Effectiveness of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda in the City of Baguio’s Youth Peacebuilding Organizations

Abstract

Young people have an inalienable right to participate in the upkeep of peace and security, whether through political, electoral, or peace processes, or by informal participation at the community level and in digital areas. The active engagement and influence of young people improves the relevance, efficacy, and impact of peace and security initiatives, programs, and choices. This prompted the creation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda as a guide and tool for Civil Society Organizations, Government Agencies, and Youth Organizations to ensure youth inclusion in peacebuilding. The creation of the UNSCR 2250 inspired the Philippines’ National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security 2023–2033 which serves as the framework of the National Youth Commission, the Central Government and Civil Society Organizations to involve the youth in peace processes. In this regard, this study aims to present the level of effectiveness of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Agenda 2023–2033.