The Lingering Impact of Sectarianism on Northern Ireland's Progress Towards Peace.

Despite being born after the Good Friday Agreement, young people in Northern Ireland are still exposed to the trauma of the Troubles, as clashes over identity and constitutional issues continue to dictate political discourse. The power-sharing system of government created by the agreement is failing, leaving young people caught in the middle of a constitutional tug of war. They dream of living in a future free from sectarianism, but political discord is stifling their futures. Northern Ireland has the highest levels of child poverty per head of population in the UK, and youth organizations are crying out for government support.