Representing the Minister of Youth, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Youth Dr. Mazen Abu Bakr participated on Thursday in a dialogue session on United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, held at the German Jordanian University (GJU). The session was attended by GJU President Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Farah Al-Atrash, as well as members of the University’s administrative and academic faculties and students.
In his remarks, Dr. Abu Bakr affirmed that Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, has adopted a clear vision based on the principle that investing in youth is an investment in security, stability, and development. He noted that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II’s address to the United Nations Security Council in 2015 marked an important milestone in strengthening the position of youth and highlighting their role on the international Youth, Peace and Security agenda.
Dr. Abu Bakr added that UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security views young people as active partners in peacebuilding and in promoting stability and social cohesion. He emphasized that although youth are among the groups most affected by conflicts, hate speech, extremism, and digital misinformation, they have the capacity to drive positive change when provided with opportunities for education, participation, dialogue, and safe spaces for expression.
He explained that Jordan has gone beyond endorsing the UN resolution by translating its principles into national policies and frameworks through the establishment of the Youth, Peace and Security Unit at the Ministry of Youth, the adoption of the 2025–2027 National Action Plan, and contributions to the development of the Arab Strategy. Jordan has also hosted the International Forum and launched the Arab Executive Plan from Amman.
Dr. Abu Bakr noted that the concepts of Youth, Peace and Security have been incorporated into the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030, particularly under the Active Citizenship pillar, based on the findings of the 2025 National Youth Survey, supporting the development of policies and programs grounded in data and the actual needs of young people.
He further explained that the challenge is not limited to developing plans and recommendations, but lies in translating them into sustainable programs, initiatives, and opportunities for participation through partnerships among the government, universities, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations, while ensuring youth participation throughout the planning, implementation, and follow-up stages.
Dr. Abu Bakr highlighted the importance of the university environment in promoting the concepts of Youth, Peace and Security, considering universities spaces for developing awareness, leadership, and initiative. He stressed the need to address campus violence and intolerance while fostering a culture of dialogue, respect for others and responsible acceptance of differences, as well as respect for the rule of law.
He called on university students to play their role in promoting a culture of dialogue, participating in volunteer work and community initiatives, using digital spaces responsibly, combating hate speech and misinformation, and engaging in programs and initiatives related to the Youth, Peace and Security agenda.
Dr. Abu Bakr concluded by emphasizing that youth are leaders of the future and partners of the present, noting that every initiative that promotes dialogue, every stance rejecting hatred and violence, and every responsible act of participation that serves society represents a contribution to peacebuilding. He reaffirmed that Jordan places its trust in the awareness of its youth and their ability to turn knowledge into action, ambition into tangible national impact.
For her part, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Farah Al-Atrash affirmed that the University believes its role extends beyond providing knowledge and academic degrees to shaping character and promoting dialogue, responsibility, leadership, and active citizenship. She noted that holding the dialogue session on Youth, Peace and Security coincides with International Youth Day, observed the previous day, reaffirming that youth are partners in decision-making and in shaping the future.
Dr. Farah Al-Atrash highlighted the importance of UN Security Council Resolution 2250, which emphasizes the role of youth in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and promoting security and stability. She also underscored the attention and support extended to Jordanian youth by His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, calling on university students to become active partners in dialogue and solution-building by presenting ideas and initiatives and discussing issues that affect their future.
She stressed that the role of youth is not limited to waiting for institutions to provide opportunities, but extends to taking initiative, assuming responsibility, and transforming ideas into action that contributes to promoting peace, participation, and a better future.