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The Zaida Catalán Club: Empowering Women for Peace, Security, and Climate Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Two former recipients of FBA’s 1325 Scholarship, Nathalie Ndimubanzi and Judith Maroy, have founded the Zaida Catalán Club – a youth-led organization focused on women, peace, and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). How did the scholarship pave the way from theory to action?

2024-10-18 14:40

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Beyond Vulnerability: A Guidance Note on Youth, Climate, Peace and Security

In recent years, young people’s crucial role in preventing conflict and maintaining peace has become increasingly recognized as the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda has gained momentum. At the same time, the Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) field is developing rapidly at the research and policy levels. CPS is also increasingly becoming an entry point for programming; recognizing the interactions between climate change and existing vulnerabilities, which compound risks of insecurity, including violent conflict and the erosion of social cohesion.

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