Ministry of Youth and Sports (Palestine)
| وزارة الشباب والرياضة | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1974 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Palestine |
| Headquarters | Ramallah, Palestine |
| Minister responsible |
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The Ministry of Youth and Sports is a government agency responsible for overseeing and promoting youth and sports activities in Palestine.[1]
The Ministry of Youth and Sports aims to encourage and support the development of sports and physical activity in Palestine, as well as promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It also provides opportunities for young people to participate in social, cultural and educational programs.[2]
History
Ministry of Youth and Sports was established in 1974 and is part of the Palestinian National Authority.[3] Its main headquarters was in Jordan, then it moved to the Palestine Liberation Organization. The Palestinian ministerial formation of January 7, 1994 was called the Ministry of Youth and Sports. A presidential decision dated April 16, 2011 changed the Ministry for Youth and Sports into the Higher Council of Youth & Sports of the present day.[4]
Responsibilities
The ministry is responsible for organizing national and international sports events, supporting sports clubs and associations, and providing funding for youth and sports projects.[5]
Divisions of the Youth Council
Source:[6]
- General Administration of Youth Affairs
- General Administration of Clubs
- General Administration of Sports Affairs
- General Administration of Scouts and Guides
- General management of projects and facilities
- Diaspora Council
- Public administration in the sub-councils of the northern and southern governorates
Programs and initiatives
Some of the key programs and initiatives of the Ministry of Youth and Sports include the Palestinian Youth Parliament, which provides young people with a platform to engage in political and social issues, and the Palestine Olympic Committee, which is responsible for organizing and supporting Palestinian athletes in international competitions.[7]
List of ministers
| # | Name | Party | Government | Term start | Term end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister of Youth and Sports | ||||||
| 1 | Azmi Al-Shuaibi | Palestinian Democratic Union | 1 | 5 July 1994 | 17 May 1996 | |
| 2 | Talal Sidr | Independent | 2 | 17 May 1996 | 9 August 1998 | |
| Vacant | 3 | 9 August 1998 | 13 June 2002 | |||
| 3 | Ali Al-Qawasmi | Fatah | 4 | 13 June 2002 | 29 October 2002 | |
| Vacant | 5 | 29 October 2002 | 30 April 2003 | |||
| Minister of State for Youth and Sports | ||||||
| — | Abdel Fattah Hamayel | Independent | 6 | 30 April 2003 | 7 October 2003 | |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | ||||||
| 4 | Jamal Al Shobaki | Fatah | 7 | 7 October 2003 | 12 November 2003 | |
| 5 | Salah Al-Tamari | Fatah | 8 | 12 November 2003 | 24 February 2005 | |
| 6 | Sakhr Bseiso | Fatah | 9 | 24 February 2005 | 29 March 2006 | |
| 7 | Ismail Haniyeh | Hamas | 10 | 29 March 2006 | 17 March 2007 | Serving Prime Minister |
| 8 | Basem Naim | Hamas | 11 | 17 March 2007 | 14 June 2007 | |
| 9 | Tahani Abu Daqqa | Independent | 12 | 14 June 2007 | 19 May 2009 | |
| Vacant | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 | 19 May 2009 | Present | |||
References
- ^ "CoR - Palestine Youth and Sports". portal.cor.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ^ "Sports as art of existence". International Platform of NGOs working for Palestine.
- ^ "المجلس الأعلى للشباب و الرياضة | مركز المعلومات الوطني الفلسطيني". info.wafa.ps.
- ^ Palestinian National Information Center. ""Supreme Council for Youth and Sports"". Archived from the original on 18 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "CoR - Palestine Youth and Sports". portal.cor.europa.eu.
- ^ - Official website - Palestinian Council of Ministers. ""The Supreme Council for Youth and Sports"". Archived from the original on September 7, 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ https://www.annalindhfoundation.org/fr/node/2846
External links
- Official website (in Arabic)