Uniting for Peace
We work together to bring Youth, Peace and Security to local youth leaders in Bangladesh
What We Do
The Bangladesh Coalition on YPS (BCYPS) is a network of individuals and organizations working or interested in Youth, Peace and Security with the primary purpose of uplifting each others’ work, advocacy and research. The BCYPS platform fosters a collaborative space for Bangladeshi young people and allies to share and exchange resources and opportunities to better engage in the United Nations’ Youth, Peace and Security Agenda locally, nationally and globally. This is a youth-led network of young people; it does not have any other pre-existing affiliations with other entities.
Although the BCYPS does not segregate its members by age, we define the term ‘youth’ as individuals who are between 18 and 35 years old as per Bangladesh government policy.
Our Approach
We work together to bring Youth, Peace and Security to local youth leaders in Bangladesh, and bring their voices to decision-making spaces at home & abroad.
— A Domestic Agenda
— A Global Agenda
We work to ensure young people’s roles in peace & security are recognized, respected and amplified, including in international processes and policy spaces. Young people have a role to play in foreign policy!
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Advocacy: Influencing Policy
We believe that young people should not only be recipients of government programming but should be at the centre of developing policies. We collaborate with our members, other civil society groups and government entities to bring relevant, strong and robust policy solutions that affect youth in peace and security matters.
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Collaboration: Amplifying Efforts
Above all, we are activists. We believe in the principles outlined in the Youth, Peace and Security resolutions and create spaces for our voices to be heard.
This means, we believe in the principles of collaboration above competition. Together, we are stronger.
03.
Research: Knowledge Creation
One of our key priorities is the creation and dissemination of evidence-based knowledge on Youth, Peace and Security. We support and encourage our members to contribute to peer-reviewed journals, books, and in other fora to raise awareness on the YPS agenda and gain credibility as the experts they are in the space.
What We Care For!
Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue
Interfaith Collaboration is Important to Address the World’s Problems
Build Sustainable Peace
Sustainable peace requires the active participation and commitment of every segment of society — youth included, not added on afterward.
Promote Social Inclusion
Counteracts the marginalisation of young people by promoting their inclusion in decision-making and ensuring their voices are heard in matters that affect their communities.
Harness The Potential Of Youth
Acknowledges and leverages the unique perspectives, energy, and creativity young people bring to peacebuilding efforts.
Address Root Causes Of Conflict
By actively involving youth in prevention and resolution strategies, the agenda tackles socio-economic inequality, political instability, and discrimination at their source.
Youth-Inclusion in Peace Processes
One of the most important contributions of youth is their creativity in envisaging how we can face tomorrow’s challenges – innovative thinking around peace and security is needed now more than ever.