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by Hadia Khan Across the Commonwealth, young leaders are no longer waiting for change—they are shaping it. From education reforms to human rights and social inclusion, youth-led movements are redefining how policy is made. These emerging leaders are proving that participation is not just about being heard; it is about being effective in decision-making spaces …

Youth-Led Policy Change: Lessons from Emerging Leaders Read More »

By Lucia Ene-Lesikar, Chair of Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) Visiting the WTO Public Forum in Geneva for the first time this September as Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) was both inspiring and grounding. The Forum is one of the most important global gatherings on trade, has long been shaped …

Youth, Climate, and Trade: Reflections from the WTO Public Forum Read More »

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to support promoting the use of sport as a tool for achieving development objectives in the Commonwealth?  The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to recruit someone to support the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace (CYSDP), which is a platform for young people to advocate and engage on CYSDP with …

Call for Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Coordinator Read More »

by Ruhamah Ifere International Youth Day is one of my favourite commemorations as a young changemaker, not just for the celebrations, but for the stories. The stories of young people who have risen above odds, who have faced challenges head-on, and who have prevailed. These stories fuel my belief that youth potential is not a …

Youth Evolve: Turning Restless Energy into Resilient Progress Read More »

by Imran Bacchus Young people play a crucial role not just in our societies but in the crafting of policies and frameworks that can better the lives of our nations and peoples. Many times their ideas and thoughts do not get aired by the right channels and their voices often disappear in rooms where they …

Youth and Policies: A Voice at the Table Read More »

by Ewura Adwoa Larbi Seven fifty-five in the evening and the sun hasn’t set. A mix of conversations in a foreign tongue drift up the street to my window; the surest sign that I am away from home. In my comfort zone, the sun smiled at 6 am and set by 7 pm like clockwork. …

The September Effect: Daring to Disobey the Script Read More »

by Viranga Wijayasinghe, Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance Advocacy Fellow Sri Lanka had a peculiar way of treating ambition. It downgraded mine from ‘plans’ to dreams, from ‘conviction’ to motivation, and from the podium to a blurb in the brochure. I was allowed to exist, not in the conversation, but to fight against someone’s idea of …

LCOY Sri Lanka 2025: Redefining What It Means to Be Heard Read More »

The Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 executive elections, which concluded at 12:00 pm BST on 12 September 2025. This year’s elections saw strong participation from youth delegates across Commonwealth member states. The newly elected executive will serve a three-year term from 2025 to 2028, leading efforts to …

The Commonwealth Students Association Announces New Executive for 2025-2028 Read More »