Is it really true that a country with a youthful population is prone to conflict over peace? What can we learn from young people who have experienced both, and how can we empower them to take even bigger strides towards a more peaceful future?
In this podcast, Dr Michaelina Jakala from the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University explores case studies from a range of different countries that will challenge the way you think about the role young people play in peace and conflict. In a series of conversations with young people, practitioners and academics, Dr Jakala asks what we can learn from the experiences of child soldiers in Bosnia, from Generation 2000 – the Kurdish Millennials who’ve come of age in the aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, and from the actions of young Colombians following the signing of the 2016 Peace Agreement.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Centre for Peace and Security.
The project and podcast is generously funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
Credits
Host: Dr Michaelina Jakala, Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University
Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts
Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts
Artwork and audiograms: Lauren White, Research Podcasts
Music: Maryan D, Pixabay
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Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University
Generation Peace is a podcast that challenges the way we think about the role young people play in peace and conflict, and that shines a light on how those young people can bring about change. Hosted by Dr Michaelina Jakala, academic lead at the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University, each episode focuses on a different country; its history of peace and conflict, how the young people in that country have affected change and what we can learn from them. In this final episode of the first series, key academics from the Centre - and from the case studies that have featured in the series - gather together to reflect on the themes that have arisen across the previous five episodes, in which we discussed case studies from Bosnia, Colombia, Kurdistan, Iraq and Algeria.
The guests are Dr Chas Morrison, Dr Bahar Baser, Dr Jessica Northey and Dr Justina Pinkeviciute.
Read a full transcript of the episode here (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GP-S1-E6-Transcript.pdf)
For further information visit the Centre for Peace and Security (https://wp.coventry.domains/youthviolenceconflicttransformation/) at Coventry University.
The project is funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. (https://www.fergusontrust.co.uk/)
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29 Jan 2025
Generation Peace: Algeria
Generation Peace is a podcast that challenges the way we think about the role young people play in peace and conflict, and that shines a light on how those young people can bring about change. Hosted by Dr Michaelina Jakala, academic lead at the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University, each episode focuses on a different country; its history of peace and conflict, how the young people in that country have affected change and what we can learn from them. This episode looks at Algeria and what young people there have been doing to bring about and sustain peace, to transform society through creating opportunities and to create new livelihoods through social activism. The guests are Dr Jessica Northey from the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University, Sami Mehiaoui, a PhD student and a social entrepreneur in Algeria, Dr Ikram Berkani a researcher, artist and community development worker, and Djamel Mrah, CEO of Parler Algerien – an organisation that teaches and promotes the Algerian language and culture.
Read a full transcript of the episode here
For further information visit the Centre for Peace and Security (https://wp.coventry.domains/youthviolenceconflicttransformation/) at Coventry University.
The project is funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. (https://www.fergusontrust.co.uk/)
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15 Jan 2025
Generation Peace: Iraq
Dr Michaelina Jakala explores the experiences of young refugees in Iraq with guests Dr Chas Morrison, Dr Remonda Eshaya Armia, and Suad Adnan, uncovering insights into the power of youth-driven change in conflict resolution.
18 Dec 2024
Generation Peace: Kurdistan
Dr Michaelina Jakala explores the role of Kurdish Millennials in peace and conflict, joined by experts Dr Mohammedali Yaseen Taha, Mahnaz Lashkri, and Dr Bahar Baser.
4 Dec 2024
Generation Peace: Colombia
Dr Michaelina Jakala explores how young Colombians, including Mateo Ortiz Herndandez, Egoitz Gago Anton, and Justina Pinkeviciute, have driven peace efforts and lessons for global change.
20 Nov 2024
Generation Peace: Bosnia
Generation Peace is a podcast that challenges the way we think about the role young people play in peace and conflict, and that shines a light on how those young people can bring about change. Hosted by Dr Michaelina Jakala, academic lead at the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University, each episode focuses on a different country; its history of peace and conflict, how the young people in that country have affected change and what we can learn from them. This episode looks at the experiences of former child soldiers in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We hear first hand accounts from Mira Mehmedović and Midhat Kapo, both of whom fought for the Army of the Republic of Bsonia and Herzegovina in the Bosnian war from the age of 17. They are joined in the discussion by Siniša Sajević, Director of Wings of Hope, a Sarajevo-based Foundation that works to help those affected by the trauma of war.
Read a full transcript of this episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Generation-Peace-Transcript-Series-1-Episode-1-.pdf)
For further information visit the Centre for Peace and Security (https://wp.coventry.domains/youthviolenceconflicttransformation/ ) at Coventry University.
The project is funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. (https://www.fergusontrust.co.uk/)
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5 Nov 2024
Series Trailer
Coming soon! Generation Peace is a podcast from the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University and is hosted by Dr Michaelina Jakala. In a series of discussions from around the world, Michaelina looks at the role young people have played in both peace and conflict within their own countries. Is it really the case that a youthful population is more prone to conflict and what can we learn from the first hand experiences of young people?
Episode 1 drops November 20
Read a transcript of the trailer (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Generation-Peace-Trailer-.pdf)
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