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children Parliament Federations

Uniting Young Leaders for Collective Change

The Children Parliament Federation serves as a dynamic platform where children's voices resonate on a larger scale. Federations unite local children parliaments, empowering young leaders to collaborate across regions, countries, and continents to address issues that matter to them. Through this structure, children are given opportunities to practice leadership, participate in governance, and shape the future they envision.

Why Federations?

By forming federations, children parliaments are able to

Amplify Their Voices

When local parliaments come together, their collective voice has a greater impact. Federations allow for ideas and solutions to be shared on a larger stage, giving children the platform to influence policy and social change.

Build Leadership Networks

Federations provide a space for young leaders to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. Through these interactions, children develop the skills and confidence needed to drive meaningful change.

Strengthen Advocacy

Federations enable children to advocate more effectively on regional and international levels. With the support of their peers, children are able to address global issues like climate change, education, human rights, and equality.

The levels of children parliament

NEIGHBOURHOOD

The foundation of the federation begins in neighborhood parliaments, where children come together to address issues directly affecting their immediate communities. These parliaments instill early leadership skills, foster collaboration among peers, and encourage local problem-solving. From tackling issues like sanitation, education, or safety, the neighborhood level empowers children to improve their surroundings.

VILLAGE/CITY LEVEL

At the village or town level, multiple neighborhood parliaments unite to form a stronger voice. This federation addresses broader community issues that affect a larger population. Children take on leadership roles by engaging with local authorities, presenting solutions, and advocating for their rights and the well-being of their peers across the village or town.

DISTRICT LEVEL

District federations are formed when parliaments from various villages or towns come together. Here, children deal with district-wide challenges, engaging with district administrators and government bodies. Whether addressing healthcare, education access, or infrastructure, district-level parliaments represent the collective voice of children across multiple communities and gain the attention of higher authorities.

STATE LEVEL

State federations unite district-level parliaments to advocate for issues affecting children across an entire state. This level provides children with a platform to engage with state governments, influence state policies, and ensure children's rights and needs are incorporated into state development plans. They represent a significant step towards broader governance participation.

NATIONAL LEVEL

At the national level, federations from across the country come together to form the National Children Parliament Federation. These young leaders engage with national policymakers, ministries, and governmental organizations to address issues like national education reforms, healthcare policies, and child protection laws. The national federation ensures that children's perspectives are considered in the formation of policies that affect them directly.

GLOBAL LEVEL

The Global Federation brings together national federations from around the world, creating a global platform for children to unite and address issues of international importance. Children leaders from diverse backgrounds and cultures collaborate to discuss global challenges like climate change, human rights, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. Through international dialogues and forums, such as United Nations conferences, the Global Federation gives children the chance to influence world leaders and contribute to shaping the future of the planet

Work

Achievements of the Federations

derations have already made a significant impact in

Policy Advocacy

Federations have successfully influenced child-related policies at the regional and national levels.

Capacity Building

Children involved in federations have participated in workshops and leadership training that have enhanced their ability to lead initiatives and take action on social causes.

International Participation

Federation representatives have been invited to speak at international forums, including United Nations conferences and global child rights events, where their perspectives have contributed to global discussions.