YEEP Somalia Participates in Regional Learning Event on Community-Responsive Peacekeeping

outh voices matter in shaping conversations on peace, security, and protection.
From 25–27 August 2026, YEEP Somalia participated in the Learning Event on Supporting Community-Responsive Peacekeeping in South Sudan and Somalia, hosted by Save the Children in Naivasha, Kenya.
YEEP Somalia was represented by Salma Mohyadin, who actively participated in discussions on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) and Youth, Peace and Security (YPS), bringing youth perspectives into conversations on peacebuilding, child protection, prevention, and community resilience.
The discussions provided an important space to reflect on how communities can strengthen prevention efforts, reduce the risks of the recruitment and use of children and young people, and create meaningful opportunities for youth to contribute to peace and security.
The event also brought together government representatives, practitioners, community actors, and youth leaders to share experiences, learn from one another, and explore more community-responsive approaches to peacebuilding and protection.
At YEEP Somalia, we believe young people should not only be part of conversations about peace and security—they should have a meaningful role in shaping them. We remain committed to supporting young people as partners and leaders in peacebuilding, prevention, child protection, and community resilience.