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Commonwealth Youth Council calls on youths to apply to 'life changing' awards scheme

CYC chair Kim Allen, who comes from the Papua New Guinea, urges talented youths 'not to hesitate' to apply to the Commonwealth Youth Awards.

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Blog: Beyond commitments, investing in youth mental health services must be a priority

Blog by the Commonwealth Youth Health Network (CYHN)

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Exciting opportunities for new cohort of �� to join Commonwealth youth networks

With 60% of the Commonwealth’s combined population under the age of 30, the Commonwealth sees �� aged 15 to 29 as assets to a country’s development who should be empowered to realise their potential.

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International Youth Day: Young Sports Ministers unite with Secretary General at 10th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting

Two inspiring young Sports Ministers, who were previously Commonwealth Youth Network (CYC) representatives, met with Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC while at the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (10CSMM) last month.

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Op-ed: Youth is a cross-cutting agenda, and it’s everyone’s business

Op-ed by Kim Allen, Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Council

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Nominations open for the special ‘Year of Youth’ edition of the Commonwealth Youth Awards

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards, which recognise exceptional �� from across the Commonwealth, has been extended until the 31st October.

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A Million Acts of Kindness

Grassroots organisations invited to join ‘Million Acts of Kindness’ project in honour of the Commonwealth and Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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Blog: The rise of youth defending our shared ocean

Blog by Dainalyn Swaby, Ocean Youth Outreach Assistant

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Commonwealth youth leaders speak on inclusivity in post-pandemic world at The People’s Global Summit

Young people from across the Commonwealth were invited to discuss policy issues at The People’s Global Summit on Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind last Thursday.

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Commonwealth Heads declare 2023 the Year of the Youth

Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have demonstrated their commitment to tackling the endemic challenges facing children and ��.

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Sri Lankan youths invited to workshop on preventing extremism

Young peace-builders to take part in workshops empowering them to act as role models in resisting extremist narratives.

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Youth delegates deliver key asks to Heads of State at landmark in-person meeting

Young people and Heads of Government meet face-to-face for crucial conversation on youth-led sustainable development

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Historic youth agreement to bring increased skills to over 250 million ��

Commonwealth forms Alliance with global youth organisations on skills building for ��.

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Youth ministers promise strong support for Commonwealth Youth Forum declaration and action plan

On June 21, the halls of the Intare Conference Arena were filled with celebration and dancing as delegates at the 12th Commonwealth Youth Forum wrapped-up months of hard work and negotiations at a closing ceremony.

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Commonwealth Alliance for Quality Youth Leadership

The �� has joined forces with globally recognised youth organisations, including global youth leadership organisation, AIESEC, the Volunteer Service Overseas International, Rotary International, India’s youth organisation, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, and the Big Six – an alliance of leading international youth-serving bodies.

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Increased taxes for industrial polluters and more support for youth-led start-ups among recommendations for governments from youth

Young leaders representing the 54 Commonwealth countries have presented a six-point action plan on youth development to Heads of Government gathered for a seminal meeting in Rwanda.

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CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 21 June 2022

Innovation, skills development and cancer elimination take centre stage at Day 2 of Commonwealth Youth Forum

By 8 am on the second day of the Commonwealth Youth Forum, buses filled with �� from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific, wheeled into the welcoming arch of the Intare Conference Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.

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CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 20 June 2022

Daily Highlights from CHOGM – 20 June 2022

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CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 19 June 2022

Daily Highlights from CHOGM 2022 – 19 June 2022

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Young people with a passion for sustainable development urged to join new Commonwealth network

The Commonwealth Youth for Sustainable Urbanisation (CYSU) network will use an evidenced-based approach and work collaboratively to address the challenges affecting health, trade, the economy, the environment, and youth employment in cities and human settlements throughout the Commonwealth.

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Young people can now apply for two exciting roles on youth-led action networks addressing global challenges across the Commonwealth

Out of the Commonwealth’s 2.5 billion population, more than 60% are under 30 years of age – making �� vital to securing, bright, and prosperous future for all Commonwealth citizens.

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Commonwealth Youth Council calls on youths to apply to 'life changing' awards scheme

Blog: Beyond commitments, investing in youth mental health services must be a priority

Exciting opportunities for new cohort of �� to join Commonwealth youth networks

International Youth Day: Young Sports Ministers unite with Secretary General at 10th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting

Op-ed: Youth is a cross-cutting agenda, and it’s everyone’s business

Nominations open for the special ‘Year of Youth’ edition of the Commonwealth Youth Awards

A Million Acts of Kindness

Blog: The rise of youth defending our shared ocean

Commonwealth youth leaders speak on inclusivity in post-pandemic world at The People’s Global Summit

Commonwealth Heads declare 2023 the Year of the Youth

Sri Lankan youths invited to workshop on preventing extremism

Youth delegates deliver key asks to Heads of State at landmark in-person meeting

Historic youth agreement to bring increased skills to over 250 million ��

Youth ministers promise strong support for Commonwealth Youth Forum declaration and action plan

Commonwealth Alliance for Quality Youth Leadership

Increased taxes for industrial polluters and more support for youth-led start-ups among recommendations for governments from youth

CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 21 June 2022

Innovation, skills development and cancer elimination take centre stage at Day 2 of Commonwealth Youth Forum

CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 20 June 2022

CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 19 June 2022

Young people with a passion for sustainable development urged to join new Commonwealth network

Commonwealth leaders set to meet for the first time in four years

Young leaders to share their vision for change with Heads of Government at Commonwealth summit

Blog: How a new generation of storytellers are helping drive climate action

Young people can now apply for two exciting roles on youth-led action networks addressing global challenges across the Commonwealth

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