Governance and Structure:
The ACYPS is a youth-led but multi-stakeholder in nature, with the following structure:
- Continental Secretariat: Housed within the Humanitarian Network for Northern Nigeria.
- Steering Committee: Comprising youth representatives from all five AU regions, REC focal points, AU Peace and Security Department, and key partners (e.g., UNOY, UNDP, UNFPA, GIZ, EU).
Thematic Working Groups: On Youth Mediation, Gender & Inclusion, Climate Security, Transitional Justice, and Digital Peacebuilding.