Doha youth conference issues recommendations on peace and security

Participants at the Empower 2026 conference in Doha issued a declaration calling for a greater role for young people in decisions on peace and security, stronger protection for youth peacebuilders and more investment in education and economic opportunities. The organiser plans to take the recommendations to the Arab Youth Forum for Peace and Security.

By Editorial Team · Published 15 Nov 2026 10:23 UTC · Updated 15 Nov 2026 10:24 UTC

Event: 14 Nov 2026

Urgency: Context · Evidence: Attributed claim

What the sources establish

The Peninsula reported the declaration at the closing session and interviewed organisers. Gulf Times separately interviewed organisers and participants about the conference and the planned next steps. Education Above All’s programme lists the planned forum presentation. Adoption of the recommendations remains open. The date marks the conference closing and the map uses a Doha city marker.

Evidence last checked: 15 Nov 2026 10:23 UTC.

Sources

The Peninsula Ownership / affiliation unverified
original coverage of the closing declaration and interviews with organisers
Gulf Times Ownership / affiliation unverified
separate on-site reporting with organisers and participants
Education Above All Foundation Ownership / affiliation unverified
organiser’s programme for the planned forum presentation

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