Empower conference: officials and youth discuss peace and security

EMPOWER 2026 concluded with the presentation of the Youth Declaration, a call to action for policymakers and decision-makers, advancing youth leadership for peace and security. The three-day conference in Doha brought together 250 young people from across Qatar, alongside policymakers, UN representatives, civil society organisations, academics, youth representatives, and experts.

The EMPOWER Youth Conference, organized by Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, focused on the global Youth, Peace and Security agenda with four interconnected pillars: participation, protection, prevention, and partnerships. The Youth Declaration reflects the voices and priorities of young people and emphasizes meaningful youth participation in decisions on peace, security, and development, safe environments for young peacebuilders, addressing root causes of conflict through education, economic empowerment, and social cohesion, and sustainable partnerships between various stakeholders.

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