PASCAL Private English School Lefkosia EYP team was proud to host its first EYP Mini-Session under the theme of “The Power of Youth: Building a Brighter Future.”

Lefkosia
December 2023

On Saturday the 25^th of November 2023 the PASCAL Private English School Lefkosia EYP team was proud to host its first EYP Mini-Session under the theme of “The Power of Youth: Building a Brighter Future.” The event brought together approximately 150 pupils from PASCAL Private English School Lefkosia, Lemesos and Larnaka, Falcon School, Latsia Lyceum, Xenion School, The English School, Foley’s School and G C School of Careers, at the European University of Cyprus in Nicosia, who delved into discussions encompassing the future of youth, education, and human rights.

The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is a Youth-to-Youth organisation that takes place across Europe and its purpose is to gift our youth with a chance to speak their opinions through debating. In Cyprus, EYP has not only thrived but has also served as a source of inspiration for students, motivating them to take an active role in society. Many pupils, inspired by the tools they have obtained through their EYP experience, were encouraged to take the initiative in organizing their own Mini-Sessions through their school, further promoting the spirit of active civic involvement.

The programme for the day included an opening and a closing ceremony in which the Cyprus Minister of Justice, Mrs. Anna Prokopiou, gave a short speech and answered questions, lunch and coffee breaks and the General Assembly where the debating took place. 

PASCAL Private English School Lefkosia’s Mini-Session served as an excellent platform to empower youth, cultivate active citizenship, and convey the idea that young people can indeed shape the future of their country. Many thanks go out to all the participants, the Minister of Justice, and the generous event sponsors: Jumbo, JCC, Printec, CDMA Services Ltd, Pepsis and Son and Anemolia Gifts.