On April 3rd and 4th, 2024, the virtual convergence of Caribbean youth marked a significant moment in our shared goal of confronting the...

By Tushar Kanti Baidya (he/him) Hey there, fellow advocates! I'm Tushar Kanti Baidya, an LGBTIQ+ human rights activist hailing from the...

By Abdool Ridwan (Ryan) Firaas Ah Seek, President, Collectif Arc-en-Ciel My journey to becoming an LGBTI+ rights activist began in my...

By Dele Fayemi – CYGEN Member (He/Him) In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, the need for diversity and inclusivity has become more...

In a world grappling with persistent gender inequalities, young people have a pivotal role to play in shaping a more equitable future....

Breaking News: Mauritius Takes a Historic Step in LGBTQI+ Rights Dear CYGEN Youth, I am thrilled to bring you a groundbreaking update...

Leading up to the International Women’s Day 2023, I had the wonderful opportunity to catch up with three amazing women: Associate Fellows...

The Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN) is a youth-led network that actively promotes and supports the meaningful...

(Photo: The Honourable Agnes Nkusa Nkhoma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Member of Parliament (Mchinji South Constituency) This...

The world of work continues to be affected by the evolving dynamics of the pandemic, which continues to widen disparities among young...

The physical and digital worlds are increasingly intertwined when it comes to safety. Prejudices that manifest online can lead to...

Sports has been endorsed as an innovative tool of social and sustainable development by the United Nations (UN, 2015; STĂNESCU et al.,...

Forced marriage does not just affect individuals. Its consequences are widespread, spanning local, national and international levels....

Eudora Nwangwu, CYGEN Lead for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics Rights evaluates the health...

By Taofeekat Adigun The Commonwealth Youth Gender and Equality Network (CYGEN) is a network of young experts advocating for gender...

Article by: Christine Ghati Alfons I am the founder of Safe Engage Foundation, an organisation working with youths as the change agents...

As the RCS Working Group Lead for Equality in Europe I believe that we should recognise the contributions and achievements of women*...

On International Women's Day 2022 members of the Commonwealth Youth Gender and Equality Network joined Chair of the Royal Commonwealth...