Are you interested in seeing how youth can get creative in promoting disarmament? 

There are so many ways that youth can become involved. At Mines Action Canada, we are passionate about uplifting youth in disarmament and over the last year we have received some excellent materials from youth getting creative with how to think and talk about disarmament. 

Take some time to explore these examples of creative ways to involve youth in disarmament: 

1. Check out Zainab's short story on what a future with autonomous weapons could look like.

"Hadiza sat back, a chill running down her spine. Had she just witnessed the first signs of AI autonomy, or something even more sinister?"

Read the full story by clicking here.

2. Listen to Jayne's podcast discussing the importance of mine action with Mines Action Canada's Project Officer, Gillian Flude.

"How did this shift towards prioritizing the humanitarian aspect of disarmament change the landscape of international negotiations, particularly regarding involvement of non-traditional actors like civil society organizations and civilians directly affected by landmines and cluster munitions? How did states respond?"

Listen to the full podcast (22 minutes) by clicking here.

3. Read Laura's article that examines the question, if landmines could speak, what would they tell us?

"My fingertips traced the turbulent, man-made ripples stirred by the motorboat’s speed, and I found myself wondering: If explosive ordnances and explosive remnants of war could speak, what stories would they tell?"

Read the full article by clicking here.

These examples show how youth can take advantage of their interests and skills in order to promote disarmament. If you have any creative ideas, let us know!