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Training, employment, economic opportunities and inclusion of the most vulnerable must be among the top priorities for the Commonwealth's Youth Mainstreaming Training Programme.

Young people in countries across the Commonwealth will raise a “Flag of Peace” to celebrate and mark Commonwealth Day on March 13, 2023. The initiative is supported by the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Queen's Commonwealth Trust, the Royal Commonwealth Society and Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster.

Students collecting their Commonwealth Diploma in Youth Development Work have praised the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

The Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with global digital skills provider Simplilearn, today releases over 2,000 free e-learning courses to young learners in the Caribbean, giving them access to crucial digital economy skills.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General and the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) have launched a global competition to inspire, empower and reward young people taking action on oceans.

Commonwealth countries must work together to build education systems that are resilient enough to withstand future pandemics and other shocks.

Representatives for the more than a billion under-30s in the Commonwealth have called on leaders at the start of COP27 in Egypt to end youth tokenism and pledge more finance and support for youth-led climate solutions.

On 31 October 2022, the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted a delegation of 25 start-up entrepreneurs from India, for a half-day knowledge sharing session at Marlborough House in London.

CYC chair Kim Allen, who comes from the Papua New Guinea, urges talented youths 'not to hesitate' to apply to the Commonwealth Youth Awards.

Blog by the Commonwealth Youth Health Network (CYHN)

With 60% of the Commonwealth’s combined population under the age of 30, the Commonwealth sees young people aged 15 to 29 as assets to a country’s development who should be empowered to realise their potential.

Two inspiring young Sports Ministers, who were previously Commonwealth Youth Network (CYC) representatives, met with Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC while at the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (10CSMM) last month.

Op-ed by Kim Allen, Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Council

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards, which recognise exceptional young people from across the Commonwealth, has been extended until the 31st October.

Grassroots organisations invited to join ‘Million Acts of Kindness’ project in honour of the Commonwealth and Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Blog by Dainalyn Swaby, Ocean Youth Outreach Assistant

Young people from across the Commonwealth were invited to discuss policy issues at The People’s Global Summit on Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind last Thursday.

Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have demonstrated their commitment to tackling the endemic challenges facing children and young people.

Young peace-builders to take part in workshops empowering them to act as role models in resisting extremist narratives.

Young people and Heads of Government meet face-to-face for crucial conversation on youth-led sustainable development

Commonwealth forms Alliance with global youth organisations on skills building for young people.

On June 21, the halls of the Intare Conference Arena were filled with celebration and dancing as delegates at the 12th Commonwealth Youth Forum wrapped-up months of hard work and negotiations at a closing ceremony.