UN Security Council
2020

ensure the immediate and long-term development of youth, and reiterating that access to inclusive, equitable and quality formal and non-formal education are important factors that enable youth to acquire the relevant skills and to build their capacities, Taking note of the first report of the Secretary-General of 2 March 2020 (S/2020/167) and its recommendations, and noting the independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, “The missing peace”, 1. Calls on all relevant actors, to consider ways to increase the inclusive representation of youth for the prevention and resolution of conflict, as w ell as in peacebuilding, including when negotiating and implementing peace agreements, and to ensure the full, effective and meaningful participation of youth, recognizing that their marginalization is detrimental to building sustainable peace; 2. Reaffirms states’ obligation to respect, promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of all individuals, including youth, and ensure equal access to justice and preserve the integrity of rule of law institutions; and to foster an enabling and safe environment for youth working on peace and security, including by