The Peace Corner Podcast

3 decades of peacebuilding: Young people as the ‘right now’ for long lasting peace in Northern Ireland (S09 E10)

In this 10th - and last - episode of the Peace Corner Podcast season 9, our host Eugénie Hirsch, intern at CSPPS, discusses with Gina McIntyre, chief executive of the Special EU Programmes Body. Together, they explore the question of peacebuilding in Northern Ireland, and the effects the peace programmes have on young people. Drawing from her experience, Gina offers her insights on different issues such as mental health, trauma and healing but also on management of the peace fund and the necessity of youth involvement in the peace programmes. This episode dives into the question of resolution 2250, whether it has had an impact for the people working in the field, and what could be concrete ways to improve the way forward. Highlighting the vital role of youth in peace processes, this episode sheds light on the reality of peacebuilding in Northern Ireland, and the difficulties the population is still facing. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation, tune in now! The 9th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders.

Connecting the Dots: Nexus between YPS and Environmental Peacebuilding (S09 E09)

In this 9th episode of the Peace Corner Podcast, our host Mariam Tinikashvili, Advocacy Officer at UNOY Peacebuilders, is joined by Robin Fontaine, Climate and YPS Advisor at Sustainable Cooperation for Peace & Security (SCPS), to explore how youth-led environmental peacebuilding is not only responding to the climate-conflict nexus, but actively reshaping the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda. Drawing from fieldwork in the Sahel and Latin America and policy engagement through initiatives like Peace@COP, Robin offers powerful insights into how young people are restoring ecosystems, protecting indigenous land, and building social cohesion in fragile and conflict-affected areas. This episode also dives into the differences and overlaps between the YPS and Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) agendas, highlighting the value, and challenges, of bridging these frameworks from the ground up. Whether it’s grassroots reforestation projects, youth activism against extractive industries, or efforts to bring local voices into multilateral spaces, this conversation sheds light on the urgent need to recognize, resource, and protect youth-led environmental peacebuilding around the world. Don’t miss out on this timely and insightful episode, tune in now! The 9th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders.

Construire la paix avec les jeunes (S09 E08)

Dans le 8ème épisode du Peace Corner Podcast, Oliver Gyori (CSPPS) s’entretient avec Adam Dicko, Directrice Exécutive de l’AJCAD – l’Association des Jeunes pour la Citoyenneté Active et la Démocratie. À travers cette conversation approfondie, ils explorent les enjeux clés de la participation des jeunes et des communautés marginalisées au Mali, ainsi que dans l’ensemble de la région du Sahel. AJCAD est une organisation malienne engagée à renforcer la citoyenneté active, défendre les droits des jeunes et promouvoir leur inclusion dans les processus de gouvernance. Adam Dicko y partage son expérience de terrain, les défis rencontrés par la jeunesse dans des contextes de fragilité, ainsi que les réponses concrètes portées par son organisation pour leur donner une voix et une place dans la société. Cet épisode met en lumière le rôle central des jeunes en tant qu’acteurs du changement pour bâtir un avenir plus juste, démocratique et pacifique dans la région. Ne manquez pas cette conversation enrichissante et engageante. La neuvième saison du Peace Corner Podcast est une initiative conjointe du CSPPS et de UNOY Peacebuilders. - In the 8th episode of the Peace Corner Podcast, Oliver Gyori (CSPPS) speaks with Adam Dicko, Executive Director of AJCAD – the Association of Youth for Active Citizenship and Democracy. In this in-depth conversation, they explore the key issues surrounding youth participation and the inclusion of marginalised communities in Mali and across the broader Sahel region. AJCAD is a Malian organization dedicated to strengthening youth civic engagement, defending their rights, and promoting their meaningful involvement in governance processes. Adam Dicko shares her field experience, the challenges facing young people in fragile contexts, and the concrete actions her organisation is taking to amplify their voices and secure their place in society. This episode highlights the vital role young people play as changemakers in building a more just, democratic, and peaceful future in the region. Don’t miss this insightful and thought-provoking conversation. The ninth season of the Peace Corner Podcast is a joint initiative by CSPPS and UNOY Peacebuilders.

Jóvenes construyendo futuros desde lo local (S09 E07)

En este séptimo episodio del Peace Corner Podcast, nuestro anfitrión, Ian Puis Farrés de UNOY, y su invitado, el constructor de paz colombiano y cofundador de la Fundación Bogot’Art, Leonardo Párraga, reflexionan sobre el poder transformador del trabajo de construcción de paz liderado localmente para avanzar en la Agenda de Juventud, Paz y Seguridad (JPS). La conversacion es en castellano. También está disponible una transcripción en inglés. En contextos afectados por conflictos como Colombia, donde las políticas no alcanzan, constructores de paz como Leonardo están creando nuevos caminos hacia la paz. Esta conversación se basa en su experiencia e historias para profundizar en el verdadero potencial de las perspectivas juveniles, tanto para evidenciar las limitaciones de la Agenda JPS como para contribuir a su fortalecimiento a nivel local. ¡No te pierdas esta conversación que invita a la reflexión y sintonízala ya! La novena temporada del Peace Corner Podcast es una iniciativa de CSPPS y UNOY Peacebuilders. - In this 7th episode of the Peace Corner Podcast, our host, Ian Puis Farrés from UNOY, and his guest, Colombian peacebuilder and co-founder of Fundación Bogot’Art Leonardo Párraga, reflected on the transformative power of locally-led peacebuilding work in advancing the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda. The conversation is in Spanish. A transcript in English is available here: https://unoy.org/podcast/ In conflict-affected contexts such as Colombia, where policies fall short, peacebuilders like Leonardo are creating new pathways for peace. This discussion builds on their experience and stories, to then delve into the true potential of youth perspectives to both expose the limitations of the YPS Agenda and contribute to strengthening it at the local level. Don’t miss out on this thought-provoking conversation, and tune in now! The 9th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders.

Youth at the Heart of Peace: towards a National Action Plan for Colombia (S09 E06)

In this 6th episode of the Peace Corner Podcast, our host Maïa Flamme is joined by Natalia Peláez Pérez, Executive Director and Founder of Fundacion LATIR, to explore how young people are shaping peacebuilding in Colombia. Natalia shares the story behind Fundación Latir and its mission to promote quality education for peace and how the global Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda informs their work. Reflecting on Latir’s major upcoming research mapping youth inclusion in Colombia’s peace efforts, Natalia emphasises the need for a National Action Plan on YPS in Colombia, the barriers young people face, and the key recommendations for more inclusive, youth-led peacebuilding. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation, and tune in now! The 9th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS and UNOY Peacebuilders.