PESHAWAR: The Directorate of Youth Affairs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) arranged a validation seminar on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Policy 2026 here the other day at the University of Peshawar.
Different key stakeholders, development partners, academia, and youth representatives from across the province attended the event, reflecting a strong commitment towards inclusive consultation and participatory policy development.
Director Youth Affairs Nouman Mujahid welcomed the participants, and highlighted the importance of youth-driven policymaking to address emerging challenges and opportunities for young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized the Directorate’s commitment to ensuring that youth voices remain central to policy formulation and implementation.
Mahjabeen Qazi, Provincial Program Coordinator, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), attended as the Chief Guest and delivered her keynote address, underscoring the importance of inclusive youth engagement and collaborative partnerships in strengthening youth development frameworks.
Rabia Pasha, Program Officer for Adolescents and Youth (UNFPA), also actively participated in the panel discussion and interactive question-and-answer session.
According the Directorate’s officials, The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Policy 2026 provides a 10-year roadmap (2026–2036) to empower young people through improved education, employment, engagement, and environmental action under the “4E” framework. Building on the 2016 policy, it addresses current challenges such as gender inequality, the digital divide, climate risks, mental health, and inclusion of newly-merged districts, ensuring that all the youth, especially those most vulnerable, can contribute to sustainable development in the province.
The event concluded with the distribution of participation certificates. The Director of Youth Affairs extended special appreciation to all the youth volunteers for their dedication, energy, and outstanding contribution to strengthening youth engagement across KP.
