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Putting young people at the centre of development

London, 27 March 2013 ‒ Commonwealth youth ministers will make a strong statement about the role of youth in development when they meet in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 17 to 19 April 2013 under the banner ‘Young People at the Centre of Sustainable Development.’

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Have your say on women in leadership

Entries for youth essay competition close on 8 April

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South African President launches Commonwealth youth worker conference

First Commonwealth conference on training of youth workers will chart a way forward for professionalising the sector

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Winners of Commonwealth Youth Awards announced

London, 13 March 2013 ‒ Four young development workers from Australia, Barbados, Kenya and Sri Lanka, were today awarded £14,000 between them for their projects.

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Commonwealth Students’ Association launches strategic plan

The CSA will engage and empower students in the Commonwealth to influence key education decisions and policies

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Commonwealth creates Youth Development Index

The Commonwealth has developed its first index to monitor the development and empowerment of young people in its member countries.

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Educating young people about their human rights

The Commonwealth is training Caribbean youth workers on educating young people about their human rights.

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Commonwealth announces finalists for youth awards in development work

The 16 finalists will each receive a £1,000 grant to advance their development work

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Commonwealth Youth Programme celebrates 40th anniversary

The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) is celebrating 40 years of championing young people’s engagement in decision-making and development.

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Call for young people to contribute to ministers meeting

Are you aged 15-29 and a Commonwealth citizen? Tell us what you think Commonwealth youth ministers should discuss when they meet next April

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Young parliamentarians quiz Commonwealth

“Democracy is not what we have but what we do,” said Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba as she urged young people to actively participate in building and nurturing democracy on Thursday, 6 December 2012.

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Youth and women: HIV vulnerability

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December 2012, STRIVE Research Director Dr Charlotte Watts highlights the importance of engaging with youth and women to an effective HIV response.

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The 2nd Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work (CCYW)

8 March 2016 to 10 March 2016

Event

Theme: 'Engaging Young People in Nation Building: The Youth Worker’s Role'.

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Supporting international cultural exchanges wins youth worker a Commonwealth award

Peter Fleet receives award at the UK’s Youth Worker Awards during Youth Work Week

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Youth Work Week 2012: celebrating youth workers' contribution to the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth’s regional youth centres will host a range of activities to celebrate the youth work profession during Youth Work Week, 5-11 November 2012.

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Princess Royal to visit Commonwealth youth centre in Zambia

Anne, the Princess Royal, will meet young people, dignitaries and government officials at the Commonwealth Youth Programme Regional Centre for Africa

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Commonwealth youth call for greater inclusion

“We all win if the door is open for young people to contribute seriously and meaningfully in decision-making” – Katherine Ellis, Commonwealth Secretariat Director of Youth Affairs

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Young people an inspiration to the Commonwealth - Duke of Cambridge

Prince William addresses young leaders at Commonwealth Youth Programme in Honiara

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Youth Forum Statement presented to ministers at the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in Mauritius

18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers

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Commonwealth Student Association is launched

‘It is essential that our future professionals and leaders have a say on education issues that affect them and generations to come’ - Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba

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‘Be the Change’

Youth forum opens as ministers gather for the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in Mauritius

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Deputy chair of the Pan-Commonwealth Youth Caucus, Rebecca Solomon, at the start of the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers Youth Forum

Speaker: Deputy chair of the Pan-Commonwealth Youth Caucus Rebecca Solomon

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Putting young people at the centre of development

Have your say on women in leadership

South African President launches Commonwealth youth worker conference

Winners of Commonwealth Youth Awards announced

Commonwealth Students’ Association launches strategic plan

Commonwealth creates Youth Development Index

Educating young people about their human rights

Commonwealth announces finalists for youth awards in development work

Commonwealth Youth Programme celebrates 40th anniversary

Call for young people to contribute to ministers meeting

Young parliamentarians quiz Commonwealth

Youth and women: HIV vulnerability

The 2nd Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work (CCYW)

Supporting international cultural exchanges wins youth worker a Commonwealth award

Youth Work Week 2012: celebrating youth workers' contribution to the Commonwealth

Princess Royal to visit Commonwealth youth centre in Zambia

Commonwealth youth call for greater inclusion

Young people an inspiration to the Commonwealth - Duke of Cambridge

Youth Forum Statement presented to ministers at the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in Mauritius

Commonwealth Student Association is launched

‘Be the Change’

Deputy chair of the Pan-Commonwealth Youth Caucus, Rebecca Solomon, at the start of the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers Youth Forum

Departure Statement: Commonwealth Secretary-General visit to Swaziland

Nominate an outstanding young person for development awards

Secretariat wins award for youth-led website

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