24th July 2025
On 10–11 July 2025, MAP held its International Online Conference, bringing together youth researchers, practitioners, and academics to deepen conversations around arts-based peacebuilding with and for children and young people.
This year’s conference marked a milestone in MAP’s journey, as the UK National Commission for UNESCO endorsed the proposed UNESCO Chair in Arts-Based Methods for Peacebuilding with and for Children and Young People. This endorsement reflects MAP’s growing role in fostering a global community of practice, championing creative and interdisciplinary approaches to peacebuilding, and contributing meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Across six sessions, participants explored key themes:
- UNESCO Chair Endorsement
- Local Cultural Forms and Arts-Based Methods
- Adapting MAP to Different Contexts
- Youth Research and Leadership
- Informing Curriculum and Policy
Presenters joined from Indonesia, Rwanda, Kyrgyzstan, and Nepal, offering diverse insights and experiences.
Read the summary of each session below: