Getting Started Introduction Having identified a need within the organization, during the past years UNICEF has put energy into developing resources and promoting practices that support country teams and their partners to approach peacebuilding in a more systematic way. In response to this and to further address an emerging recognition within the organization of the distinct challenges faced by adolescents in conflict as well as the unique potential that they have to be build peace UNICEF’s Adolescent Development and Participation Section (ADAP) created the Peacebuilding Competency Framework. Whether applying the framework to develop new programs or integrating it into existing programs, developing knowledge, attitudes and skills associated with the framework’s ten competency domains supports adolescents to transform conflict, build peace and make positive change in their communities. Domains within the Peacebuilding Competency Framework include: Communication and Expression Cooperation and Teamwork Identity and Self Esteem Empathy and Respect Leadership and Influence Hope for the Future and Goal Setting Problem Solving and Managing Conflict Critical Thinking and Decision Making Coping with Stress and Managing Creativity and Innovation Emotions
Getting Started Introduction Having identified a need within the organization, during the past years UNICEF has put energy into developing resources and promoting practices that support country teams and their partners to approach peacebuilding in a more systematic way. In response to this and to further address an emerging recognition within the organization of the distinct challenges faced by adolescents in conflict as well as the unique potential that they have to be build peace UNICEF’s Adolescent Development and Participation Section (ADAP) created the Peacebuilding Competency Framework. Whether applying the framework to develop new programs or integrating it into existing programs, developing knowledge, attitudes and skills associated with the framework’s ten competency domains supports adolescents to transform conflict, build peace and make positive change in their communities. Domains within the Peacebuilding Competency Framework include: Communication and Expression Cooperation and Teamwork Identity and Self Esteem Empathy and Respect Leadership and Influence Hope for the Future and Goal Setting Problem Solving and Managing Conflict Critical Thinking and Decision Making Coping with Stress and Managing Emotions Creativity and Innovation
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