UN ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event
The Commonwealth Youth Council, in Collaboration with the Government of Ghana and UNICEF Generation Unlimited, hosted an event on the sidelines of the ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York on making the Digital Boom Work for Young People. The side event brought together stakeholders to explore how young people can be unskilled to remain competitive […]
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
The African ECOSOC highlighted youth job creation and the realization of SDGs in Africa. The event was graced by His Excellency Yoweri Musveni, President of Uganda and further highlighted discussions on the Summit of the Future alongside science based inclusive evidence based solutions to increase the impact and scale of the implementation of the 2030 […]
Pan African Youth Leadership Workshop
The Commonwealth Youth Council’s Africa Regional Representative attended the Pan-African Youth Leadership Summit. At the summit she participated vigorously amongst many others becoming a panel member for a High-Level discussion on Quality Education for African Youth where I highlighted the urgent need for transformative education education as a means to empower and enlighten African youth […]
Youth-Led AI Workshops
In Commemoration of Commonwealth Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council mobilized 300 young people to lead various workshops in their communities, introducing young people to the Commonwealth AI Academy, a platform created by the Commonwealth to provide free access to certified AI courses to young people across the Commonwealth. Approximately 5000 young people were reached through […]
CYC Website Launch
The CYC now has a dedicated website, which was launched in March 2025 by the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, who was then the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. The website can be accessed via www.cycofficial.org. This is a new digital address for the CYC and will prove to be a critical hub in the CYC’s […]
International Women’s Day Celebration and Launch of Commonwealth Leadership Series
On March 8, 2025, in commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council, with the support of the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), organized the inaugural edition of the Commonwealth Leadership Series. The session included a fireside chat and a youth conversation panel featuring […]
Advocacy Skills-Building Workshops
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council’s Canada/ Europe Representative organized and delivered 3 skills-building workshop sessions focused on developing skills and tools needed in local and global advocacy. The workshop was provided to over 40 university-aged women from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in advocacy and policy development. As part […]
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
The Vice Chair – Partnerships & Resources was invited by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India, to serve as a Mentor and Evaluator for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. He guided youth delegates in crafting impactful presentations and policy pitches to be showcased before Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi […]
Celebrating 31st World Disability Day: CYC organises a Seminar and Cultural Programme on Amplifying the voices of Youth with Disabilities.
New Delhi, India – On the occasion of the 31st World Disability Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), under the auspices of Ms Farhana Bhat, Representative for Special Interest Groups, organised a Seminar and Cultural Programme at the iconic India Gate, New Delhi, under the theme: Amplifying the Leadership of Youth with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Meets CYC Chairperson to Discuss Youth Empowerment
The meeting provided a platform for discussing Joshua Opey’s ambitious 5-star plan for the over 1.5 Billion young people across the Commonwealth. Key areas of focus included education, skills, inclusive leadership and the role of young people in addressing global challenges such as climate change and digital transformation.