As conflicts continue to unfold globally, youth are at the forefront, carrying both the burden of past generations’ conflicts and the potential for transformative change. From Colombia’s Aulas en Paz (Classrooms in Peace) to grassroots movements worldwide, young people are working to shape their communities and build sustainable peace. Their resilience, innovation, and determination bring a fresh, transformative approach to peacebuilding, broadening its possibilities and impact.
Through various platforms, youth amplify their calls for action, share firsthand stories, and connect people across borders to highlight on-the-ground realities. Now, more than ever, it’s essential that youth are seen not only as victims but as critical agents of change with a voice—and a seat—at the table.
This talk aims to:
• Explore how the next generation navigates conflicts and builds peace;
• Amplify youth voices and examine how they overcome barriers, including through social media;
• Highlight the change potential youth hold, embracing innovative and sustainable approaches to peace.
Panelists will share practical experiences, insights into their own career paths, and reflections on the advice they wish they’d had. Additionally, it will be an opportunity to explore whether there’s been a shift in the recognition of youth voices and discuss how the role of young people in peace processes continue to evolve, shaping a future where their voices are not only included but amplified in transformative ways.
Alliyah Logan is a youth advocate and the Co-Founder of Cultivate Global Education (CGE) where she champions the rights of girls and women everywhere while improving quality education. Her work has focused on advancing gender equality and removing barriers to international education through her work with CGE and UNICEF, as one of their youngest consultants. Logan’s works have been recognized globally, speaking at several global conferences and through her 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 feature.
Dylan Macchiarini Crosson is an EU Researcher at the International Crisis Group, where he specializes in conflict prevention and crisis management policies, focusing on the EU’s approach to MENA, Africa, and Latin America. He has previously worked at the Centre for European Policy Studies and the European External Action Service. With a Master's in European Affairs from Sciences Po Paris, Dylan has briefed EU institutions and contributed analysis to major European media outlets.
Ela Serpil Evliyaoglu is a human rights activist and clinical psychologist and is currently a Policy Leader Fellow at the School of Transnational Governance. She works at the Youth Organizations Forum, representing 57 youth organizations and shaping youth policies, and is also a co-founder of The Network of Psychosocial Support in Civil Society. Ela holds master's degrees in clinical psychology and political science, and as a Policy Leader Fellow, she is focused on integrating mental health into climate and migration policies.
Michael McEvoy is a documentary filmmaker, anthropologist, storyteller and conflict researcher. He has worked in humanitarian aid, as a journalist, and as a field researcher in the Middle East, West Africa, Latin America and Central Asia. In recent years he has been exploring indigenous epistemologies and cross-cultural approaches to more participatory and holistic forms of governance and conflict resolution.
Join the event for an insightful conversation about the role of youth in shaping a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable future. Whether you’re a young changemaker, an educator, or simply someone passionate about building a better world, this talk will offer fresh perspectives, practical insights, and the opportunity to engage with a dynamic network of peacebuilders.
The talk will be held in hybrid format and will be open to both the EUI community and the public. Please register.
Michael McEvoy
Michael McEvoy
Michael McEvoy