Post on 17 February 2021 by Anne Marie Steiger February 17, 2021 Youth Join Forces for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons! The Critical Issues Forum (CIF) continues to enhance its efforts to engage youth in disarmament and nonproliferation education activities virtually unimpeded by the global pandemic as we all navigate through this challenging situation. On January 29, 2021, the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies hosted the CIF’s Second Speaker Series. The event featured the Youth Champions for Disarmament, an initiative undertaken by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). The UNODA spearheads youth engagement in disarmament with the mission of strengthening international peace and security. By sharing this common mission, our center has nurtured a long-time partnership with the UNODA to promote disarmament and nonproliferation education, especially for younger generations. The Youth Champions for Disarmament were selected by the UNODA through a competitive and rigorous process. They are a diverse group of young people from around the world committed to disarmament as well as international peace and security. At the CIF Second Speaker Series, the Youth Champions shared their experiences and ideas for a world free of nuclear weapons. In addition, two CIF alumni shared the impact of the program on their lives including their education, career paths, current disarmament activism, and visions for the future.