2023-10-10 11:27:06
Registration for 14 to 20 year olds is possible until the first plenary session on November 15th
Vienna (OTS) – Over 300 children and young people between the ages of 5 and 20 took part in the Vienna Children and Youth Parliament last year. This year there are still free places for the youth parliament.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE YOUTH PARLIAMENT?
The Vienna Youth Parliament meets on three sessions between November 2023 and March 2024. The registered young people meet in the ballroom of the town hall to discuss important topics from co-determination to climate protection or urban planning and get to know the city’s politicians.
At the 1. Plenum The young people get to know the 8 topics of the committees and the other delegates (in this case young people). They are supported by professional trainers from youth work. They also choose which committee they want to join:
- Education & Inclusion (Christoph Wiederkehr)
- Having a say & working together (Christoph Wiederkehr)
- Women & Housing (Katrin Gaál)
- Social affairs, health and sport (Peter Hacker)
- Public transport & work (Peter Hanke)
- Urban Planning & Mobility (Ulli Sima)
- Climate & Parks (Jürgen Czernohorszky)
- Culture & Leisure (Veronica Kaup-Hasler)
At the 2. Plenum The young people develop individual statements and demands in their committees. These will then be at 3. Plenum handed over to the city councilors in the form of written, prepared statements. They also have the opportunity to talk to city politicians regarding their ideas and demands.
The Children’s Parliament runs parallel to the Youth Parliament on different dates – but in a similar style. The only difference: They also have a committee on the topic of playgrounds. The last appointment takes place together with the young people. However, the discussions with city politicians are kept separate.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Vienna Youth Parliament
Young people between the ages of 14 and 20 from all districts of the city of Vienna can take part in the Vienna Youth Parliament; registration is possible directly and in person via the platform until October 6, 2023 possible.
Vienna Children’s Parliament
Kindergarten and school classes from grades 1 to 8 can take part in the children’s parliament. Applications are under possible. A total of 9 classes will ultimately be selected from all applicants for the children’s parliament and will be able to take part in the process.
MEETING DATES
The Vienna Youth Parliament meets on three dates between November 2023 and March 2024:
- Plenum November 15, 2023, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the ballroom, town hall
- Plenum January 31, 2024, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the ballroom, town hall
- Plenum March 21, 2024, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ballroom, town hall
The Vienna Children’s Parliament meets on one preparatory and two meeting dates between November 2023 and March 2024:
- Preparation date November 16, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at school
- Plenum February 1, 2024, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ballroom, town hall
- Plenum March 21, 2024, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ballroom, town hall
Questions & Contact:
Nina Oezelt
Media spokesperson for Vice Mayor Christoph Wiederkehr, MA
Tel.: +43 1 4000 83221
E-Mail: nina.oezelt@wien.gv.at
Nada Taha Ali Mohamed
WIENXTRA-Young Vienna
Tel.: +43 909 4000 83202
E-Mail: nada.tahaalimohamed@wienxtra.at
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