From 17 to 19 June, 150 young people from around the world will gather at The Hague University of Applied Sciences for the Youth Peace Summit, a three-day programme of workshops, dialogue sessions and hands-on peacebuilding activities. The summit will conclude with the creation of the Youth Peace Charter, an action-oriented document outlining practical next steps for future peace initiatives.
‘’Young people are not waiting for peace, they create it! ‘’
Anastasia – YPS Volunteer
The event is organised by a team of young volunteers who have spent months creating a programme designed by youth, for youth, in collaboration with a broad network of partners.
On Thursday, 18 June at 16:00, more than 25 local, national and international peace-related organisations will come together for an activity market, offering participants and visitors the opportunity to engage with a wide range of peace initiatives. These include peacebuilding projects, local community programmes and dialogue-based organisations, with participating partners including UNOY, The Hague Humanity Hub, Dialoog in Den Haag and Young Atlantics, among others.
On Friday, 19 June at 16:00, the summit will conclude with the presentation and formal handover of the Youth Peace Charter to Ambassador for Youth, Education and Work Jurriaan Middelhof and The Hague Mayor Jan van Zanen.
Following the ceremony, guests, stakeholders and members of the press will be invited to speak with organisers and participants of the Youth Peace Summit 2027.
