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The session welcomes participation from 14 Arab countries, with official delegations representing national children’s parliaments and childhood institutions from across the Arab world.
This session is being held in an atmosphere of notable Arab engagement, as Sharjah — a hub of intellectual, cultural and developmental initiatives for the Arab child — hosts 56 young parliamentarians representing their countries in this pioneering parliamentary experience. The initiative has become a prominent Arab platform for the voice of the child and a means of reinforcing values of dialogue, citizenship and belonging — serving as a model in empowering the Arab youth to express their opinions on issues that concern them.
The session will be attended by representatives of the Women, Family and Childhood Department of the Arab League, alongside official delegations from participating countries, representatives from the Arab Parliament, experts and media professionals. The participation of this number of Arab countries reflects the prominent status of the Arab Parliament for the Child and the high level of trust placed in its role in shaping the awareness and developing the promising talents of Arab children.
The young parliamentarians will discuss a highly important topic during this session: “The cultural identity of the Arab child.” This theme is considered a key foundation for addressing contemporary challenges, preserving the civilisational and cultural heritage of the Arab nation, and enhancing the sense of belonging among emerging generations.
A comprehensive agenda has been prepared for the session, including specialised workshops, dialogue sessions, and a general session where the young parliamentarians will present their views and ideas on the subject of cultural identity. These presentations will be based on working papers prepared by the children themselves, along with analytical studies to be presented in educational, social and cultural contexts.
Hosting the session in Sharjah affirms the UAE’s vital role in supporting childhood issues at the Arab level. It also crowns the civilisational vision of the Emirate of Sharjah, established by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, in making the emirate a lasting icon for the Arab child. This is achieved through cultural and intellectual projects such as the Arab Parliament for the Child, which stands as a fruitful collaboration between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Arab League.
His Excellency Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary-General of APC, stated: “We are proud to convene the second session of the fourth cycle of the Arab Parliament for the Child amid broad Arab participation, reflecting everyone’s commitment to investing in children’s capacities and enhancing their involvement in public affairs.”
He added: “The topic of cultural identity, which our children will discuss, is one of the fundamental pillars in safeguarding the Arab personality against challenges. We firmly believe that empowering the Arab child with enlightened and free expression is the cornerstone of a prosperous and cohesive future.”
Al Barout continued: “This distinguished event would not have been possible without the generous support and continuous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, who believes in the Arab child’s potential for excellence and leadership. We also appreciate the close follow-up of the Secretary-General of the Arab League, His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and his commitment to ensuring the success of this ambitious initiative.”
He confirmed that the session is expected to yield important recommendations on the cultural identity of the Arab child, to be submitted to relevant Arab bodies and utilised in supporting national strategies in this area. Since the Arab Parliament for the Child established its permanent headquarters in Sharjah in 2019, it has served as a leading Arab platform that amplifies the voice of children and contributes to preparing them as future decision-makers and active participants in the sustainable development of their communities and nations.
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