Sulaymaniyah, Iraq – Network 2250 in Iraq, operating under the Peace and Freedom Organization (PFO), with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), conducted a one-day orientation session on United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) in Sulaymaniyah.

The session brought together civil society activists, youth representatives, and local and governorate authorities to raise awareness of the YPS Agenda and highlight its importance and relevance to the Kurdistan Region.

Through interactive discussions and knowledge-sharing, participants explored opportunities and challenges related to implementing Resolution 2250 in the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing the meaningful participation of young people in peacebuilding, decision-making, conflict prevention, and community security.

A key focus of the session was the importance of developing a dedicated implementation plan for the National Strategy on Youth, Peace and Security in Iraq, tailored to the specific context and priorities of the Kurdistan Region.

Participants discussed the need for a clear, coordinated, and practical framework to translate the national strategic priorities into concrete actions at the regional level, strengthen institutional commitment, and ensure the effective implementation of Resolution 2250 across the Kurdistan Region.

The session concluded with constructive discussions and a set of recommendations aimed at strengthening youth engagement, enhancing cooperation between young people and government institutions, and advancing the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in the Kurdistan Region.