by Sarmad Shahbaz Senior officials and young leaders from around the Commonwealth convened today to lay the foundation for the historic Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Summit, which kicks off tomorrow, September 12. Held in London at the Commonwealth Head Quarters, the meeting brought together officials working in youth departments in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, …
by Sukanya Podder, King’s College London, and Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts, The Commonwealth Secretariat This International Youth Day, stakeholders around the world focused on strengthening Green Skills for Youth. This is a critical area for investment given the very real climate crisis facing young people. The climate crisis has encouraged intergenerational conversations, solidarity and commitment between generations, …
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by Bryan Jetem Obaji The declaration of 2023 as the year dedicated to youth-led action for sustainable and inclusive development reminds us that even after 50 years of the Commonwealth Youth Programme, a lot still needs to be done. This is especially true after the Covid-19 pandemic which reawakened our consciousness to new possibilities and …
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It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) shares the unfortunate news of the untimely passing of Dr Henry Charles, a sterling champion of youth causes and an invaluable partner of the CYC. This profound loss has sent shockwaves through the youth sector, leaving us bereaved and profoundly saddened …
by CSET Youth With the theme “Aligning Ambition and Action towards Implementing an Inclusive Energy Transition”, the 3rd Biennial Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum convened in London from May 24 – 26 2023. The forum sought to tackle the diverse and challenging landscape of the Commonwealth and the effort for transitioning to more sustainable energy systems, …
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Ahead of the Coronation, Leaders of Commonwealth member states met with His Majesty King Charles III at Marlborough House, the Headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat. After their meeting with the King, leaders from the Commonwealth’s 56 member states then met privately to discuss issues of mutual interest, including initiatives to support the empowerment of young …
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by Sarmad Shahbaz The year 2023 is the year of change-makers and under the leadership of His Royal Highness King Charles III, whose official coronation takes place on Saturday May 6, there is great hope for a productive future amongst the Commonwealth of Nations. Director of Development at the British High Commission in Pakistan Her …
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by Zainab Hassen The Year of the Youth is upon us and the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) is gearing up for a calendar full of intersectional and sustainable events to be carried out under its banner. The 1.5 billion young people across the Commonwealth have been hard at work building peaceful and resilient …
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Joel Bamwise is the Co-Founder & CEO of SpinAfrica. He is also coordinator of the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs – Africa (CAYE Africa) network and recently represented the network at the largest meetings of young people across the commonwealth, the Commonwealth Youth Forum. After the forum, Joel shared a glimpse of her life and work with 21-year-old …
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Monique Vernon is an environmentalist and founder of Mr Goby and Friends. Her recycling initiative has been tackling improper waste disposal and promoting marine protection and restoration in Placencia, a seaside village in southern Belize. Monique was one of twenty finalists in the 2022 Commonwealth Youth Awards held earlier this year. 26-year-old Taiwo Olawehinmi, a …
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