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Youth Parliament
This is a list of youth parliaments. Youth governments or youth councils are a form of youth voice engaged in community decision-making. Europe * UK Youth Parliament, British organization of chosen young representatives * Welsh Youth Parliament, democratically elected youth model legisture * Scottish Youth Parliament, a Scottish youth organization * Youth Parliament (Greece), a Greek youth organization * Bradford-Keighley Youth Parliament, an English organization of chosen young representatives America United States *YMCA Youth Parliament, a US youth parliament Canada * Youth Parliament of Canada, a Canadian youth parliament * TUXIS Parliament of Alberta, a Canadian youth parliament * British Columbia Youth Parliament, a Canadian youth parliament * Youth Parliament of Manitoba, a Canadian youth parliament * Maritime Youth Parliament, a Canadian youth parliament * Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament, a number of Canadian youth parliaments * Ontario Youth Parliam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Canada Youth Parliament
The Western Canada Youth Parliament (WCYP) is a biennial event that brings together delegations from the British Columbia Youth Parliament (BCYP), the Alberta Youth Parliament, the Saskatchewan Youth Parliament (SYP) and the Youth Parliament of Manitoba (YPM) for a four-day parliamentary session, usually during the Victoria Day long weekend. The hosting for the WCYP rotates amongst these four youth parliaments. The members at each session of the WCYP debate resolutions in the form of legislation. The rules of parliamentary debate for each WCYP are those of the host province. WCYP formation and history The first recorded discussion of holding a western Canada, Canadian youth parliament was in 1959. That year, the members of the Alberta Youth Parliament debated but defeated a resolution supporting the creation of a "Western Canada Older Boys' Parliament." It would be over twenty years before the next proposal for a western Canadian youth parliament occurred. In 1981, the Youth Parli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Columbia Youth Parliament
The British Columbia Youth Parliament (BCYP) is a youth service organization that operates in the guise of a "parliament" in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The BCYP fulfills its motto of " Youth Serving Youth" by means of "legislation" enacting community service projects and other youth-oriented activities. The BCYP is the successor to the Older Boys' Parliament of British Columbia, which first met in 1924. Annual session Each year between December 27–31, youth aged 16 to 21 from across British Columbia gather in the Legislative Chambers of the B.C. Parliament Buildings in the capital city of Victoria for the BCYP annual session. Members sit as independents (i.e., they do not represent any political party) and vote according to their individual conscience on all issues. They learn about parliamentary process, debate topics of interest, and plan numerous activities for the upcoming year. Proposed activities, usually in the form of community service projects, are prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh Youth Parliament
The Welsh Youth Parliament (WYP) () is a youth model legislature established in 2018 by the Senedd (then the National Assembly for Wales). It states that its purpose is to empower young people to make decisions and to provide them with a voice in Welsh politics. Background The WYP was formed in December 2018 and consists of sixty members of 11 to 18 year olds. Forty members were elected in an electronic election using the Senedd constituencies and twenty further members were chosen by partner organisations. The young people are known as Members of the Welsh Youth Parliament (WYPMs). All sixty members of the Parliament meet nationally, over a total of three occasions, during their two-year term. The organisation meets at the Senedd building in Cardiff Bay. The first meeting of all members took place in February 2019. In addition the members meet in regional meetings to continue their work programme; which are held in the four electoral regions of Wales - Mid & West Wales, North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YMCA NSW Youth Parliament
The YMCA NSW Youth Parliament is an apolitical YMCA Youth Parliament program coordinated by the YMCA NSW, and acts as a platform for youth advocacy for 15-18 year olds. Participants spend time in committees developing bills and reports and then attend a week-long camp during which the legislation, reports and other motions are debated in the NSW Parliament. Bills passed by both houses are given Royal Assent by the Youth Governor and handed to the state Government and Opposition for consideration. Overview The YMCA NSW Youth Parliament is a YMCA sponsored youth model parliament programme.Kate Matthews. "Teens get taste of political life ; Students get an inside view of Parliament." Daily Examiner Grafton, N.S.W.. 2010HighBeam Research. Retrieved 15 April 2013. The program was first launched in 2002, attracting 32 participants representing regional teams from across New South Wales. The program has continued since and is in its 19th year. There is a YMCA youth parliament in eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youth Parliament Of Manitoba
Youth Parliament of Manitoba Inc. (YPM) is a non-partisan, non-denominational, and incorporated registered charity based in Manitoba, Canada. Its mission is "to foster amongst the youth of Manitoba an understanding of, interest in, and engagement with the Canadian democratic parliamentary process that would enable their active participation in society as responsible citizens. In so doing, YPM strives to encourage the growth of the individual and their abilities through their exposure to a diversity of ideas and perspectives and the fellowship of their peers." Activities YPM's flagship event is Session, an annual model parliament that takes place from December 26 to 31 each year at the Manitoba Legislature open to all Manitoban youth aged 16 to 20. During Session, participants ("members") debate mock legislation according to parliamentary procedure as per YPM's Standing Orders. Throughout the week, members also have the opportunity to meet current and former politicians from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youth Parliament Of Pakistan
Youth Parliament Pakistan is a project launched in 2007 by the PILDAT to engage youth in Pakistan in healthy discourse and expose them to the democratic process and practices. Members of Youth Parliament Pakistan are selected for duration of a year at a time. The first batch of Youth Parliament Pakistan was selected in 2007 and from thereon, Youth Parliament has had three batches so far including ''2007 batch'', ''2008-09 batch'' and ''2009-10 batch''. Establishment and facilitation of the Youth Parliament Pakistan is part of PILDAT's focus on youth in the country and youth's awareness education and training in the norms of politics and democracy in the country. PILDAT strongly feels that sustainable democracy and the sustainability of sound democratic institutions in Pakistan is not possible without youth's involvement in the democratic and political ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afghan Youth Parliament
The Afghanistan's Youth Parliament (AYP) is a youth organisation in Afghanistan, consisting of democratically elected members aged between 16 and 35. Formed in July 2016, the parliament has around 122 members, who are elected from the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. The membership is 33 percent female, 3 percent nomads, three percent disabled people, and 1 percent each Hindu and Sikh Sikhs ( or ; pa, ਸਿੱਖ, ' ) are people who adhere to Sikhism, Sikhism (Sikhi), a Monotheism, monotheistic religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Gu .... The youth parliament has been established in order to further involve the country's young generation in socio-political affairs. The 122 members of AYP elected five board members(Mr. Said Kabir Husaini as director, Mr.Mohammad Iqbal Sakhi as 1st Deputy, Ms.Khalida Khalwat as 2end Deputy, Mr. Saif Ul Rahman Shafaq as general Secretary and Ms. Mina Baloch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Youth Council
A National Youth Council is a representative body made up of youth organizations and young people in a particular state or nation. Many were formed after the second world war to attend the World Festival of Youth and later the World Assembly of Youth. Many National Youth Councils receive funding from the government in which they operate and are affiliated to a regional federation: *Europe: European Youth Forum (YFJ) *Africa: Panafrican Youth Union (PAYU) *Latin America: Foro Latin-America de Juventud (FLAJ) Regional federations may be part of the International Coordination Meeting of Youth Organisations (ICMYO) and cooperate in the form of the Global Cooperation Coordination Committee (GCCC). See also * Scouts Australia National Youth Council, the peak youth advisory body within Scouts Australia * National Youth Council Singapore The National Youth Council (NYC) is an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth set up by the Government of Singapor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Youth Parliament
The New Zealand Youth Parliament, held once in each term of parliament (usually every three or four years), is an event used to promote the civic and community engagement of New Zealand youth. The event has been held since 1994, and takes place at the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. The latest Youth Parliament, the 9th Youth Parliament, took place on 16 and 17 July 2019. Youth Parliament is an initiative led by the Minister for Youth, currently the Hon. Priyanca Radhakrishnan. The Minister works with a committee of their Parliamentary colleagues (representing every party in Parliament) to administer Youth Parliament. The Minister receives support from the Ministry of Youth Development, who work closely with other agencies within the parliamentary complex including The Office of the Speaker, Parliamentary Services and the Office of the Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives. Former Labour MP Darren Hughes, who once held the Statistics portfolio and was the associate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YMCA Youth Parliament
The YMCA Youth Parliament is a YMCA run youth model parliament program.Kate Matthews. "Teens get taste of political life ; Students get an inside view of Parliament." Daily Examiner Grafton, N.S.W.. 2010HighBeam Research. Retrieved 15 April 2013. There is a YMCA youth parliament in every Australian State and Territory. Participants spend time in committees developing bills, and then attend a week-long camp during which the legislation and other motions are debated in the state parliament. Successfully passed bills are handed to the state government and opposition for consideration. History It is a YMCA sponsored youth model parliament programme. There is a YMCA youth parliament in every Australian state and territory. The first Australian Youth Parliament was held in Brisbane in 1963, based on the United States, American "YMCA Youth and Government" concept. Overview The age ranges vary by state. For example, in Queensland, Youth Members are 15 to 25 years of age, while in S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Youth Parliament
This is a list of youth parliaments. Youth governments or youth councils are a form of youth voice engaged in community decision-making. Europe * UK Youth Parliament, British organization of chosen young representatives *Welsh Youth Parliament, democratically elected youth model legisture * Scottish Youth Parliament, a Scottish youth organization * Youth Parliament (Greece), a Greek youth organization * Bradford-Keighley Youth Parliament, an English organization of chosen young representatives America United States *YMCA Youth Parliament, a US youth parliament Canada * Youth Parliament of Canada, a Canadian youth parliament * TUXIS Parliament of Alberta, a Canadian youth parliament * British Columbia Youth Parliament, a Canadian youth parliament * Youth Parliament of Manitoba, a Canadian youth parliament * Maritime Youth Parliament, a Canadian youth parliament * Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament, a number of Canadian youth parliaments * Ontario Youth Parliament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commonwealth Youth Parliament
The Commonwealth Youth Parliament is an annual gathering hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). It brings together young people aged 18–29 from across the Commonwealth of Nations to discuss issues of democracy and governance. Each member parliament of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has the opportunity to nominate up to two delegates to attend the Commonwealth Youth Parliament. The Commonwealth Youth Parliament rotates annually through the nine regions of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. The 7th Commonwealth Youth Parliament was held in 2015 in Darwin, Australia hosted by the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. The 8th Commonwealth Youth Parliament was held in British Columbia, Canada in 2016. The 9th Commonwealth Youth Parliament was hosted by the States of Jersey in 2018. In 2019, the 10th Commonwealth Youth Parliament was hosted by the Delhi Legislative Assembly The Delhi Legislative Assembly, also known as the Delhi Vidhan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
