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Chevening scholar, Mandela Washington Fellow alum, and Namibian climate and social justice leader Eunice Shapange has packed a lot into her first three decades. She is currently studying for her second Master’s, in Climate and Energy at Sussex University in the UK. Eunice is also a Commonwealth alum, having undergone the Secretariat’s inaugural Youth Climate Negotiations Training.
The Commonwealth awarded the winners of the Think Trade, Think Green: Commonwealth Innovative Youth Essay competition today. The competition challenged young researchers and students to explore how trade and trade policy can tackle the climate crisis and drive a resilient, inclusive transformation across the Commonwealth.
Read news - Commonwealth recognises young writers for innovative trade solutions to climate crisis at CHOGM
13th Commonwealth Youth Forum. “Navigating Our Course: Building Resilience for a Common Future” is the youth’s proactive response to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) theme, “One Resilient Common Future.”

This theme underscores the vital role of young people and their tremendous potential and will in charting and propelling the course towards a resilient and prosperous future for the Commonwealth. As exemplified during the Commonwealth Year of Youth, young people are pivotal agents in forging this resilient future.

We will continue to be the energetic, innovative and empathetic voices of the Commonwealth, committed to advocating for and taking action towards these policy recommendations, as we envision and navigate the way towards a prosperous and resilient future for all.
Read news - Declaration by Young People of the Commonwealth
On 12 August, youth leaders across the Commonwealth converged for the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC). Celebrated on International Youth Day, the event featured addresses from representatives of the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), which has empowered and supported young people for the last 50 years. 
Read news - Strong leadership celebrated during the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Council
On 12 August 2024, representatives from youth, peace-building, community, civil society, faith, and advocacy organisations will participate in a series of events and an online broadcast featuring young people doing extraordinary projects, sharing inspiring stories and opportunities for young people to get involved with transformational initiatives.
Read news - Uniting for peace: Commonwealth, global partners celebrate International Youth Day 2024
The Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with the Khalili Foundation and Peace One Day, will host a celebratory event live from our headquarters at Marlborough House on 12 August. The day will include launches, inspiring interviews and engaging content from Year of Youth activities.