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Youth forum opening ceremony heralds start of Commonwealth gathering

The 9th Commonwealth Youth Forum began today with a vibrant display of colour, music and song at its opening ceremony in Sri Lanka.

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Commonwealth Youth Forum opening ceremony: Commonwealth Secretary-General's speech

"In the fast-moving and closely-connected world of today the contribution of young people to national development and the values of our societies, and the development of the Commonwealth globally, is pivotal."

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Meet the candidates for the Commonwealth Youth Council Executive

The Commonwealth Youth Council is an autonomous youth-led body, which aims to further advance the youth development agenda and strengthen young people’s participation in the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth honours youth workers

Four youth workers from around the Commonwealth have received awards recognising their exceptional work to empower young people, as part of Youth Work Week.

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Youth, Education and the Commonwealth celebrated at Buckingham Palace

Young people from across the Commonwealth met HM Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, for a reception marking 40 years of the Commonwealth Youth Programme and the centenary of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

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Climate change activist wins pan-Commonwealth Youth Award

Regional and pan-Commonwealth winners receive £14,000 grant between them

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Commonwealth Youth Council seeks nominations for Executive

Nominees must be a member of a national youth council or a registered youth-led organisation and aged 15-27.

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2013 - Outcomes

15 November 2013 to 17 November 2013

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CHOGM 2013 Outcomes: “Growth with Equity; Inclusive Development”

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Commonwealth launches first Youth Development Index

The Commonwealth has launched the first index measuring the development and empowerment of young people in countries worldwide.

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Youth Development Index launch: Commonwealth Secretary-General's remarks

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

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Youth Development Index launch: opening remarks

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba

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Commonwealth to launch first youth development index

The first worldwide index measuring the development and empowerment of young people will be launched by The Commonwealth on 19 September.

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Commonwealth announces 2013 youth awards finalists

"Awards showcase the brilliance and the diversity of what young people are doing in The Commonwealth"

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‘Mwangabora’ or ‘Good Light’ shines a path towards education

Commonwealth Youth Award winner Evans Wadongo talks about how his award will help Kenya’s schoolchildren

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Commonwealth Essay Competition 2013

Over 2,000 entries win awards with top prizes going to New Zealand, Guernsey, Canada and Hong Kong

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Commonwealth Students' Association launches recruitment drive

"Student leaders have a unique and important role in shaping the future of education in the Commonwealth"

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Statement on International Youth Day

Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward

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Youth Work Week: Building Skills for Employability

Annual Youth Worker Awards will for the first time include a call for nominations from each Commonwealth country

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Youth Work Week: Building Skills for Employability

The Commonwealth will raise awareness of the valuable role youth work plays in empowering and supporting young people during Youth Work Week in November

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Commonwealth seeks young entrepreneurs in Asia

Challenge looks for youth-led businesses that promote social change in Commonwealth-Asia

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Commonwealth trains Pacific youth in human rights

Young people from four Commonwealth Pacific countries have completed a one week Training of Trainers’ course in human rights and democracy.

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Young people call for specific youth goal

"We have a bigger role to play in the post-2015 development agenda"

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Commonwealth partners with BBC, British Council on schools project

The Commonwealth Secretariat today marks the start of a new partnership with the BBC and the British Council on a project aimed at promoting dialogue among students and sharing educational resources with schools.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General's departure statement following St Kitts and Nevis visit

"The Commonwealth will continue to speak out internationally and to advocate on the interests of small island states" - Kamalesh Sharma

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Young people should be prioritised at the highest levels, ministers say

Major outcomes of the 8th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting include launch of the Commonwealth Youth Council and a proposal to reserve special seats in parliaments and other governance structures for young people

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