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Young leaders expand the circles of peace
Saturday, 20 December, 2025
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of one of the most significant resolutions on youth and peace ever adopted by the UN Security Council.Resolution 2250 led to widespread changes in the ways that the voices of young people are not just heard but also incorporated into peace plans and policies.In this episode of our flagship podcast, The Lid is On, Conor Lennon speaks to some of the young leaders who were at UN Headquarters this month to celebrate the progress made so far, and reflect on what more needs to be done.Speakers:Aishworya Shrestha, founder of Heart of NepalAdelin Pierre, Haitian youth environmental activist and peacebuilderNila Ibrahimi, founder of HerStoryMary Maker, UNHCR Goodwill AmbassadorCheryl Pierce, Acting Military Advisor at UN PeacekeepingAnes Demirović, Founder of Hadje TogetherElizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for PeacebuildingPeace Circle at UNGA80: Hear Us. Act Now for a Peaceful World - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly | UN Web TVActions for a peaceful world | United NationsMusic: Ketsa







