Doha:The State of Qatar, through the Ministry of Sports and Youth, is set to host the Arab Youth Forum on Peace and Security 2026 from November 15-17. The event is organized in collaboration with the Arab League and aims to transform the Arab Strategy for Youth, Peace, and Security (2023-2028) from policy frameworks into real-world implementation as decided by the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports.
According to Qatar News Agency, the forum will gather numerous UN agencies, programs, and funds alongside young delegations from 17 Arab nations, ministers, top-echelon officials, experts, and representatives from regional and international organizations. The initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance young people's involvement in peacebuilding and security, expand their role in decision-making, and foster partnerships to address challenges and bolster community stability.
The forum serves as an Arab platform for dialogue and expertise sharing, offering young people a space to discuss peace and security issues, present their viewpoints, and help develop recommendations to advance youth policies and initiatives. It will also reinforce cooperation between national institutions and regional and international organizations.
The event will host a range of regional and international institutions, including UNDP, UNFPA, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO, and Search for Common Ground. National institutions participating include the Education Above All Foundation, Qatar Fund for Development, Qatar University, QatarDebate Center, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, and Qatar Scientific Club, in collaboration with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Over three days, the forum will focus on the operationalization of young people's participation from the Arab Strategy for Youth, with discussions on promoting their presence in peacebuilding institutions and frameworks that ensure substantive engagement in decision-making. The agenda includes sessions on multilateral partnerships, youth governance, protection, and education's role in empowering youth.
Workshops will address regional cooperation networks, youth engagement in peace processes, and formal governance. The second day will focus on strategy implementation, national pathways, and practical mechanisms for actionable programs. Sessions will also cover measuring youth participation impact and building partnerships and capabilities across sectors.
The final day will involve youth working groups developing final recommendations and perspectives, culminating in a joint youth declaration to be announced during the closing ceremony, reflecting Arab youth priorities and aspirations. The declaration will propose actionable recommendations to enhance youth roles in peace and security, turning forum outcomes into cooperative initiatives. Hosting the forum in Doha underscores Qatar's commitment to supporting joint Arab youth efforts, fostering regional and international partnerships, and expanding youth engagement in priority discussions for a secure and stable future.
Source Qatar News Agency