Palestine Youth and Sports

Central


The Ministry of Youth and Sport is responsible for:

  • Drafting policy and legislation
  • Programmes such as youth support, youth awards, youth institute
  • Facilitating young people participation in policy-making, and activating their role in decision-making
  • Strengthening cooperation and exchange of experiences between young Palestinians and the Arab world

The Higher Council for Youth and Sports is responsible for:

  • Assisting in the development of the sport and youth legislative agenda
  • Promoting a facilitative environment
  • Partnering with international organisations to support youth work, volunteering and development
  • Establishing minimum standards for youth and adolescents centres

Young people represent the majority of the population and are disproportionally affected by the occupation. For example, it is mostly young Palestinian men who are arrested and detained by the Israeli military. This disrupts their education, employability and may have numerous other effects on their physical and mental health..

 

Regional

 

Governorates have a role in coordinating state services for youth and sports.

 

Local​

 

Municipalities are responsible for:

  • Sporting activities
  • Local parks
  • Recreational and sports stadium and facilities

 

Responsible ministries/bodies

 

 

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