Youth Visions of Peace
The next generation’s vision for a peaceful world.
The Youth Visions of Peace campaign is a global initiative that empowers young people around the world to share their messages of peace, resilience and hope for a safer, more peaceful future.
Building on successful collaborative pilot programmes with conflict-affected youth in Iraq, Nigeria, and Colombia, UNIDIR – together with 100cameras and War Child – has launched this campaign to amplify youth perspectives in global conversations about security and peacebuilding.
Through photography, the campaign offers young people an opportunity to develop new skills while sharing their experiences and reflections. Youth Visions of Peace aims to ensure that the voices of the next generation are not only heard, but actively shape policy discussions and programming development to address global security challenges. By centering youth narratives, the campaign aspires to build a more peaceful world for everyone.
How it works
The Youth Visions of Peace campaign invites young people – like you – to submit powerful photos that show the world what peace looks like through your eyes. Every two weeks, UNIDIR and its partners will be releasing a new thematic prompt along with a related photography lesson. You are asked to apply the techniques you learn in each lesson to create an image that responds to that prompt.
Whether you are using a phone or a camera, just starting out or already love photography, this is your chance to develop new skills, reflect on what peace means in your life, and connect with a global community through the power of images. Alongside your photo, you will also be invited to share a written reflection.
Your vision matters — and we can’t wait to see the world through your lens.
Outstanding submissions to the Youth Visions of Peace Campaign will be recognized and celebrated in the following ways:
1. Theme Impact Award 📷 – 100cameras will award the five most impactful submissions across the campaign themes, each with a digital camera and access to a self-paced online photography training.
2. Youth Vision Award 🌟 – The submission that best captures the overall spirit of the Youth Visions of Peace campaign will receive a digital camera and a one-on-one virtual photography lesson with a professional photographer/creative, provided by 100cameras.
3. All awarded participants will also receive a Certificate of Recognition from UNIDIR.
You will find all relevant instructions below and on the different lessons pages. Learn more about the campaign and how to participate in English, Spanish, Arabic and French. You can also share the campaign toolkit with your networks. If you have any further questions, contact us directly meac@un.org.
Campaign rules
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| Only send photos that you took yourself. |  |  |
| Don’t include faces, names or anything that could identify anyone in the photo. |  |  |
| Make sure your photo is safe — don’t take pictures that could harm you or anyone else. |  |  |
| Please disclose if you used any digital tools to adjust the original image. |
Lesson plan
Submit your photo between 22 September and 19 October
Submit your photo between 6 October and 2 November
Submit your photo between 20 October and 16 November