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 …
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Rich Kids Don’t Start From Zero – Stop The Hypocrisy. Born Rich, Born Ahead.
August 30by Similoluwa Ifedayo This isn’t an article I dashed out in a moment of anger. It’s one I’ve carried …
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Democracy & Participation | Education | Networking | Youth Development | Youth Networks | Youth Policy
2025 Commonwealth Students Association Elections: Thirty-eight candidates announced by CSA Elections Electoral Board
August 25The Commonwealth Students Association is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2025 Commonw …
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Environment & Climate Change | Youth Networks | Youth Policy | Youth Work
COP 30: The Power of Youth: Celebrating International Youth Day
August 11by Meet Sijariya, Asst. Lead- Partnerships & Stakeholders, CYCN The power of youth is the common …
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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 …
by Jasmine Koria Photo Caption: The SPC (Pacific Community) Breakout Room on Day 1 of the Commonwealth Youth Forum. This session was facilitated by representatives of the SPC (Pacific Community), with the assistance of Commonwealth Youth Forum International Taskforce Members Sabina Moce and Va’agi Kevin Lucky (far right) by Jasmine Koria Participants at this year’s …
by Katerina Panagi In today’s rapidly evolving world, active citizenship has become a pillar of democratic societies. It embodies the idea that individuals have the power and responsibility to engage in their communities and influence decision-making processes. However, in Cyprus, many young people struggle to see the potential benefits of their participation in civic life. …
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by Jasmine Koria The Commonwealth Youth Forum in Apia, Samoa opened on October 21 with an engaging Plenary Session on Leveraging Youth Leadership for Strengthening Democracies and Youth Engagement and Participation. Moderated by Prof. Luis Franceshi, Assistant Secretary General of the Commonwealth, and coordinated by Jasmine Koria of the Commonwealth Youth Forum International Taskforce, the …