Today, the Youth Model Parliament took its debates into the National Assembly Chamber, giving young participants a real feel of parliamentary business as they occupied the seats where elected Members of Parliament deliberate, debate and make laws.
With the mace in place and parliamentary procedures in action, young parliamentarians engaged in robust debate on youth rights and issues affecting young people, putting into practice the knowledge and skills gained during the programme.
Guiding the young parliamentarians along the way were Members of Parliament from the Youth Caucus, who shared their experience and provided mentorship as the participants navigated the realities of parliamentary debate and representation.
A powerful opportunity for young people to find their voice, understand Parliament and participate in shaping the future.
Preparations are complete ahead of the Youth Model Parliament 2026, set to take place at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden today.
The Youth Model Parliament provides a unique platform for young people from different political parties to converge at Parliament and experience, first-hand, what it is like to walk in the shoes of a Member of Parliament.
Through debate, dialogue and simulated parliamentary proceedings, the programme equips young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate meaningfully in political discourse, democratic processes and decision-making.
The #Why1325MattersToMe campaign begins! 🎉
@i_am_matshue reflects: “For me, 1325 is a call to action — to amplify women’s voices and challenge exclusion.”
Now it’s your turn! 💬
Share your own reflection, art, or poem on why 1325 matters to you.
#UNSCR1325at25#WPSinAfricaToday
Graduation in pictures🎓🌟
Congratulations to the first cohort of Amnesty International Zimbabwe's Activists Circles who graduated last week after a four-day intensive human rights training! 🎉🌟
This first cohort – one of three – brought together activists from Mashonaland West, #Mashonaland Central, #Midlands, and #Harare.
Participants' interests include advocating for #climatejustice, sexual and reproductive health rights, students' rights, social security, and defending civic freedoms. After the training, graduates are expected to initiate and coordinate a diverse range of community-driven initiatives championing human rights, aiming to create lasting positive change within their communities.
#PeoplePoweredMovement!✊
Key highlights:
The dynamic panel of young women explored the role of gender based violence (GBV) on women's economic empowerment. The major point was that the lack of economic independence is a massive factor in most GBV cases. #EmpowerLead
Missed the TV program? Head over to @bustoptv on Facebook & catch up the discussion on the topic: The impact of gender based violence on women's economic empowerment & leadership aspirations.
Click this link to watch: https://t.co/cv1mhkuuHO
#EmpowerLead#SayNoToGBV
Catholic Peace Forum
Peace begins with me and I am me becuase you are.
Join on the link below to be part of the discussion in-person and virtually.
https://t.co/QEUJEIXAMc
I am happy to share with you that a group of youth organizations including ours @PaxRomanaIMCS have come with this challenge ahead of Summit of the Future in September. Let's participate through Writing!!!
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), joins the faith-based voices at the @icasa2023 , and will be representing the AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programme for the Youth (AHAPPY) as one of the key Promising Practices and interventions to end paediatric and adolescent HIV.
#ICASA2023
The true joy that comes from the Lord always gives space to the voices of the forgotten, so that together with them we can build a better future.
#DigitalSynod#AfricanSynodalityInitiative
Participation is based on the fact that all the faithful are qualified and are called to serve one another through the gifts they have each received from the Holy Spirit. #DigitalSynod#AfricanSynodalityInitiative