European Youth Parliament - EYP

The EYP is a non-partisan and independent educa-tional project which is tailored specifically to the needs of the young European citizen. The EYP encourages independent thinking and socio-political initiative in young people and facilitates the learning of crucial social and professional skills. Since its inauguration, many tens of thousands of young people have taken part in regional, national and in-ternational sessions, formed friendships and made international contacts across and beyond borders. The EYP has thus made a vital contribution to-wards uniting Europe.

Today the EYP is one of the largest European plat-forms for political debate, intercultural encounters, political educational work and the exchange of ideas among young people in Europe. The EYP consists of a network of 36 European associations and organiza-tions in which thousands of young people are active in a voluntary capacity. The entire network organizes about 200 events every year.

All EYP sessions follow a similar programme and are based on the same methodology:

Firstly the participants divide into committees and take part in team building.

In the ensuing committees the young delegates start working on a current issue of European politics and compose a joint resolution.

Finally, the resolutions are debated in a parlia-mentary General Assembly following the model of the European Parliament in both English and French. Through a rich cultural programme with events such as EuroConcert, EuroVillage or the Country Presenta-tions, the participants become active and creative, expressing themselves by performing music, acting and dance

Since its establishment in 2007 EYP GEORGIA has organized:

4 International Forums in Batumi;

6 national Selection Conferences;

More than 25 regional, school or city sessions.

More than 1500 Georgian young people have par-ticipated on EYP events.

Web page: www.eyp.org.ge

Email: info@eyp.org.ge

Facebook page: EYP Georgia

The Aims of EYP

Promoting active European citi-zenship

Fostering intercultural dialogue

Contributing to personal develop-ment

Raising awareness of European issues

The 74th International Session in Tbilisi

The European Youth Parliament (EYP) Georgia held its first event in June 2007 and since than has held 36 local, regional and international ses-sions, forums and trainings, all organized by the local team of volunteers. We work in compliance with the EYP methodology for the purposes of raising awareness on European issues, encouraging active European citi-zenship and motivating students to get engaged in European politics.

In February 2012 EYP Georgia was granted an honor to host the 74th In-ternational Session of the European Youth Parliament . This means that in 2013 the 3 International Sessions of the European Youth Parliament will take place in Munich, Zurich and Tbilisi.

The Head Organizers of this event are three experienced EYPers: Mariam Chikhladze, Ani Chkhikvadze and Tatuli Chubabria.

Previous International Ses-sions were hosted by:

Munich, Germany;

Amsterdam, The Nether-lands;

Tallinn, Estonia;

Istanbul, Turkey;

Zagreb, Croatia;

Grenoble, France

and others

What Makes Tbilisi IS'13 Special

Georgia as an integral part of the European historical and culture, whose fun-damental national values are deeply rooted in European values and tradi-tions, aspires to integrate into Europe's political, economic and security sys-tems. In achieving this goal, Georgian youth shares a vital role. It is of utmost significance that young people in Georgia to get informed and take part in discussion on European issues. The International Session in Tbilisi will be a clear support of young generation to Georgian decision makers and will serve as response to Georgia's European aspiration.

In the frame of the session more than 300 young Europeans will visit Georgia and explore its beauty and culture. The session will last for 10 days and will comprise of various activities. Delegates will be divided into 15 different committees and will work on 15 unique resolutions on the most disputable issues of the world.

Address of EYP Georgia:

36 Chavchavadze Ave.,

5th Building Of Tbilisi State Uni-versity,

Room 318

Martin Shultz– President of European Parliament sup-port European Youth Parlia-ment and its activities.

EYP Georgia host of Tbilisi IS'13