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Youth climate advocacy toolkit launched for small island developing states

A new toolkit for youth advocates in small island developing states will help young people in the countries most affected by climate change.

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Traditional leaders commit to ending child marriage in Ghana

Traditional leaders across the northern region of Ghana have come together to use their leadership roles and governance structures to end child marriage.

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Young entrepreneurs in Southern Africa to share experiences and amplify voice in new network

The network was launched at an event on Friday in Johannesburg, South Africa. More than 40 representatives from government, the private sector and civil society were on hand to endorse its creation.

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Secretary-General to youth: Through you we can deliver lasting solutions to global challenges

The new secretariat of the Commonwealth Youth Council was launched today in Malaysia at a ceremony attended by Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

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Young activists urge ministers to advance the role of young people in sport

The Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace working group (CYSDP) contribute to the 8th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting.

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Search on to find the Commonwealth young person of the year

Nominations are now open for the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, which recognise outstanding young people who have made a significant impact in improving the lives and livelihoods of others.

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Australia youth development index shines a spotlight on nation’s young people

To mark International Youth Day 2016, on 12 August, the first-ever Australian National Youth Development Index report has been launched with support from the Commonwealth Secretariat.

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Sports Minister: Health and sport are best mates in Australia

Inclusive, affordable and sustainable sport is intrinsically linked with a healthy, happy and engaged population, writes Australia’s Minister for Sport, Sussan Ley, who is chairing the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on 4 August.

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From a sporting games to a sporting movement for all communities

The Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting is an important opportunity to talk about our journey so far and the critical role their governments and cities can play in the continued success and impact of Commonwealth Sport.

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Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016

The Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards celebrate the positive impact of youth workers on young people’s lives, their communities and their societies.

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More than just a game: Sport and the Sustainable Development Goals

The role that sport can play in contributing to sustainable development, in areas like health, education, gender equality and economic development, deserves the same amount of attention as the glitz, glamour and scandal of high performance sport.

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Commonwealth Ministers at Rio Olympics address sports policy and integrity issues

Commonwealth governments will gather in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games to push for greater recognition of sport as a vehicle to deliver global development goals, such as on health and education.

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Secretary-General joins top academics to define ‘responsible university’

The Secretary-General will challenge universities to increase the number of scholarships they make available to Commonwealth students when she speaks at a universities conference tomorrow in Ghana.

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Let the challenge begin! Secretary-General’s youth leadership programme launched in the Caribbean

Young people posed probing questions to Secretary-General Scotland as she launched a youth initiative to be rolled out across the Commonwealth.

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Empowering youth to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges

“The world is facing enormous challenges; we need you to be part of the solution.” - Patricia Scotland, QC, Commonwealth Secretary-General. The Commonwealth Secretary-General invites young people to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges today.

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Commonwealth young leaders launch new health and human rights networks

Young leaders from across the Commonwealth have come together to establish two new Commonwealth Youth Networks, one focused on Health, and the other on Human Rights and Democracy.

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“You are our hope and our solution”: Queen’s Young Leaders inspire action on development goals

Secretary-General Scotland praised 64 Young Leaders, all aged 18-29, for stepping up to her challenge to come up with strong and practical actions Commonwealth countries can take to achieve the internationally agreed Sustainable Development Goals.

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Commonwealth experts to promote evidence-based principles for youth development

Government officials, youth development practitioners and youth leaders pledge to integrate evidence-based approaches into their youth development policies and programming.

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YourCommonwealth: 'Young entrepreneurs are rising'

On 25 May 2016, millions of young people across Africa celebrated International Africa Day. Their hope for the future shines against the backdrop of a global youth employment and under-employment crisis.

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Commonwealth governments commit to strengthening youth entrepreneurship in East Africa

Government officials and young entrepreneurs representing eight Commonwealth countries in Africa have committed to advancing youth entrepreneurship by developing cohesive national strategies and cross-sector cooperation.

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Commonwealth policy experts agree principles for protecting sports integrity

Sports policy experts from across the Commonwealth have agreed on key principles to protect and promote the integrity of sport meeting at 2016 Annual Meeting of The Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport in London.

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Hold governments to account say young people at small states conference

Abuzz with impassioned conversations, a breakfast session this morning at the Fourth Global Biennial Conference on Small States heard from young people about their perspectives on development challenges.

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New initiative for young professionals and students launched by the Commonwealth

Young leaders from around the Commonwealth who are temporarily based in the UK for study or work are to be connected and engaged by ‘CommonTies’, a new initiative launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat today.

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Launch of CommonTies

6 May 2016 to 6 May 2016

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CommonTies is a new programme for young citizens of the Commonwealth aged 18- 29, who are temporarily based in UK for study or work, and who would like to learn more about the Commonwealth family.

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Commonwealth experts to ensure sport makes strong contribution to sustainable development

Sport experts and evaluation specialists from across the Commonwealth met this week at Marlborough House, the headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat.

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