by Qaiser Nawab The Commonwealth Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan served as a beacon of hope and innovation as leaders, activists, and changemakers convened to discuss “Enhancing Youth and Women’s Green Skills: Based on the Commonwealth Experience.” I had the privilege of addressing this gathering, bringing voices from marginalized communities to the forefront and advocating …
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Networking | Politics | Youth Networks | Youth Policy
Nominations open for Executive Positions on Commonwealth Students Association
June 25Nominations are now open for young leaders to be nominated for executive positions for the 2025-2028 …
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Health, Safety & Wellbeing | Mental Health | Peace and Justice | Youth Development | Youth Policy
Shattered Foundations: How Broken Homes Shape Young Lives
June 21Many of the young people frowned up by society or who are deemed “troubled” have a past or story tha …
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Commonwealth | Environment & Climate Change | Health, Safety & Wellbeing | Youth Policy
Commonwealth Youth issue statement on Youth Inclusive Climate-Health Financing
June 21Climate change constitutes the defining public health crisis of our era, exerting disproportionate i …
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Governance | Networking | Politics | Youth Empowerment | Youth Networks | Youth Policy
Youth to G7: We’re Not Just the Future. We’re the Present.
June 17by Justin R. Langan In May, youth representatives from G7 nations gathered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canad …
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Read moreby Ramna Saeed Pakistan has taken a significant step in shaping the future of youth governance in South Asia by leading the establishment and inaugural of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA). The initiative, officially launched during the CAYA Summit in Islamabad, is expected to strengthen regional collaboration on youth policies and elevate the role …
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by Hervinder Kaur Today is my graduation day. A day that summed up years of work, perseverance, and determination. Amongst thousands of students, glittering robes and dresses, there’s a unanimous hope for a brighter future, a silent fear of what’s next and beaming radiance of every parent- and a deep sense of gratitude. Lost in …
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A reflection from COP29 to the NDC 3.0 revisions by Bodh Maathura In the wake of an uncertain period for the Paris Agreement, nations are preparing their third revision of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) for submission in 2025. Throughout COP29, young people echoed their call not only for greater ambition but also for …
by Imran Bacchus Young people play a crucial role in our democracies. Oftentimes, they are left on the sidelines of key decision-making at the national level, which can affect their lives and future. On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Guyana National Youth Council (GNYC), through its President, organised a group of young people to be …
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by Joyce Wachau Chege Namaste! Mission ShakthiSAT is a global initiative by SpaceKidz India which seeks to provide free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) training to at least 12,000 girls aged between 8 and 14 years, in 108 countries, during a 6 to 12-month timeframe. “The power of inclusivity and shared progress is what …
by Jasmine Koria Volunteerism is a loaded word in our current socio-economic climate. This is especially true for youth aged between 18 and 29; this age group continues to be the target demographic of large-scale volunteer recruitment drives by international organizations such as the World Economic Forum and One Young World. My first impression of …
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by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, it’s Valentine’s Day, and guess what? I should be texting someone who treats me right, but here I am…texting you. Again. I don’t know why I do this to myself. Do you even realise how much I’ve loved you? I built my dreams around you. I imagined a future where we’d …
Press Release For Immediate Release Sydney, Australia – Monday, 3 February 2025 – The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) is proud to announce the launch of a major survey aimed at capturing the perspectives, aspirations, and challenges of young architects and architecture students across the Commonwealth. This initiative underscores the crucial role of youth in …
by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities …