Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. The unique natural life on small islands plays a …
SIDS 2014: "Oceans, seas, and valuable biodiversity" Read More »
Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. Climate change is already being felt, writes Tamara …
Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. Social development concerns came under the spotlight during the …
SIDS 2014: "Tackling social development concerns among youths" Read More »
The politics of division is a threat to harmony, writes Eric Omwanda, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, who argues that citizens need accountability from their politicians, rather than exploitation of differences. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I have lived to see the beauty of my country from the migration of the …
"Standing up for the aspirations that we believe in" Read More »
Youth Work Week is a celebration of the achievements of youth workers and young people. First established in the United Kingdom by the National Youth Agency two decades ago, the Commonwealth Secretariat has since 2012 worked to expand the reach and scope of Youth Work Week across the 53 nations of the Commonwealth. The international theme …
Youth Work Week 2014: Youth Empowerment though Soft Skills Read More »
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Youth Development Work. The annual awards recognise the invaluable contribution of young people to development, in community, national and global contexts. Part of the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the awards provide a platform to showcase and expand the work of outstanding young people …
Commonwealth Youth Awards 2015 to recognise passion and excellence Read More »
Youth leaders represented at a global summit on small island nations in Samoa have called on national governments to include young people as partners for sustainable development. The Youth Forum was held in Apia on 28 August 2014 as part of the International Conference on Small Island Developing States, ahead of the main summit between …
Young people as development partners for small island nations Read More »
Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. The International Trade Centre’s priorities at SIDS this …
SIDS 2014: "Trade and women’s economic empowerment critical, says ITC" Read More »
Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. The UN Economic Commission for Africa emphasizes the …
SIDS 2014: "Africa's small islands have huge potential, says UNEC" Read More »
Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Kamalesh Sharma, …
SIDS 2014: "Small states are not on the margins, says Commonwealth" Read More »
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