Youth Parliament Pakistan, founded by Mr. Rizwan Jaffar on August 14, 2005, is the first of its kind in the nation’s history. Its mission is to unite, educate, empower, and engage youth from diverse backgrounds in nation-building by ensuring their voices are heard by decision-makers. The organization serves as a platform for transforming young leaders and politicians who discuss issues and run campaigns to make a positive impact on their society, community, country, and the world.

The Youth Parliament boasts a vast network of youth volunteers across Pakistan, including Sindh, Punjab, Baluchistan, KPK, Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, as well as international youth representatives in various countries. It involves young people of different backgrounds, religions, languages, and races in meaningful activities and programs aimed at personal and national development.

The organization has received numerous accolades, including the National Volunteer Award (2008), Sindh Volunteer Award (2009), Who’s Who International Recognition of Achievement Award (2018), National Youth Award (2021), Made in Pakistan Recognition Award (2023), and Rotary International District 3271 Climate Change Award (2023).

Recognized as the first and largest youth platform in Pakistan, the Youth Parliament has conducted over 1,000 programs, events, activities, social campaigns, and TV shows. It provides a platform for youth to advocate for their rights and empowers them through engagement. The Youth Parliament has a strong network of over 40,000 alumni and 3,000 active members working at provincial and federal levels. It is committed to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the district level in Pakistan.

Connecting more than 60 cities and districts, the Youth Parliament is a catalyst for change chosen by politicians, bureaucrats, artists, thinkers, social activists, media personalities, intellectuals, policy makers, lawyers, educators, business leaders, and youth activists. Its TV shows have raised awareness about Pakistan’s issues among millions, and thousands of young women have used the platform to voice their rights, significantly enhancing social interactions.

Since its inception, the Youth Parliament has organized, created, and participated in numerous international, national, and regional youth events, TV shows, campaigns, and projects. Its core mission is to empower youth through annual electoral processes at all levels, engaging them in various standing committees, including Information & Media, Planning & Development, Finance, Industries & Economic Affairs, Climate Change, Information Technology, Education, Health, Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Human Rights, Interior, Local Government, Sports, Youth Affairs, Tourism, Culture, Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Agriculture, Transport, Women Development, Social Services, Political Affairs, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Affairs, Science & Technology, Defense, Maritime Affairs, Privatization, Overseas Pakistanis, Water Resources, and Railways.
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