As global conflicts become more complex and protracted, intergenerational trust is on the decline, and the role of youth as agents of partners in preventing violence and sustaining peace has never been more critical. This one-day workshop—open to students, scholars, policy professionals, and…
Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues is piloting “UNXD 4100: Child Rights & Resilience," a groundbreaking course offered through a collaboration with the Red House this spring 2025.
This class, taught by Gillian Huebner and Rebecca Levy, will explore challenges faced by children in adversity and strategies to promote children’s protection and resilience in development and humanitarian settings. It will also provide students with unique opportunities to learn from leaders in the field.
Registration is now open and will continue through the add/drop deadline, March 14, 2025. This class is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Please use CRN#48792 in GU Experience to register.
Please reach out to globalchildren@georgetown.edu with any questions about the course.
In this interview, Saji Prelis, senior fellow at the Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues and co-chair of the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, shares his insights into youth engagement in peacebuilding, offering a personal and professional perspective on the transformative impact young people can have on building a more peaceful world.
