Background

The African Children’s Parliament Union Initiative (ACPUI) established that there is a way for young people to “learn by acting” and that is by taking part in youth and Children’s Parliaments. Some practices on the benches of a mock parliament can be useful in deciding how to become a patriotic or nationalist and a more active citizen, either inside or outside formal politics.
The ACPU Initiative was launched at Botswana following the first Summit which brought together ninety-two (92) children delegates across the continent. The 2nd Session also brought together hundred and seventeen (117) children and hundred and eighty six (186) in the third ACPU session in 2002, 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Namibia

The first session of the Children’s Parliament took place in Windhoek from 13th to 18th May 2007. The Children’s Parliament was hosted by the National Assembly in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender equality and Child Welfare. The theme of the session was “Parliament – The People’s House and Guardian of the Children’s Rights and Future”.

The Second Session of the Children’s Parliament of the Republic of Namibia led by Speaker Ms. Sharonice Busch and deputized by Mr. Timoteus Angala was held at the National Assembly Chamber from 6-9 May 2008 under the theme: "Parliament - The People’s House and Guardian of Children’s Right and Future".