Amman: The fifth student parliament workshop, hosted by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, was held in Amman and covered subjects like human rights, democratic procedures, leadership, advocacy, and communication.
Students from all of UNRWA's operational regions, including the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, participated in the four-day event. They were able to converse, share stories, and plan future projects as a result.
In addition to expressing the students' interests, accomplishments, and concerns, Dr. Julia Dicum, the education director for UNRWA, welcomed attendees and praised them for their significant contribution to fostering a culture of respect for human rights, democracy, and tolerance.
At UNRWA's pledging conference earlier this month in New York, student parliamentarian Leen Sharqawi discussed her intervention.
Participants were addressed online by Jessica Pfleiderer, a programme officer at the US Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, who expressed the bureau's happiness at the students' accomplishments.
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The students agreed on action plans to direct the schedule over the upcoming year after discussing life skills and well-being activities.
UNRWA's deputy commissioner-general, Leni Stenseth, exhorted the students to run for office, stand up for others, and advocate for change.
"Thank you for taking on the responsibility to represent your fellow students, develop your leadership abilities, and assist the community," she said. UNRWA is pleased with you.
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Student parliaments were first implemented by UNRWA in its schools in 2001 as a part of its human rights education programme. By encouraging a culture of respect and tolerance, school parliaments play a significant role in both schools and the community.
The US government has donated the Human Rights, Conflict Resolution, and Tolerance programme to UNRWA schools.