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The search is on to find the Commonwealth young person of the year - apply by 12 Oct 2016
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, which recognise outstanding young...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 8, 2016


Youth climate advocacy toolkit launched for small island developing states
A new toolkit for youth advocates in small island developing states will help young people in the countries most affected by climate...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 8, 2016


Gender equality and the SDGs – what should the priorities be in the Commonwealth?
In 2015, the baton was exchanged between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal 5 of...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 5, 2016


Events aimed at raising awareness and action on the issue of nuclear disarmament
The world remains at the risk of nuclear weapons that are set on hair-triggers, writes Faheem Bin Tariq, a Commonwealth Correspondent...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 5, 2016
African leaders to harness the potential of agriculture in promoting economic growth
Over the last decade, stakeholders in Africa’s agricultural sector have laid the foundations for a renaissance in agriculture across the...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 5, 2016


Southern Africa Youth launch business alliance
For most youth-owned businesses in the Commonwealth Southern African community, access to finance, a united voice to seek support...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 5, 2016


Gender equality and the SDGs – what should the priorities be in the Commonwealth?
In 2015, the baton was exchanged between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal 5 of...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 5, 2016


“Believing in the power of youth leadership”
Each year, young leaders from across the world travel to various cities to attend The Global Changemakers Youth Summit, which is an...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 2, 2016
Do you have what it takes to be one of the next Queen’s Young Leaders?
The Search Is On for inspiring 18-29 year olds from across the Commonwealth who are working to improve the lives of others. If you are...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 1, 2016


Commonwealth Youth Programme newsletter
Dear colleagues, After a busy couple of months, it is a great pleasure to update you on our progress. It was encouraging to see...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 1, 2016


Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016
Nominations are now open for the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016, which will recognise youth workers who utilise sport and arts...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 29, 2016


Commonwealth Secretary-General wraps up Malaysia visit, promotes good governance
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland concluded her first official visit to Asia on Tuesday, as part of a global Commonwealth drive to...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 24, 2016


‘The public want to see results’ says Secretary-General to CAPAM conference
Members of the public have a right to demand better services and greater accountability from central and local government, delegates...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 24, 2016


New book by the Commonwealth offers the inside track on public sector reforms
New book by the Commonwealth offers the inside track on public sector reforms in more than a dozen countries. Drawing on the experiences...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 19, 2016


Commonwealth forum advances innovation and integrity in public service
If the world is to achieve ambitious goals to end poverty, reduce inequality and combat climate change, increased focus must be placed on...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 18, 2016


Commonwealth calls for collaboration on ‘detrimental’ declines in banking relationships
Passions ran high as money transfer businesses and smaller financial institutions met yesterday at the Commonwealth Secretariat to...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 14, 2016
The Queen inspires new hub for Commonwealth organisations
The atmosphere was full of comradery and optimism today as The Queen shook hands with athletes, young people, High Commissioners and...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 11, 2016
The Commonwealth What’s the point of it?
“THERE’S been an existential question mark over the Commonwealth for some time,” says a seasoned diplomat in its secretariat in London....

RCS Ottawa
Aug 11, 2016
Does Commonwealth Day matter?
Sandwiched between International Women’s Day (8 March) and St Patrick’s Day (17 March) is Commonwealth Day. Celebrated in 2016 on Monday...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 11, 2016
Commonwealth Oral Histories
The aim of this AHRC funded project is to produce a unique digital research resource on the oral history of the Commonwealth since 1965....

RCS Ottawa
Aug 11, 2016
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