On the final day of the 11th Commonwealth Youth Forum, the young people of the Commonwealth finalised their declaration, expressing their policy recommendations to Heads of Government and action plan for the Commonwealth Youth Council. Layne Robinson, Head of Social Policy Development at the Commonwealth Secretariat said that the young people spoke very clearly on …
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The Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network updates on the endorsement of the UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security by the Commonwealth Heads of Government. Heads of Government from 53 Commonwealth countries unanimously endorsed the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security in the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads …
By Terez Lord and Rashala Joseph Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network, Trinidad and Tobago Chapter Experiences are diverse among cultures, across spaces and people. A person’s interpretation of ‘peace’ is guided by the experiences they have endured. Like the interviewed youths of Trinidad and Tobago, the concept of peace is dynamic but very promising. CYPAN …
‘- by CYPAN correspondents A resolution unanimously endorsed by Heads of Government from 53 Commonwealth countries in the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London recognises the important role of young women and men in sustaining peace and preventing violent extremism. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security urges …
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MaryJean Nleya, from Botswana, reviews the 11th Commonwealth Youth Forum held in London, where the 53 Commonwealth nations were represented by young leaders and their heads of government. The anticipated Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 (CHOGM) kicked off in London and Windsor as 53 national flags of all Commonwealth nations-states lined and flew in …
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Accra 11 June 2018 – African Youth SDGs Summit announces with pleasure the appointment of eight distinguished personalities as Patrons of the 2018 Summit edition. The Patrons are Ms. Namhla Mniki-Mangaliso, Director, African Monitor, South Africa; Titilayo Fafoumi, Fellow, Mandela Washington Fellowship, Benin; Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP and Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ghana and Liliane …
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About five and a half years ago, I was offered an extraordinary opportunity. I was invited to become the editor of an online magazine for young writers from Commonwealth countries. Little did I know just how extraordinary the opportunity was to be. As editor, I have come to meet over 200 amazing individuals from across …
The Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Network is recruiting new members to join our Steering Committee. The Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace (CYSDP) Network is the leading and driving voice, for youth in the Commonwealth, towards promoting best practices in Sport for Development and Peace. We are seeking to add five …
Young people play a critical role in improving Commonwealth countries. Mary-Jean Nleya, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Botswana, shares highlights from a recent training programme in London to help Commonwealth youth leaders improve their skills. “Unforgettable” is probably how some of the Commonwealth youth leaders would describe their experience sharing ideas with the Duke and Duchess …
When dynamic young people who are committed to finding solutions to the problems faced by their communities, countries and the world, come together – something special happens. Shiboni D’Souza, 23, a Correspondent from Bangalore in India, shares her experience being part of such a gathering recently. One thing that will stick with me from …
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