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Blog by the Commonwealth Youth Health Network (CYHN)
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Blog: Beyond commitments, investing in youth mental health services must be a priority
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With 60% of the Commonwealth’s combined population under the age of 30, the Commonwealth sees young people aged 15 to 29 as assets to a country’s development who should be empowered to realise their potential.
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Exciting opportunities for new cohort of young people to join Commonwealth youth networks
Two inspiring young Sports Ministers, who were previously Commonwealth Youth Network (CYC) representatives, met with Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC while at the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (10CSMM) last month.
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International Youth Day: Young Sports Ministers unite with Secretary General at 10th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting
Op-ed by Kim Allen, Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Council
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Op-ed: Youth is a cross-cutting agenda, and it’s everyone’s business
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards, which recognise exceptional young people from across the Commonwealth, has been extended until the 31st October.
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Nominations open for the special ‘Year of Youth’ edition of the Commonwealth Youth Awards
Grassroots organisations invited to join ‘Million Acts of Kindness’ project in honour of the Commonwealth and Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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A Million Acts of Kindness
Blog by Dainalyn Swaby, Ocean Youth Outreach Assistant
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Blog: The rise of youth defending our shared ocean
Young people from across the Commonwealth were invited to discuss policy issues at The People’s Global Summit on Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind last Thursday.
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Commonwealth youth leaders speak on inclusivity in post-pandemic world at The People’s Global Summit
Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have demonstrated their commitment to tackling the endemic challenges facing children and young people.
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Commonwealth Heads declare 2023 the Year of the Youth
Young peace-builders to take part in workshops empowering them to act as role models in resisting extremist narratives.
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Sri Lankan youths invited to workshop on preventing extremism
Young people and Heads of Government meet face-to-face for crucial conversation on youth-led sustainable development
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Youth delegates deliver key asks to Heads of State at landmark in-person meeting
Commonwealth forms Alliance with global youth organisations on skills building for young people.
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Historic youth agreement to bring increased skills to over 250 million young people
On June 21, the halls of the Intare Conference Arena were filled with celebration and dancing as delegates at the 12th Commonwealth Youth Forum wrapped-up months of hard work and negotiations at a closing ceremony.
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Youth ministers promise strong support for Commonwealth Youth Forum declaration and action plan
The Commonwealth Secretariat has joined forces with globally recognised youth organisations, including global youth leadership organisation, AIESEC, the Volunteer Service Overseas International, Rotary International, India’s youth organisation, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, and the Big Six – an alliance of leading international youth-serving bodies.
Young leaders representing the 54 Commonwealth countries have presented a six-point action plan on youth development to Heads of Government gathered for a seminal meeting in Rwanda.
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Increased taxes for industrial polluters and more support for youth-led start-ups among recommendations for governments from youth
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CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 21 June 2022
By 8 am on the second day of the Commonwealth Youth Forum, buses filled with young people from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific, wheeled into the welcoming arch of the Intare Conference Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Innovation, skills development and cancer elimination take centre stage at Day 2 of Commonwealth Youth Forum
Daily Highlights from CHOGM – 20 June 2022
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CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 20 June 2022
Daily Highlights from CHOGM 2022 – 19 June 2022
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CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 19 June 2022
The Commonwealth Youth for Sustainable Urbanisation (CYSU) network will use an evidenced-based approach and work collaboratively to address the challenges affecting health, trade, the economy, the environment, and youth employment in cities and human settlements throughout the Commonwealth.
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Young people with a passion for sustainable development urged to join new Commonwealth network
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda will address global issues and Commonwealth priorities.
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Commonwealth leaders set to meet for the first time in four years
Young people will seek to make their mark on future Commonwealth policies at the 12th Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) which begins in Kigali, Rwanda on Sunday, 19 June.
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Young leaders to share their vision for change with Heads of Government at Commonwealth summit
By Muhammed Badamasi and Idongesit Amba, Commonwealth Correspondents
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Blog: How a new generation of storytellers are helping drive climate action
Out of the Commonwealth’s 2.5 billion population, more than 60% are under 30 years of age – making young people vital to securing, bright, and prosperous future for all Commonwealth citizens.
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Young people can now apply for two exciting roles on youth-led action networks addressing global challenges across the Commonwealth
Last month, Kenya hosted the 21st Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers for the first time since 1987. The meeting was an opportunity for our family of nations to discuss some of the most pressing challenges, including the severe impacts of Covid-19.
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School meals can support education, foster equality