Eng. Musa Al-Maaytah, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Independent Election Commission, sponsored the second Conference on Simulating Parliamentary Life, held at the German-Jordanian University (Amman). The event, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA) in collaboration with the "I Participate" program, was attended by Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli, President of the University, and participants from various Jordanian universities.
During his address, Al-Maaytah emphasized the crucial role of youth in the political modernization project, aligning with the vision of His Majesty the King and the broader goals of the Jordanian state. He highlighted that young people are uniquely positioned to identify their needs and shape their future, underscoring their essential role in the political and democratic transformation process.
Al-Maaytah also noted that recent constitutional amendments and new laws regulating political life have expanded opportunities for youth engagement in elections and political parties. He urged that this increased participation through dialogue and acceptance of diverse opinions requires dedicated effort and patience to build a future rooted in political and party pluralism.
Prof. Al-Halhouli remarked, “Since the initiation of the political modernization system in Jordan, and under the guidance of the country’s leadership, the German-Jordanian University has committed itself to enhancing the role of young people, who are pivotal to Jordanian society.” He emphasized that involving students in political activities not only raises their awareness of their role in the legislative process but also helps them understand the importance of active participation in democracy and fosters leadership skills.
Student Selena Finch shared insights from her experience at the inaugural conference on simulating parliamentary life. She stressed the importance of leveraging constitutional amendments and electoral laws with a clear methodology, noting that this initiative allows young people to engage directly with the concepts of democracy and parliamentary life.
The two-day conference featured various workshops focused on political and partisan action.