June 12, 2025
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The side event “Promoting Resilience, Mental Health, and Leadership Among Refugee Women” took place virtually March 20, 2025, at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Bringing together global...
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The side event “Promoting Resilience, Mental Health, and Leadership Among Refugee Women” took place virtually March 20, 2025, at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Bringing together global...
The ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 side event took place virtually on April 16 and was co-organized by the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace, the Major Group for Children and Youth, and...
On February 5, the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) was honored to be one of six nongovernmental organizations given the opportunity to speak at the United Nations 2025 ECOSOC Partnership...
On March 11, 2025, the side event Beauty Will Save the World: Advancing the SDGs Through Women and Girls’ Leadership was held at St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City, organized by the International...
From Margins to Changemakers: Girls Empowered through Leadership Training and Travel Organized by the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace & Girls Empowered by Travel – Nepal; co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission...
“In Unity We Rise,” the official anthem of YSP, is the result of a meaningful collaboration between YSP USA and YSP Zambia. This vibrant Afro-beats track was written and produced by Charles Bwenge and...
On December 24, 2024, IAYSP Representative Nagma Shrestha conducted a Peace Designer Workshop at the Girls Empowered by Travel (GET) office in Maru, Basantapur, Nepal, for young women from Sankhuwasabha. The workshop aimed to...
During the UN’s CSO-Peacebuilding Dialogue, a side event hosted by MGCY on December 13, John Koester delivered a compelling speech representing the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP). The speech focused...
The International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) actively supports interfaith dialogue and cooperation as vital components of peacebuilding. At the United Nations, we work to engage youth from diverse religious and...
On October 23, 2024, Nagma and John met with Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, to discuss opportunities for collaboration. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to work...
In September 2024, Nagma Shrestha and Tiger Ryan represented the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) at the International Youth Conference (IYC), where he joined global youth leaders to discuss practical...
The Summit of the Future took place at UN Headquarters on 22-23 September, marking a significant moment for reimagining global cooperation and addressing the urgent challenges facing humanity. Born from the reflections on the...
From July 18 to 25, 2024, YSP USA, in collaboration with YSP Africa, conducted a youth-driven photography project in Lusaka, Zambia. Led by John Koester, UN Advocacy Advisor for YSP USA, and Ricardo J....
Last week, the YSP delegation participated in the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), engaging in key discussions on youth inclusion and sustainable progress. We attended several side-events focused...
The Los Angeles Family Church and members of YSP USA hosted Peace Cup LA 2024 from June 28 to June 30, bringing together over 1,500 participants for a dynamic three-day celebration of sports and...
The YSP Chapter in the DMV hosted an online virtual webinar series titled “Empower Youth,” a six-part virtual webinar series providing youth with insights into various careers, professions, and lifestyles. Community members shared their...
The event successfully facilitated meaningful discussions on HyoJeong culture and its importance in promoting peace, both personally and within communities. HyoJeong culture, originating from the Korean term “Hyo” (filial piety) and “Jeong” (heart or...
The ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024 Side Event titled “Towards a Global Standard for Meaningful Youth Engagement in the Pact for the Future,” took place on April 18 at the European Union Mission to the...
YSP USA has partnered with YSP Thailand to establish a bakery in a local Thai community. The ongoing project focuses on teaching young individuals baking skills, enabling them to generate income by selling baked...
Hosted by Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and co-sponsored by International Association of Youth & Students for Peace (IAYSP) & Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI), IAYSP had the pleasure of co-sponsoring and attending...
The Los Angeles Family Church proudly orchestrated the inaugural Peace Cup in the city, sponsored by Youth & Students for Peace USA, marking the 20th anniversary of this esteemed event. Originating in 2003, the...