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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For further information contact:
Ruth Donnelly
Head of Corporate and Engagement Services
Telephone: 01624 685500
Email: enquiries@tynwald.org.im