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Finalists for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards announced

Their work with, and on behalf of, young people is truly outstanding and deserves to be lauded” – Katherine Ellis, Director, Youth Division

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Youth Work Week 2014

3 November 2014 to 9 November 2014

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Youth Work Week, marked from 3 to 9 November 2014, is a celebration of the achievements of youth workers and young people.

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2015 Commonwealth theme announced

‘A Young Commonwealth’ has been chosen as the theme for Commonwealth Day 2015, which takes place on 9 March.

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Why a youth goal in the post-2015 agenda?

The Organisation of African Youth and partners recently convened for a High Level Youth Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Development Goals from 19th-21st August 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Blog: SIDS 2014 conference in Samoa

Leaders gathered in Samoa from 1-4 September at the United Nations' International Conference on Small Island Developing States, to help build durable partnerships and secure sustainable development for vulnerable coastal nations.

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Nominations closing soon for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014

Nominations closing soon (30th August) for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014

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Commonwealth hosts diaspora leadership summit

The Commonwealth in partnership with Elevation Networks, a youth employment charity, brought together student leaders for the first Diaspora Leadership Summit, in partnership with Elevation Networks, a youth employment charity

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The Commonwealth at SIDS 2014

28 August 2014 to 4 September 2014

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Supporting small island developing states to build resilience and prosper.

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£5 million raised for children of the Commonwealth

More than £5 million was raised for children of the Commonwealth thanks to a new partnership between UNICEF, Glasgow 2014 and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).

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Commonwealth statement for International Youth Day 2014

The theme for International Youth Day ‘Youth and Mental Health’ presents a welcome opportunity for us to consider a subject which is still taboo in too many Commonwealth countries -- Deodat Maharaj, Deputy Secretary-General

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Call for entries for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014

Recognising the exceptional contribution of youth workers throughout the Commonwealth

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Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting Communiqué

Sports Ministers and senior officials from Commonwealth nations issued a communiqué following their meeting in Glasgow

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Natasha Senanayake wins music competition

To mark the Commonwealth Games 2014 opening in Glasgow this week, the Commonwealth Youth Orchestra & Choir has held the first ever Commonwealth Music Competition

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Commonwealth Games Opening Statement by Kamalesh Sharma

Glasgow 2014 is a showcase for friendship, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

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Sports Ministers to meet in Glasgow on eve of Commonwealth Games

53 governments gather to promote development, peace and integrity in sport

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Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting 2014

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Commonwealth sports ministers will focus on the important contribution of sport and physical activity to development efforts in member countries.

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Commonwealth Moot Court Competition winners announced

Three law students from Kenya, Uganda and Zambia have been crowned joint winners of the first ever Commonwealth Moot Court Competition.

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Commentary: We need a data revolution to better understand youth unemployment

Youth unemployment will remain in the shadows unless we address patchy and ambiguous data, writes Commonwealth Youth Affairs Director Katherine Ellis in an opinion piece for The Guardian.

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A step closer to agreeing global youth development indicators

A coalition of international experts and youth leaders moved a step closer to defining comprehensive indicators for youth development during a data symposium at the Commonwealth’s headquarters last week

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Expert group meeting on youth indicators

19 June 2014 to 20 June 2014

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Experts and young people from around the world gathered for an international symposium on youth development data at the Commonwealth's headquarters

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World Press Freedom Day message

World Press Freedom Day is a day to recognise the essential contribution of journalists and journalism to national and international efforts to achieve peace, democracy and diversity.

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Yes to Youth Goal: panel debate

8 May 2014 to 8 May 2014

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Should there be a standalone Youth Goal in the post-2015 development framework? Join the debate on 8 May

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New destinations for Commonwealth Scholarships revealed

Students from Commonwealth countries can now pursue postgraduate study in a new range of destinations thanks to scholarships announced this week under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.

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Commonwealth supports regional youth development facility in Zambia

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba received Zambia’s Minister of Youth and Sport Chishimba Kambwili at the Commonwealth’s headquarters in Marlborough House this week. They discussed the ongoing renewal of the Commonwealth Youth Programme.

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Commonwealth hits the right notes with musical collaboration

Musicians from across the Commonwealth have been united by the work of The Commonwealth Resounds!, a charitable organisation which helps young Commonwealth musicians develop their skills and collaborate across cultures.

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