Global YPS Indicators by Yulia Nesterova

Participation - Indicators

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-02 19:25:26 UTC

Percentage of youth in regional and international peace and security decision-making platforms such as the UN Security Council, AU, ASEAN, EU, OAS.
Representation of marginalized youth groups (e.g., women, disabled, displaced) in decision-making processes.
Number of established consultation mechanisms and boards monitoring progress in governmental commitment to engaging youth in various spheres and societal programming.
Track youth-led advocacy efforts.

Access to funding and resources for youth-led organisations working on peace and security. E.g., 25% of peacebuilding budgets to grassroots youth projects.

Number of youth-led peace initiatives working on peace and security supported by governments or international organizations.

Number and frequency of youth consultations conducted in policy formulation processes related to peace and security by international actors.
Number of youths consulted in the design and implementation of peace agreements, transitional justice processes, and humanitarian response.
Number of youth-led organizations engaged in policy advocacy or dialogue and other initiatives influencing national or international peace and security policies, programmes, and efforts.
Number of youth volunteers in peace and security sectors.
Youth with or without disabilities as NGO, civil society, or community leaders.
Number of youth included in formal peace processes, peace negotiations, political dialogues, reconciliation processes, and mediations, including UN-led.
Percentage of formal peace process delegations and negotiation teams that include nominated youth representatives (disaggregated by gender and other relevant diversity factors).
% of youth in leadership roles in peace, governance structures (UN, civil society, regional bodies, national parliaments, local councils), or community development sectors.
Youth quotas in political or peacebuilding processes.
Percentage of disadvantaged/marginalised youth (women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, non-binary people) involved in peace negotiations, policymaking, and post-conflict reconstruction.
Level of youth satisfaction with their role and influence in peace processes

(e.g., how effectively their voices are heard and integrated into decisions).

Number of institutional spaces/platforms for youth to voice opinions on peace and security.
Number of public policies co-designed or influenced by young people.
Youth inclusion in electoral processes.
Voter turnout among youth. E.g., 70% youth participation in constitutional referendums.
Inclusive engagement of the youth in creating awareness and mobilization of the youth.
Accessibility and inclusivity of political and civic engagement spaces for youth.
Youth component as part of comprehensive and effective civil society participation in peace processes.
Safe spaces created for critical and creative youth expression.
Number of countries with national and local action plans on YPS with direct youth input and that are implemented and funded.
Number of initiatives supported and provided by international actors/Number of youth participating in education and training programs on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and leadership as well as civic and political education programmes.
E.g., : 500+ youth completing UN-certified training.
Percentage of peace agreements and political processes that include specific provisions for youth participation.
Indicators of institutional listening (concrete responses to youth demands): e.g., advisory councils.
Digital engagement: 1,000+ youth inputs via online/local forums.

Protection - Indicators

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-02 19:28:57 UTC

Number of established youth-friendly mechanisms to monitor and report violations of the rights of youth, including how many youth have been displaced and where.
Number of countries with legal frameworks and policies specifically protecting youth (and vulnerable youth) from violence, exploitation, and human rights violations in conflict and post-conflict settings.
Number of international policies and strategies (including UN peacekeeping) incorporating youth-centered protection strategies and addressing violence against youth in conflict zones.
Level of enforcement of digital security policies protecting youth peace advocates from online harassment and misinformation.
Number of countries with laws and policies prohibiting and criminalizing the recruitment of children.
Number of youth reporting access to psychosocial support, including post-trauma services (mental health, reintegration). E.g., 60% of conflict-affected youth receiving trauma counselling or mental health services.
Access to basic healthcare. E.g., 70% of youth in conflict zones receiving emergency medical care or vaccinations.
Number of youth reporting access to legal aid, protection services, or safe spaces in conflict-affected areas.
Access to justice for youth: Legal protection for detained youth.
E.g., 80% of detained youth provided legal representation and fair trial access.
E.g., Percentage of youth reporting access to justice.
Proportion of youth accessing psychosocial, mental health, and legal support services.
Safety of women peacebuilders.

Percentage of peacekeepers, humanitarian workers, and conflict resolution staff under 30.

Number of youth benefiting from programs on their rights and protection from violence.
Increased number of protections of the youths from violence, including policies and other mechanisms.
Number of free education programmes on violence, development, and human rights, funded by international organizations through local institutions and foundations: for youth and service providers.
Number of cases of violence, sexual abuse, and recruitment by armed groups, against young people reported and addressed.
Number of reported incidents of youth facing violence, human rights abuses, threats, arbitrary arrests, persecution, child labour or exploitation, including in digital spaces (disaggregated by gender, location, and type of violence).
Number of youth recruited by extremist groups or involved in violence, tracked over time.
Global decline in the number of children and youth recruited into armed forces and groups.
Reduction in violence, human rights abuses and violations against youth.
Establishment of early warning mechanisms to protect young people in conflict zones. E.g., 100+ conflict alerts issued by youth networks, leading to preventive action.
Availability of accessible reporting mechanisms for youth victims of violence.
Percentage of young journalists, peacebuilders, human rights defenders, and activists receiving protection and support against threats.
Percentage of youth with access to quality education and healthcare, including percentage of refugee and internally displaced youth.
Percentage of youth aware of their rights (including protection laws, reporting mechanisms, and support services).
Increased safety of youth:
E.g., Percentage of youth reporting feeling safe in their communities (educational, others) and digital spaces.
E.g., Youth trust in law enforcement and justice systems.
Clarity and accuracy of information provided on international/national frameworks, standards, and mechanisms for protecting youth in conflict.
Existence of safe spaces for youth (physical or online) in fragile communities.
E.g.,: 20+ youth-friendly safe zones (schools, centers) operational in high-risk areas. OR Percentage of youth with access to safe spaces.
E.g., Protection of schools and hospitals: 50% of schools in conflict zones safeguarded via ceasefires or UN monitoring.
Level of government enforcement of laws protecting youth: enforcement of national legal protections specifically for youth (e.g., GBV, hate speech, digital abuse).
Community-based protection programs.
E.g., 30+ youth-led patrols or mediation teams reducing violence in local communities.
E.g., Percentage of communities with established child and youth protection mechanisms.
Level of funding allocated to youth-focused protection programs in humanitarian crises.
Gender-based violence prevention.
E.g., 1,000+ GBV survivors/year accessing youth-friendly healthcare, legal aid, or shelters.
E.g., Number of mechanisms put in place to protect young people from sexual and gender-based violence in countries affected by conflict.
E.g., Prevalence of gender-based violence affecting young people.
Legal identity documentation. E.g., 50% of displaced youth obtaining birth certificates/IDs to access rights and services.
Number of awareness campaigns on the negative impact of conflicts on youth.
Number of life skill trainings to empower youth to eradicate poverty, including percentage of refugee and internally displaced youth.
Number of youth who have been released from armed groups and integrated back into society.
Extent to which international mechanisms (e.g., ICC, UNHRC) hold perpetrators accountable for crimes against youth.
Level of freedom of expression and association in each country.
Number of documented cases of arbitrary detention or criminalization of youth peacebuilders.

Prevention - Indicators

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-02 19:31:24 UTC

Number of youth successfully participating in programmes that teach peace education, peacebuilding, tolerance, human rights, nonviolence, conflict resolution, or civic education/civic engagement, mediation, and non-violence.
Number of youth-trained mediators actively involved in conflict resolution.
Number of youth engaged in and leading violence prevention initiatives (e.g., early warning systems, community peacebuilding efforts, dialogue programmes, counter-extremism campaigns, peace education, conflict prevention, and reconciliation programs).
AND/OR
Number of communities that have established early warning systems with significant youth participation in conflict prevention activities.
Number of youth-led peace education or awareness-raising programs and campaigns to build/promote a culture of peace, inter-governmental dialogue for peace and security, and resilience.
Access to mental health support for youth in high-risk environments.
Number of youth-driven community initiatives addressing root causes of conflict and youth involvement in violence/conflict, such as poverty, unemployment, inequality, climate change, and political exclusion.
Number of youth-led or youth-inclusive community-based initiatives promoting social cohesion, positive collective identity, belonging, cultural diversity, and (interfaith, intergenerational) dialogue.
Number of youth-led and youth-partnered peace and tolerance campaigns conducted locally and globally (e.g., countering disinformation and misinformation, hate speech, discrimination, and radicalisation/extremism).
Consistent monitoring and enhancement of programming for potential at-risk youth through observation of behaviour in programs at educational institutions, local foundations working consistently with vulnerable youth, etc.
Reduction in youth radicalization rates, youth involvement/forced recruitment in armed groups, gangs, organized crime, and violent movements.
Reduction in hate speech, risky behaviours, and violent extremism among young people.
Measurable reduction in inter-group tensions.
Youth attitudes toward peace and conflict: Surveys measuring youth attitudes and perceptions of peace and conflict in their communities.
Availability of livelihood and skills development opportunities for at-risk youth.
Youth employment/unemployment rate and economic empowerment, especially in post-conflict or marginalized settings.
Reported level of trust between youth and local authorities on security matters.
Reported level of intergenerational and inter-community trust.
Youth perception of safety and security in their communities.
Number of youth-led initiatives and rate of youth participation in environmental peacebuilding and climate resilience/security efforts.
Programmes and digital tools to prevent sexual and gender-based violence.
Rate of youth engagement in programmes/Number of programmes to prevent disinformation and misinformation, hate speech, discrimination, and radicalisation/extremism.
Number of schools/national curriculum integrating peace education, critical thinking, and conflict resolution programs in national education systems and community education.
Frequency and reach of peace education and conflict resolution programs for youth.
Percentage of youth with access to quality education (schools, vocational and technical education and training).
Percentage of national budgets allocated to youth development, youth-focused peace and security programs, peace education, violence prevention, and conflict prevention programs.
Number of youth-led and youth-inclusive media and digital campaigns countering hate speech, radicalisation, and dis-/misinformation and promote tolerance and peace.
Number of conflicts or tensions resolved or prevented through youth actions.
Number of conflict prevention and peace strategies and plans that include youth as key actors and youth-specific prevention measures.
Assessment of institutional commitment to youth-focused conflict prevention.
Number of peace agreements that include youth as key stakeholders.
Rate of awareness amongst youth about their role in conflict prevention and building.
Level of awareness among youth about risks such as substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and violence.
Youth-driven context-specific, inclusive action-oriented post-conflict recovery.

Partnerships - Indicators

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-02 19:32:43 UTC

Number of partnerships between youth organizations and governments
Partnerships with private sector firms for enhanced funding into establishing local hubs and safe spaces for youth
International cooperation (NGOs and International organisations) and multi-sectoral collaborations on youth-focused peace and security Initiatives
# of youth mentorship or capacity-building programs created and implemented.
# of youth representatives and youth involvement in decision making in government structures or international peacebuilding networks (UN, AU, EU).
# and % of countries with National Action Plans (NAPs) or dedicated national strategies/policies on YPS, developed and/or monitored with meaningful and institutionalized youth participation.
# of youth-partnered peacebuilding initiatives and youth participating in programs promoting peace education, tolerance, and non-violence
Amount of funding or resources/technical support mobilized through partnerships.
Frequency of collaboration between youth and civil society and traditional leaders on peace and security projects
Youth inclusion in Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives and gender-sensitive peace programs
Increase in collaborative research initiatives between youth-led organizations and academic institutions.

Disengagement and Reintegration - Indicators

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-02 19:33:45 UTC

# or % of youth disengaged from armed groups or gangs and reintegrated into society.
% of reintegrated youth with access to education, vocational training, or employment.
% of reintegrated youth who have stable social relationships and community acceptance (mentorship).
# of reintegration programs offering psychosocial support, health, education, and economic empowerment to at-risk youth.
Reduction in recidivism rates among formerly at-risk youth.
Youth participation in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction
Youth satisfaction and sense of belonging after reintegration
Number of youths accessing mental health and trauma recovery services after conflict or displacement.
Number of youth-led reconciliation and peacebuilding initiatives/ community-based initiatives that contribute to the social reintegration of youth affected by violence and conflict.
Extent of national policies supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth from war-affected communities.
Number of programmes or funding allocated to the demobilisation and reintegration of young girls and boys.
Availability of gender-sensitive rehabilitation programs for young women and LGBTQ+ youth disengaging from conflict
Legal frameworks, legal aid ensuring fair treatment and reintegration opportunities.

Participation - Your Comments

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-03 11:41:04 UTC

Please look through the indicators for Participation and respond to the following questions:

Which indicators matter most to you?
Which indicators do you think could be combined?
Which indicators aren't useful/less useful?

Protection - Your Comments

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-03 11:42:01 UTC

Please look through the indicators for Protection and respond to the following questions:

Which indicators matter most to you?
Which indicators do you think could be combined?
Which indicators aren't useful/less useful?

Prevention - Your Comments

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-03 11:42:30 UTC

Please look through the indicators for Prevention and respond to the following questions:

Which indicators matter most to you?
Which indicators do you think could be combined?
Which indicators aren't useful/less useful?

Partnerships - Your Comments

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-03 11:42:53 UTC

Please look through the indicators for Partnerships and respond to the following questions:

Which indicators matter most to you?
Which indicators do you think could be combined?
Which indicators aren't useful/less useful?

Disengagement and Reintegration - Your Comments

yuliasnesterova — 2025-06-03 11:43:36 UTC

Please look through the indicators for Disengagement and Reintegration and respond to the following questions:

Which indicators matter most to you?
Which indicators do you think could be combined?
Which indicators aren't useful/less useful?