About the Commonwealth Youth Parliament

The Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) is made up of young people aged 18-29 and provides an opportunity from young people from across the Commonwealth to get together to learn about how politics and parliamentary processes work.

The CYP programme is designed to demonstrate to potential future young parliamentarians the fundamentals behind the processes of Parliament in key institutions which underpin democracy and good governance.  In addition, it gives attendees a hugely valuable networking opportunity with other participants from across the Commonwealth, as well as with current young Members of Parliament who act as mentors throughout the week.

With 60% of the Commonwealth's population aged under 30, the CYP is one of the key programmes organised by the CPA and responds to the needs of its young constituents.  The CPA recognises that young people have a proven capability to lead change, and are a vital and valuable investment for now and the future.