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Policy experts look ahead to 2016 Youth Development Index

The Youth Development Index, which charts the social, political and economic situation for young people in 170 countries, had its next iteration reviewed by a panel of policy experts.

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The Bahamas unveiled as host of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games

Commonwealth Youth Games 2017 host will be The Bahamas, the Commonwealth Games Federation has announced.

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New Chair of Commonwealth Youth Council to ‘translate ideas to action’

Newly elected chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council, Kishva Ambigapathy, pledges to play an active role in promoting youth development by “translating ideas to action”.

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Full support for UN Security Council resolution on Youth, Peace and Security

UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security fully aligns with the final Communiqué of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that took place last month in Malta

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Commonwealth youth leaders seek empowered partnerships

CHOGM Youth Forum: Youth leaders call for governments to prioritise youth employment opportunities and to empower young people.

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Youth council for 1.2 billion young people elected

New Commonwealth Youth Council leadership team elected at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta.

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UNCTAD and Commonwealth launch guide to youth entrepreneurship

A policy guide for advancing youth entrepreneurship, jointly developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat and UNCTAD, was launched on 24 November 2015.

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Youth add their voice to debate on climate change

Calls for action on climate change dominate discussions during day three of the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta.

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Social entrepreneur from Uganda honoured for his ‘Bright Idea’

A pioneering young entrepreneur from Uganda, Dr Charles Batte, has been named as the winner of the ‘Bright Ideas from a Young Commonwealth’ contest.

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Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015: Secretary-General's opening remarks

Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015 – Opening Ceremony Theme: Adding Global Value…#WhatNext? Remarks by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma.

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‘Be outrageous!’ Youth Forum opens with call to action from PM of Malta

More than 200 youth leaders gather in Malta for the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum ahead of the Commonwealth summit

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Ugandan named Commonwealth Youth Worker of the Year 2015

Uganda's Victor Ochen is the Commonwealth-wide Youth Worker of the Year for 2015

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National Finalists of 2015 Youth Worker Awards announced

Announcement of National Finalists of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards.

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Candidates for Commonwealth Youth Council announce manifestos

Youth leaders vying to lead the Commonwealth Youth Council have announced their election manifestos.

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Commonwealth Correspondent wins CNN African Journalist Award

Femi Asu, a young Commonwealth Correspondent and reporter from Nigeria, has been announced as the winner of a prestigious CNN African Journalist Award.

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Young East African entrepreneurs join forces to boost enterprise and create jobs

Young entrepreneurs across East Africa have formed a regional coalition of youth business organisations.

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World Teachers' Day: statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General

October 5 2015 is World Teachers Day: “Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies”.

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Commonwealth Youth Games 2015

One of the best youth sports events in the world

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Sporting stars of Youth Games praised for creating new bonds and greater understanding

Over five days, between 5-11 September, more than 900 young people aged 14-18 competed in the Youth Games

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International Literacy Day: statement by Secretary-General

International Literacy Day 2015, ‘Literacy and Sustainable Societies’ - 8 September 2015

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Pacific governments to give youth a say in climate and development decisions

Youth Ministers from Commonwealth countries in the Pacific have vowed to champion a greater focus on young people in decision-making processes in order to achieve new global sustainable development goals.

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Youth Work Week 2015

2 November 2015 to 8 November 2015

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Youth Work Week is a celebration of the achievements of youth workers and young people, taking place every November.

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Policy experts look ahead to 2016 Youth Development Index

The Bahamas unveiled as host of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games

New Chair of Commonwealth Youth Council to ‘translate ideas to action’

Full support for UN Security Council resolution on Youth, Peace and Security

Commonwealth youth leaders seek empowered partnerships

Youth council for 1.2 billion young people elected

UNCTAD and Commonwealth launch guide to youth entrepreneurship

Youth add their voice to debate on climate change

Social entrepreneur from Uganda honoured for his ‘Bright Idea’

Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015: Secretary-General's opening remarks

‘Be outrageous!’ Youth Forum opens with call to action from PM of Malta

Ugandan named Commonwealth Youth Worker of the Year 2015

National Finalists of 2015 Youth Worker Awards announced

Candidates for Commonwealth Youth Council announce manifestos

Commonwealth Correspondent wins CNN African Journalist Award

Young East African entrepreneurs join forces to boost enterprise and create jobs

World Teachers' Day: statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General

Commonwealth Youth Games 2015

Sporting stars of Youth Games praised for creating new bonds and greater understanding

International Literacy Day: statement by Secretary-General

Pacific governments to give youth a say in climate and development decisions

Youth Work Week 2015

Pacific youth leaders call for action on climate change

Brightening the prospects of young people across Asia

Inspiring global change, one Bright Idea at a time

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