The 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (#CYP11) will be hosted this year by the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from 20 to 24 November 2022, on behalf of the CPA Caribbean, Atlantic and Americas Region. The CPA Isle of Man Branch has applied for a place and, provided our application is successful, will fund one young person to attend this event.
The Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) is an annual event
that is held in a different Commonwealth region each year. Up to 66 young
people from across the Commonwealth will experience various aspects of
parliamentary democracy and will have a unique opportunity to connect with
youth from around the world. Youth parliamentarians will participate in
education sessions led by experienced parliamentary officials, take part in
parliamentary proceedings including Question Period, and debate and vote on
legislation and motions.
The International Youth Parliament is an opportunity for
Commonwealth young people to experience aspects of parliamentary democracy
and provides a platform for them to establish links with like-minded
peers. Formal parliamentary practice adapted from several Commonwealth
countries will be followed and the proceedings will be observed under the
watchful eyes of experienced parliamentary officials.
To read more about the outreach opportunities through Tynwald, please visit the outreach pages on the Tynwald website: Tynwald > Education > Outreach
To learn a more about the CPA Commonwealth Youth Parliament visit the event website: https://www.cpahq.org/events/11th-commonwealth-youth-parliament/
Apply to represent the Isle of Man in the Commonwealth Youth Parliament 2022
If you are aged 18-29, confident and articulate with an
interest in the Commonwealth and political affairs, and would be interested in
being considered, please apply by sending an e-mail before 5pm on Wednesday 31st
August 2022, setting out in no more than 300 words:
(a) how you would benefit
from the experience; and (b) how the Isle of Man would benefit from your
attendance at the event.
Send the email to enquiries@tynwald.org.im
with the subject line: Commonwealth
Youth Parliament 2022.
Note that depending on travel dates you will need to be
available between the 19 – 25 November 2022 and be willing and able to travel to the Port of Spain,
Trinidad and Tobago which will require at least six months before the expiration
of your passport. There are no visa requirements for UK or IOM passport
holders.
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