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The Commonwealth will observe International Youth Day (IYD) on 12 August 2026, a day when the world acknowledges the vital role that young people play as agents of change, leaders, and mobilisers in promoting development. This year’s global theme is “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”. It recognises that while young people’s lives are shaped by very …

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by Justin R. Langan As a resident of Manitoba’s expansive prairie lands, I experienced infrequent use of the term “youth engagement.” The organization of community events fell to adult leadership, while bureaucratic officials made policies, and young people received little opportunity to share their thoughts. Young people have consistently expressed themselves, although formal spaces have …

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This year as we mark International Youth Day under the theme “Change our world”. The Pan Commonwealth Youth Caucus joins the rest of the world in celebrating and acknowledging the role of young people in making our global community a better place. This year’s International Youth Day represents the culmination of the International year of the …

International Youth Day Message from the Pan-Commonwealth Youth Caucus. Read More »

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