We are a group of young people who are convinced that youth participation is and must be an essential component not only of a functioning democracy, but also of a value-driven foreign and security policy. For us, this includes implementing the UN Security Council’s agenda on youth, peace and security both at national and international level. However, Germany is lagging behind in its implementation at federal policy level – and we want to change that!
We are young volunteers who contribute our many years of experience working in and with various youth associations and organizations as well as international volunteer positions. Our professional and academic backgrounds are also diverse – but we have one thing in common: we are passionate about youth policy issues and youth participation at eye level.
The Board
Fidelis Stehle
My name is Fidelis Stehle (er/ihm) born 370 ppm and I will be working as the Head of the Diocesan Youth Office/BDKJ Rottenburg-Stuttgart from February 2025. I came into contact with YPS and the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda both as the German UN Youth Delegate for Sustainable Development (2023-2024) and as the Co-President of FIMCAP Europe. Through many years of engagement and advocacy at UNFCCC COPs, the nexus of youth, peace, security and climate is particularly close to my heart.
Hannah Koch
Hi! I’m Hannah, 24 years old, and I’m in the final stretch of my bachelor’s degree in Political and Sustainability Studies. I’ve already had the opportunity to spend extended periods abroad, including in Uganda, Hong Kong, and France, which is why I’m deeply engaged with topics like postcolonialism, gender equality, and sustainability. I first heard about YPS during my term as the German Youth Delegate to the UN General Assembly 2024-25, and I’ve been advocating for the comprehensive implementation of the Agenda in Germany (and beyond) ever since!
Lisa Mastiaux
Hi, I’m Lisa, 29 years old and I work as a policy advisor for a young MP in the NRW state parliament. I have been involved in voluntary work since 2019, particularly in international youth policy. As a member of the external representation team of the German National Committee for International Youth Work, as a delegate to the G7 and G20 Youth Summits and as a Youth Fellow in the International Youth Think Tank. The Agenda for Youth, Peace and Security has accompanied me throughout this time and I am delighted that we can join forces for this important topic through the association.
