Arab Youth Forum on Peace and Security Opens in Doha with 17 Arab Nations
The Arab Youth Forum for Peace and Security 2026 opened on November 15 in Doha, Qatar, organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth in collaboration with the Arab League, with the participation of several United Nations agencies, programs and funds. The three-day forum convenes youth delegates from 17 Arab countries, along with ministers, senior officials and representatives of regional and international organizations.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth of Qatar Yasir bin Abdullah Al Jamal said Qatar's hosting of the forum was a testament to its commitment to empowering young people and engaging them in peacebuilding and the decision-making process. The forum's agenda is grounded in UN Security Council Resolution 2250 and the Arab strategy stemming from it, and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Dr. Felipe Paullier attended the gathering.
Security Council Resolution 2250, initiated by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, marked a step toward recognizing young people's role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, and the Arab Youth, Peace and Security Strategy covers 2023-2028. Faisal Ali Ghassal, Director of the Youth and Sports Department at the Arab League General Secretariat, was among the officials attending the opening.
Source: Qatar News Agency
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