Salt – Minister of Youth Dr. Raed Sami Al-Adwan patronised the closing ceremony of the awareness programme on UN Security Council Resolution 2250, “Youth, Peace and Security”, held on Saturday at the Salt Youth Centre. The programme was implemented by the Ministry of Youth in partnership with the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR).
The ceremony was attended by NCHR Commissioner-General Jamal Al-Shamayleh, Commissioner for Promotion Nisreen Zureiqat, and Balqa Youth Director Ahmad Al-Hadidi.
Throughout 2026, a total of 22 awareness sessions were conducted across 11 governorates under the programme “Building Youth Capacity for the Safe Use of Digital Spaces”, which forms part of Jordan’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security. The programme aims to promote youth rights and meaningful participation in peace and security, in line with the Royal vision and the emphasis placed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on empowering young people and strengthening their role in public life.
The sessions addressed the main pillars of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 and the importance of youth participation in building safe and stable communities. They also promoted dialogue, tolerance, and the rejection of extremism and hate speech, alongside raising awareness of Cybercrime Law No. 17 of 2023 and risks including online extortion, cyberbullying, and violations of privacy.
During the closing ceremony, Al-Shamayleh emphasised that young people are not merely beneficiaries of awareness-raising and empowerment programmes, but essential partners in building a safe and cohesive society founded on respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law.
For his part, Al-Hadidi explained that Resolution 2250 represented a significant shift in recognising the role of young people in achieving peace and security, moving beyond viewing them solely as a group affected by conflicts and crises to acknowledging them as essential partners in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, social cohesion, and decision-making.
He noted that the resolution, adopted following an initiative championed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, underscores the importance of youth empowerment, participation in public life, and the promotion of citizenship, dialogue, tolerance, and acceptance of others.
Al-Hadidi added that the awareness sessions seek to strengthen young people’s understanding of their digital rights and responsibilities, enabling them to navigate digital spaces safely and responsibly and address associated risks. He also highlighted the importance of the partnership between the Ministry of Youth and the NCHR in translating the resolution’s objectives into programmes and activities reaching young people across the Kingdom.
Commissioner for Promotion Nisreen Zureiqat reviewed the programme’s key achievements during 2026, explaining that the NCHR’s contribution to implementing the National Action Plan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and relevant stakeholders, focuses on the prevention pillar. This includes raising awareness of young people’s rights and legal obligations and strengthening their capacity to engage safely and responsibly in digital spaces.
The event also featured an awareness session delivered by Zureiqat, alongside Head of the Awareness Unit Omar Bani Mustafa, on the NCHR’s mandate and UNSCR 2250. Head of the National Legislation Unit Rami Al-Hashem delivered a specialised session on cybercrime, safe social media use, and measures to protect against digital risks.
Participant feedback highlighted the importance of continuing awareness-raising activities and developing practical programmes that provide safe spaces for dialogue, expression, and community participation, supporting the transition from acquiring knowledge to applying it in everyday life.
The Salt event included a presentation of the NCHR’s efforts in implementing the programme, awareness sessions on UNSCR 2250 and digital safety, and the graduation of participants. It concluded with recognition of the Minister of Youth in appreciation of the institutional partnership between the Ministry and the Centre.
The NCHR reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the programme in 2027, with a focus on expanding opportunities for youth participation, developing practical activities, and monitoring their impact. These efforts align with the Centre’s strategic priorities and national objectives to empower young people as active partners in promoting community peace, human rights, and the rule of law.
