The Ministry of Youth and Sports is a government agency responsible for overseeing and promoting youth and sports activities in Palestine.
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.
History Ministry of Youth and Sports was established in 1974 and is part of the Palestinian National Authority. 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.
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.
Divisions of the Youth Council Source: 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.https://www.annalindhfoundation.org/fr/node/2846
List of ministers # Name Party Government Term start Term end Notes Minister of Youth and Sports 1 Palestinian Democratic Union 1 5 July 1994 17 May 1996 2 Independent 2 17 May 1996 9 August 1998 Vacant 3 9 August 1998 13 June 2002 3 Fatah 4 13 June 2002 29 October 2002 Vacant 5 29 October 2002 30 April 2003 Minister of State for Youth and Sports — 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 Fatah 8 12 November 2003 24 February 2005 6 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 Independent 12 14 June 2007 19 May 2009 Vacant 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 19 May 2009 Present
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External links Official website