| Ministry of Youth and Sports | |
| Native Name: | وزارة الشباب والرياضة |
| Formed: | 1974 |
| Jurisdiction: | State of Palestine |
| Headquarters: | Ramallah, Palestine |
| Minister1 Pfo: | Minister of Youth and Sports |
The Ministry of Youth and Sports in Palestine is a government agency responsible for overseeing and promoting youth and sports activities in the country.[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]
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]
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]
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]