Arab Parliament for Child holds meetings on empowering Childhood

Sharjah 24

14-06-2025

Promoting dialogue and participation
This meeting continues the Arab Parliament for Children's efforts to promote dialogue, participation, and the exchange of ideas among its members from various Arab countries. It embodies the Parliament's commitment to involving Arab children in decision-making processes and shaping a future that aligns with their needs and aspirations.
Re-Election of committee leadership
During the Activities Committee meeting, the Vice Chair was re-elected, with parliamentary child Rayan Mohammed Al-Sharida from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan winning the trust of the committee members. He joins his colleague Nasser bin Talal Al-Husseini from Oman, who continues as Chair of the Committee. The meeting was marked by a spirit of teamwork and cooperation among members, contributing to a successful election process and emphasizing the committee's dedication to maintaining institutional performance and implementing initiatives that enhance children's participation in parliamentary activities.
Focus on children's mental health
The Child Rights Committee meeting, chaired by Rabea Abu Rumman from Jordan and attended by Deputy Chair Aws Mohsen Hello from Iraq and committee members, focused on one of the most significant topics affecting children's lives: children's mental health. Members discussed the challenges related to this vital aspect and proposed several ideas and recommendations to improve the psychological environment for children in Arab communities, emphasizing the importance of awareness and psychological, familial, and institutional support for children.
Commitment to empowering children
On this occasion, His Excellency Ayman Othman Al-Barout, Secretary-General of the Arab Parliament for Children, affirmed that these meetings reflect the maturity of the Parliament's experience in empowering Arab children to discuss their core issues and present their proposals systematically and organized. He praised the leadership spirit and responsibility demonstrated by the committee members, noting that the topic of mental health chosen by the Child Rights Committee is among the most critical issues deserving attention, study, and follow-up due to its direct impact on children's behavior, growth, and integration into society.
Al-Barout also stated that the selection of committee leadership illustrates members' trust in one another and enhances collaborative work, which is a cornerstone of parliamentary work for children. He affirmed the Arab Parliament for Children's support for all initiatives emerging from these committees, contributing to building the character of an aware and proactive Arab child and creating a generation of young leaders capable of positive success in their communities through a participatory dialogue environment that ensures their safe and effective expression of their aspirations.