To require the USAID Youth Coordinator, in their role as defined by the USAID Youth Policy, to coordinate cross-sectoral international development efforts related to youth, inclusive of youth, peace, and security, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This bill establishes a coordinated U.S. government strategy to engage young people ages 10-29 in international peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts. The legislation designates USAID's Youth Coordinator as the lead official to develop and oversee a comprehensive Youth, Peace, and Security Action Plan across all relevant federal agencies, including the State Department, Defense Department, and others. The coordinator will work to integrate young people meaningfully into peace negotiations, governance processes, and development programs while addressing their specific vulnerabilities to violence, online harassment, and recruitment by armed groups. The bill authorizes $5.5 million for a Youth, Peace, and Security Fund to provide grants and technical assistance to youth-led organizations working on peacebuilding and conflict resolution. USAID must submit an implementation report to Congress within one year of the action plan's submission, with follow-up reports every two years for six years, detailing spending, progress, and measurable outcomes in youth engagement across U.S. foreign assistance programs.
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