Youth Parliament takes Centre Stage in Youth Month

Tuesday, April 26, 2000 – Youth Parliamentarians meet on Friday, April 28, 2000 for the fourth Youth Parliament, where the National Youth Policy Document now in its final draft will be the main paper to be “tabled”. Several key aspects of the document are expected to be discussed including its relevance to and impact on young people.

Youth Parliament forms part of activities in observance of youth month observed in April each year, during which young people imitate Parliamentary proceedings.  Youth Parliament Coordinator Webster Joseph says its fundamental purpose is to serve as a learning exercise.  “There are a few youth parliamentarians around the world and we are hoping that one day youth would actually be able to discuss issues that are pertinent to them rather than leave it to their representatives, the members of the actual parliament. So it is more or less grooming the young people,” added Joseph.

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