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As a national, nonpartisan, independent Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace draws on our exceptional convening power to create opportunities for diverse audiences to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas necessary for creative solutions to difficult challenges. We serve as an important, neutral platform for bringing together government and nongovernment, diplomacy, security, and development actors, and participants across political views. The Institute’s events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.

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The Dalai Lama: To End Violence, Engage Youth

The Dalai Lama: To End Violence, Engage Youth

Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 / Time: 6:00am - 7:15am 

His Holiness the Dalai Lama campaigns not only for an end to violent conflict, but for the particular role of youth in achieving it. At a recent two-day dialogue in India with 28 youth peacebuilders convened by USIP, the Dalai Lama discussed ways to use universal spiritual values, such as compassion, in transforming violent conflicts into peaceful dialogue. On June 13, the Dalai Lama joined a few of these leaders at USIP to extend that discussion, which he and the youth participants say gives them new hope for their missions. 

Violent Extremism;  Religion;  Youth

Supporting Youth Who Build Peace: How Can We Foster Resilience to Violence and Trauma?

Supporting Youth Who Build Peace: How Can We Foster Resilience to Violence and Trauma?

Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Time: 5:00am - 6:30am 

A staggering 230 million children live in lands that have become battlefields, and extremist groups exploit their traumas to recruit youth to violence. Yet from these same embattled lands, young leaders emerge, working to heal divisions in their communities and build peace. They often face large social or political forces of violent conflict, and even threats of suppression or violence by combatants. As they do, how can others help them sustain the personal resilience on which their work depends? On May 4, USIP hosted a global discussion online.

Violent Extremism;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue;  Religion;  Youth

“Refusing to be Enemies” at Israel’s Hand in Hand Schools

“Refusing to be Enemies” at Israel’s Hand in Hand Schools

Date: Thursday, December 18, 2014 / Time: 8:00am - 9:30am 

On December 18, USIP hosted members of the Hand in Hand school community to discuss their experiences in the wake of the recent attack on their school in Jerusalem. Panelists discussed the Hand in Hand model of coexistence within the broader field of peacebuilding, as well as the waves of diverse support and interest they’ve seen in the wake of the attack.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Education & Training;  Religion;  Youth

Afghanistan: The Next Generation

Afghanistan: The Next Generation

Date: Friday, June 28, 2013 / Time: 6:30am - 8:00am 

A new generation is emerging in Afghanistan that is more educated, more connected with the world, and more hopeful about the future than previous generations. The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a public event on the opportunities and challenges youth face today, and their perspectives on the country’s future.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Education & Training;  Youth

Youth Bulge, Public Policy, and Prospects for Peace in Pakistan 

Youth Bulge, Public Policy, and Prospects for Peace in Pakistan 

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 / Time: 5:00am - 1:00pm 

The School of Public Policy at George Mason University (GMU) and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) jointly organized a one-day conference that focused on the Pakistani youth, public policy options, and the prospects for peace in the long run. Read the event coverage, USIP Conference and Program Work Examine Youth’s Impact on Peace Prospects in Pakistan.

Youth

Next Generation Peacebuilding and Social Change in the Arab World

Next Generation Peacebuilding and Social Change in the Arab World

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 / Time: 11:00am - 2:30pm 

In Iraq, "Salam Shabab" is the very first peacebuilding television program depicting the real life story of Iraqi youth. The series showcases not only a population that is often marginalized, but also the powerful desire and capacity of Iraqi youth to bring peace to their communities. The afternoon featured an exclusive screening of one episode from Season 1 of Salam Shabab, which aired in full on Iraq on Al Iraqiya and throughout the region on Space Power. A Q&A session with the show's produ...

Youth

Pakistani Peacemakers: The Challenges for Civil Society Actors

Pakistani Peacemakers: The Challenges for Civil Society Actors

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012 / Time: 5:00am - 7:00am 

The U.S. Institute of Peace, in collaboration with the Institute for Inclusive Security, hosted a panel of experts to examine the ways in which diverse civil society actors, including youth and women, as well as the media, religious and business communities, confront real conflicts with collaborative problem-solving approaches.

Gender;  Religion;  Youth

Youth Diaspora Voices: Leaders of Today

Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

This event will feature a film documentary produced by the USIP 2010 Youth Diaspora Conference which brought together youth originally from Haiti, Nigeria, Iraq and Sri Lanka, now living in the Washington, D.C. area to share their stories and learn creative ways to engage in positive social change.  After the screening, participants from the 2010 conference will discuss the film, their own experiences as youth in the diaspora and will take on the challenges facing diaspora in the U.S. as well...

Youth