The Youth Forum on Gender Equality was part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kosovo project Youth Development, Gender Norms and Human Security in Kosovo (2021-2022), which aimed to empower young people as drivers of gender equality, development and positive peace, and to support youth-led innovative and transformational development responses to the impact of gender norms and stereotypes. By enhancing the platforms, capacities, and tools for young people to lead on addressing the topic of gender inequality, and to voice their perspectives and solutions, the initiative had a positive impact on the civic engagement and participation of young women and men in Kosovo¹ public life.