7th National Youth parliament

National Youth Parliament

The NYP is a 3-day convention of youth leaders every two years wherein policy recommendations are formulated to address youth issues, and serve as government’s guide in policy formulation and program development. Started in 1996, these youth leaders gather every two years to share ideas and gain valuable insights and networks to aid them in their youth development efforts.

Delegates will be asked to create and submit their organization's chosen position paper / case study in one of the following topics.

? Youth Values and Good Citizenship (includes Filipino customs and
norms, transparency and accountability
? Youth Community Involvement/Engagement (includes
volunteerism in civic works and community development)
? Youth Participation in Governance (includes youth level of
participation in management and decision processes)
? Violence in Youth Organizations (includes fraternity/sorority and
gangsteerism in and out of campus)
? Youth Lifestyles (include non-sexual risk behavior, e.g. smoking,
drinking, gambling, sexual orientation, etc.)
? Peacebuilding (includes interfaith and intercultural)
?Specific Youth Groups (Juvenile Justice, substance abuse,
sexual orientation, etc.)
?Others: please specify: _______________________________

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1 copy of Application letter to the 7th NYP
Ÿ5 copies of accomplished NYP application form
Ÿ1 copy of Brief Resume, not more than 3pages
Ÿ5pcs. of 2”X2” photos
Ÿ1 copy of Certified true copy of birth certificate
Ÿ1 copy of Certificate of Residency from barangay
Ÿ2pcs. of Self-addressed letter envelopes, with ten pesos
(Php10.00) worth of stamps on each envelope
Ÿ1 copy of nomination from youth organization represented
(School, Community, Civic, Religious, Professional, Tribal and
the like, etc.)
Ÿ1 copy of recent position paper or executive summary of any
case study/research on the specified issues above.