Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY)

The taskforce focuses on raising awareness and fostering discussions about youth associated with non-state armed groups

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

June 19 | Int. Day to End Sexual Violence in Conflict 🕯️🎗️

On this day, GTY member & survivor Mirsada Tursunović reminds us: "Violence against women & children is a challenge for society as a whole."

📖 Read her story: https://t.co/M3exAatsQN #gty

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

🌍 Applications are OPEN for the 9th @UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Programme!

If you are a leader aged 18-25 from the South Caucasus or Central Asia ready to drive peace and social cohesion, apply now.

🔔 Deadline: 31 July 2026

Apply here: https://t.co/pf98wL1pq0

#Peacebuilding

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

GTY is excited to share a new article by Samjhana on our Transformative Narratives Page: “My Dream for Change Still Lives On”.

Samjhana reflects on her journey from former youth combatant to advocate for peace, justice, and nonviolent change.

#gty #agentofpeace #peacebuilding

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

GTY has officially reached 20 members! 🎉

We’re grateful for our growing community dedicated to peacebuilding and empowering youth worldwide. Every member strengthens our mission toward sustaining peace. 🕊️
#GTY #Peacebuilding #YouthEmpowerment #SustainingPeace

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

Unlock Potential for Sustaining Peace

At GTY we believe that former combatants have the potential to become agents of peace with their passion, because they experienced conflict firsthand.
#Peacebuilding #YouthEmpowerment #GTY #Advocacy

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

On the International Day of Living Together in Peace, GTY reaffirms the importance of inclusion in building sustainable peace. By empowering YANSAG and valuing their agency, we strive to help build new cycles of peace.

#livingtogetherinpeace #agentofpeace #gty

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

🌍 Call for Applications

GTY is pleased to share a unique opportunity for women leaders in peacebuilding: the UN DPPA Women in Ceasefire Negotiations Course 2026.

#WomenInPeace
#gty
#peacebuilding

[UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs @UNDPPA]

@UNDPPA is pleased to announce the upcoming iteration of Women in Ceasefire Negotiations Course . Women mediators, negotiators from conflict parties, and peacemakers are invited to apply by 30 May 2026 👉 2026 Form: https://t.co/VXZXQsuGA8

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

🌍On International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, GTY affirms that peace depends on inclusive dialogue and collective action.

By recognizing the rights and agency of YANSAG, we aim to contribute to more inclusive and sustainable peace.

#multilateralism #gty

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

🕊Call for Applications: Paris Peace Forum 2026

GTY is pleased to share this opportunity with organisations working toward peacebuilding and global solutions.

#ParisPeaceForum
#gty
#peacebuilding
#youthempowerment

[Paris Peace Forum @ParisPeaceForum]

📢 Now Open! The Paris Peace Forum’s 2026 Call for Solutions 🎉
✨ Get international visibility
🤝 Meet global decision-makers & experts
🚀 Join our Scale-up Program

👉 More info: https://t.co/bZFVupWcmW
👉 Apply now: https://t.co/mlRypXlR4U

#Callforprojects

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

GTY is excited to share a new article by Angélica Quimbaya on our Transformative Narratives Page: “Building Peace as a Mother- My Story as a Former Combatant”. She says, “No matter where we come from, we all can find a new beginning“.

#gty #formercombatant #agentofpeace

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

GTY member Julien Vikemba‘s main ambition is to end the recruitment and use of children in armed groups. He advocates for community resilience and sustainable peace to end the cycle of violence.

#gty #peacebuilding #youthempowerment

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

8 March – International Women’s Day 🌍

We reaffirm that women’s meaningful participation is essential to building and sustaining peace.

At GTY, we believe women's voices bring vital perspectives to breaking cycles of violence.

#InternationalWomensDay #WPS #YANSAG #GTY

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

GTY member Lakot escaped the Lord‘s Resistance Army in Uganda twice after being abducted and forced to join as a child. She now wants to amplify the voices of victims of conflict to ensure that no one has to experience what she did.

#gty #peacebuilding #youthempowerment

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

The unique potential of former combatants to become agents of peace is a core belief of GTY, as exemplified by our members, who have shown that transformation into unique peacebuilders is possible.

#gty #formercombatant #agentofpeace

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

🔗 Register to attend: https://t.co/sRHDuIowGU

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

🕊️Building New Cycles of Peace

What if former youth combatants are seen as peacebuilders? Hear from a former armed group member (Sierra Leone) and a reintegration peacebuilder (DR Congo).

📅February 25, 3:00 PM BST|📍Zoom

#GTY #CharterForCompassion

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

On World Day of Social Justice, GTY affirms that justice must include dignity, reintegration, and opportunity. By recognizing the rights and potential of youth associated with armed conflict, we advocate for pathways toward transformation and lasting peace.
#youthempowerment #gty

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

GTY is excited to share a new article by Mirsada Tursunović on our Transformative Narratives Page: “My Story as a Survivor”. Mirsada shares her journey of surviving sexual violence and becoming an activist for justice and support for survivors of wartime atrocities.

#gty

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

Ms. Aisha was a nursing student before being abducted while working as an election clerk. Following the uncertainty of this experience, she is now a small-scale entrepreneur and an agent of peace navigating post-trauma challenges and resilience.

#youthempowerment

[Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants (GTY) @gt4y__]

On the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, GTY challenges narratives that frame youth associated with non-state armed groups only as threats, and instead emphasize the importance of empowering them and their potential to become unique agents of peace.
#gty