University amsterdam youthpeacebuilding2011

www.warchild.nlMay-2011

Young people as decision makers in Colombia?

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FARC

PARAMILITARIES

Who is involved?

YP promoting participation practices

YP Promoting a culture of peace

YP establishing reporting mechanisms

YP creating peacebuildng methods

MILITARY FORCES

YP promoting good treatment to CYP

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Young people constitute a significant % of the armed actors involved in the conflict

49% of young Colombians live in conditions of poverty and 15.3% live as homeless

50% do not finish high school and only 8.2 has completed higher education

50% do not finish high school and only 8.2 has completed higher education

The potential of young people, their population weight, the importance for the country and themselves that their rights are realized and that have better

opportunities, their significant contribution to reducing violence and strengthening the democracy

In the first 4 months of 2010, 56% of homicide victims were young (15 - 29 years). And every year 80,000 young people are forced displaced

In the first 4 months of 2010, 56% of homicide victims were young (15 - 29 years). And every year 80,000 young people are forced displaced

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Right

holders

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Cali

Pereira

Cartagena

Chocontá

Bogotá

Pamplonas

B/quilla

Sincelejo

Guaduas

Madrid

Chía

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Youth as social agents of change

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The most significant change

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The spider web

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¿Questions, ideas or suggestions?