Commonwealth ministers gather to advance initiatives to deliver more for young people
The 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting (CYMM) opened in London today, bringing together Government ministers, senior government officials, education stakeholders and young leaders from across the Commonwealth to agree on policies and...
Commonwealth youth programme’s track record of achievements applauded ahead of ministerial talks
During a preliminary meeting in London on Monday, 11 September 2023, ahead of the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting, delegates reviewed the progress on various mandates issued since the last ministerial session...
Entries open for Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Launched by the Commonwealth Secretary-General in 2019, the awards recognise ground-breaking innovations from Commonwealth countries that contribute to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
An independent...
Regional finalists announced for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards
Twenty young people who have made outstanding contributions in various areas will vie for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work.
The regional finalists were selected from...
Commonwealth Observer Group arrives in Zimbabwe
The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group has called on all Zimbabwean political parties and their supporters to uphold standards for credible, inclusive and transparent elections.
At a press...
Celebrating International Youth Day: What the Commonwealth Year of Youth means to me
Last year at their summit, Heads of Governments declared 2023 the Commonwealth Year of Youth, dedicating the year to youth-led action for sustainable and inclusive development. Since its launch in January, development...
“We need all hands on deck” – Commonwealth youth call for ocean action
The ocean is facing unprecedented challenges, from plastic pollution and overfishing to climate change and habitat destruction. As the custodians of the future, young people have a critical role to play in...