This paper systematically maps the field of scholarly works on the theme of youth and violent
conflict in Africa. It reviews the evidentiary base of the nexus between youth and violent …

It is widely assumed that most Africans reside in rural areas, that African cities make little
economic sense and are unusually violent because so many unemployed young men live …

From the harrowing situation of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean in rubber
dinghies to the crisis on the US-Mexico border, mass migration is one of the most urgent …

This paper examines youth vulnerabilities, with a particular emphasis on low-and middle-
income countries. It touches on the challenges confronted by young people exposed to …

This article examines the ways in which education and educational policy impact upon the
likelihood and dynamics of violent conflict. It argues that education is rarely directly …

The promotion of youth employment is a popular peacebuilding measure in post-conflict
settings. Giving jobs to young people is widely seen as an essential way to harness their …

Recent years have witnessed a significant growth of interest in the consequences of political
violence and displacement for the young. However, when speaking of “children” …

This chapter examines the role of youth in relation to peace and conflict, especially in an era
in which the United Nations has developed a Youth, Peace and Security agenda. The …

In spite of the growing recognition of the agency of youths in volatile societies, youths
continue to be an under-utilized resource in conflict management. Thus, drawing on …

This article examines the relationship of wartime experience and reintegration supports to
students' risk of school dropout. It draws on longitudinal, mixed-methods data collected …