Al Barout meets APC’s members in Egypt

During the visit, Al Barout met with current and former members of the Arab Parliament for the Child in Egypt, who participated in the first session of the Parliament, and discussed a number of issues related to Arab childhood.

Children, members of the Arab Parliament for the child, expressed their happiness with the visit of His Excellency Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary-General of Arab Parliament for the Child, to the Arab Republic of Egypt, stressing that the APC membership gained them many experiences and gave them a real opportunity to represent the children of the Arab world.

Children put forward a number of proposals, which included establishing an Arab parliament for youth and the Arab Parliament Ambassadors Programme for Children, which aims to introduce children to the parliament goals and role in developing their participation, as well as establishing a website that helps children to develop their skills and express their opinions freely.

His Excellency Ayman Othman Al Barout praised the children's roles and expressed his happiness with the active participation of Egyptian children during the two sessions of APC.

Dr. Sahar Al Sunbati, Secretary-General of the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, confirmed that the Arab Parliament for the Child is a qualitative leap in qualifying Arab children to collaborate with decision-makers in relation to their future, and allows members to participate in international events, which will gain them more experience in this field.

Al Sunbati extended thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his pioneering efforts in supporting and promoting the Arab development work, and improving childhood conditions in the Arab region in particular.  Al Sunbati also extended appreciation to His Highness who embraced the idea of the Arab Parliament for the child attracting children from Arab countries to participate in the proceedings of APC, whereas children hope for what the APC platform allowing them to participate, and to discuss their issues, which is an authentic right stipulated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by most Arab countries.