The Youth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad (YPSA) is the political voice and community network for young Swiss citizens aged 15 to 35 living outside of Switzerland.
Founded in 2015, YPSA is entirely youth-led. We are governed by an 11-member committee that meets monthly. YPSA is legally independent and works in close partnership with SwissCommunity (OSA). Our mandate is clear: to represent the interests of young Swiss abroad, create an international network, promote their political participation, and address the social issues they face.
Everything we do is built on four core pillars, defined by our official statutes:
1. Political Involvement
Develop an active youth political movement and encourage young Swiss living abroad to contribute and participate in politics.
2. International Network
Promote, organize, and support projects or activities directly benefiting young Swiss individuals abroad, seeking external collaborations and funding for the implementation of such projects.
3. Political Stance
Take a stance on political issues relevant to young people and be available as a contact for various organizations of Swiss living abroad and the general public on youth political matters.
4. Intergenerational Cooperation
Commit to active intergenerational cooperation. It will promote the inclusion of young people in various fields, ensuring equitable representation of all ages in decision-making.
YPSA is independent of any political party. Every member of the board will maintain political neutrality, regardless of their affiliations outside of YPSA.