A Youth Parliament

In order to ensure greater participation among Singaporean youths, I would like to propose the establishment of a Singapore Youth Parliament (SYP) , on top and above the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18.

The Singapore Youth Parliament is a democratically elected youth organisation consisting of elected members aged between 14 and 25.

“The SingaporeYouth Parliament aims to be an effective, open, honest, inclusive and broad-minded voice for Singapore’s young people.”

Main Aims of the Youth Parliament

1. To offer young people in Singapore a collective national youth voice.

2. To make a difference in society by increasing young people’s participation.

3. To promote a positive image of young people

4. To connect the processes of policy making and development with young people

5. To be an independent and youth-led organisation free from influence, where young people can give their views to policy makers without hindrance, fear or barriers.

The work of the SYP is centred around involving young people in the decision-making process, particularly in consulting with young people and campaigning for these views to be adopted by the relevant decision-makers.