Introduction:
The Parliamentary Sessions project of Youth General Assembly replicates the functioning of a national parliament, allowing youth to participate in debates, discussions, and the legislative process. This initiative aims to familiarize young individuals with parliamentary procedures, enhance their understanding of lawmaking, and promote their involvement in governance. Participants actively present bills, policies, resolutions, motions, and other parliamentary instruments to simulate the real workings of a legislative body.
Vision:
To create a platform where youth can actively engage in legislative processes, simulating the workings of a parliament to foster a deeper understanding of governance and lawmaking.
Belief:
We believe that youth engagement in parliamentary simulations is essential for developing future leaders who are well-versed in the workings of government and democratic processes.
Aim:
The project aims to empower youth by providing them with an experiential learning environment where they can participate in legislative debates, propose bills, and understand the intricacies of parliamentary processes. Through these sessions, participants draft alternative policy recommendations, engage with relevant stakeholders, and lobby for the introduction of these policies as bills in parliament.
Objectives:
- Simulate the workings of a parliament, allowing participants to understand the legislative process.
- Develop critical thinking and public speaking skills through debate and discussion on national issues.
- Encourage youth to propose solutions to societal challenges through simulated lawmaking.
- Provide hands-on experience with parliamentary procedures and legislative practices.
- Promote civic education and active participation in democratic processes.
- Draft alternative policy recommendations and present them to relevant stakeholders with lobbying efforts for their introduction in parliament as bills.
Core Areas of Operation:
- Legislative Simulations and Mock Parliament
- Public Speaking and Debate Training
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Civic Education and Governance Awareness
- Legislative Process Engagement and Policy Development
Policy Drafting, Stakeholder Engagement, and Legislative Lobbying