Who We Are

The Canadian Coalition for Youth, Peace & Security is a network of over 80 individuals and organizations working or interested in Youth, Peace and Security with the primary purpose of uplifting each others’ work, advocacy and research.

The CCYPS is managed by a Steering Committee that oversees the network's operations.

Alexandria

Governance Chair &

Chair Queering Peace and Security Working Group

Alexandria is passionate about Queering Peace and Security, the domestic implementation of YPS, and ensuring there is diverse youth leadership in peace and security policy space.

Favourite pillar: Protection

Jasmine

Co-Chair of Education & Capacity Strengthening

Jasmine is passionate about Queering Peace and Security, the detokenization of young people in civic and political spaces, engaging youth as equal partners at all levels from ideation to completion and beyond, and sexual and reproductive health (SRHR).

Favourite pillar: Participation

Katrina

Chair of Government Advocacy

Katrina is passionate about the participation of young people in decision-making and peacebuilding, including National Action Plans. She is focused on the institutionalization of peace and security through age- and gender-sensitive policymaking.

Favourite pillar: Partnerships

Natalia

Co-Chair of Education & Capacity Strengthening

Natalia is passionate about fomenting safe and inclusive spaces for young women, and the increased participation of young people in government and political spaces.

Favourite pillar: Participation

Shayne

Chair of Internal Engagement

Shayne is passionate about the synergies between YPS and Women, Peace and Security (WPS), gender-sensitive approaches to peacebuilding, peacebuilding in diaspora communities, and the protection of young people in conflict and peace.

Favourite pillar: Participation

Our Supporters & Collaborators

The CCYPS is grateful for meaningful partners and ongoing collaborations with the following supporters.