Ministry of Youth and Sports (Palestine)

The Ministry of Youth and Sports in Palestine is a government agency responsible for overseeing and promoting youth and sports activities in the country.

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 ===
 * 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.

Responsible Ministers of Youth & Sports

 * Azmi Al-Shuaibi
 * Talal Sidr
 * Ali Al-Qawasmi
 * Jamal Al-Shoubaki
 * Salah Al-Taamari
 * Sakhr Bseiso
 * Ismail Haniyeh
 * Bassem Naeem
 * Tahani Abu Daqqa
 * Gabriel Rajoub