tuesday to Friday) 2023.

📍 Main Theme: Recreating peace with the SDGs: Peace-Climate-SDGs Nexus for People and Planet
📍Register at http://bit.ly/3gvsvGB
📍Find more: http://POPDialogue.org
📍Contact: [email protected]

The POP Dialogue is a voluntary civic initiative to commemorate and renew the PyeongChang Peace Spirit of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in a response to the emerging challenges and opportunities related to peace, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate in the world. It is a continuation of the discussion, reflection and action by participants of the PyeongChang Peace Forums (PFF) held annually from 2019 to 2022. http://www.ppf.or.kr/en/

11 online sessions will be organized to address various issues under the following 6 themes.
A. Peace, Security and De-nuclearization
B. Peace, Economic and Social Justice
C. Peace, Climate and Ecological Sustainability
D. Peace, Global Governance and UN
E. Global Partnerships for Peace and SDGs
Y. Youth for Peace and SDGs

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