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Caribbean Youth Leading the Charge for Sustainable Development: Setting The Stage for the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum
On April 3rd and 4th, 2024, the virtual convergence of Caribbean youth marked a significant moment in our shared goal of confronting the...

Eman Borg
May 14, 2024


His Majesty The King announced as Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society
The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is deeply honoured to announce His Majesty The King, Head of the Commonwealth, as Patron of the...

Elizabeth van der Valk
May 4, 2024


Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration 2024, 11 March 2024
Last week on 11 March 2024, the Royal Commonwealth Society welcomed Her Majesty The Queen, HRH The Prince of Wales, TRH The Duke and...

William Bolton
Mar 21, 2024


Launch of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 – ‘Our Common Wealth’
We are delighted to announce that The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is now open for submissions. The theme for this year’s...

Elizabeth van der Valk
Mar 15, 2024


Celebrating our Commonwealth aiga
On Monday, 11 March, we celebrate Commonwealth Day, which promotes the shared values and links of our Commonwealth aiga or family. This...

Dr Linda Yueh CBE
Mar 9, 2024


International Women's Day 2024
International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. The day...

Elizabeth van der Valk
Mar 8, 2024


Unleashing the Power of Advocacy: My Journey with CYGEN
By Tushar Kanti Baidya (he/him) Hey there, fellow advocates! I'm Tushar Kanti Baidya, an LGBTIQ+ human rights activist hailing from the...

Eman Borg
Mar 6, 2024


From partying at Pride to changing the law – the journey towards advancingLGBTI+ rights in Mauritius
By Abdool Ridwan (Ryan) Firaas Ah Seek, President, Collectif Arc-en-Ciel My journey to becoming an LGBTI+ rights activist began in my...

Eman Borg
Feb 25, 2024


Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech: Empowering Women in Commonwealth Nations
By Dele Fayemi – CYGEN Member (He/Him) In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, the need for diversity and inclusivity has become more...

Eman Borg
Feb 18, 2024


Empowering Youth Voices for Gender Equality: Join CYGEN’s #REFORM Campaign
In a world grappling with persistent gender inequalities, young people have a pivotal role to play in shaping a more equitable future....

Eman Borg
Feb 12, 2024


Te Tiriti ō Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi in Modern day New Zealand and the Commonwealth
On 6 February 1840, chiefs of the indigenous Māori tribes of Aotearoa (New Zealand) gathered in a small coastal town called Waitangi to...

Mereaira Jones
Feb 6, 2024


Empowering Youth Voices for Gender Equality: Join CYGEN’s #REFORM Campaign.
By Eman Borg (he/him) - Coordinator: Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Network. In a world grappling with persistent gender...

Eman Borg
Jan 29, 2024


Australia Day 2024 and the Commonwealth
Australia currently celebrates Australia Day on 26 January. I say currently advisedly. The day recalls 26 January 1788 when the First...

Matthew Neuhaus
Jan 25, 2024


Our Year in Review
2023 has been an extraordinary year for the Society and the Commonwealth. With the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The...

Dr Linda Yueh CBE
Dec 14, 2023


QCEC Winners' Week 2023
In November, Shreeya, Siddhi, Kong and Mitali, the winners of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023, were invited to London for...

Elizabeth van der Valk
Dec 14, 2023


CYGEN’s Thriving Momentum in 2023: A Year of Growth, Engagement, and Advocacy
By Eman Borg (He/Him), Coordinator, Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network. In 2023, the Commonwealth Youth Gender and Equality...

Eman Borg
Dec 14, 2023


Newsletter - November 2023 Our CYGEN
Breaking News: Mauritius Takes a Historic Step in LGBTQI+ Rights Dear CYGEN Youth, I am thrilled to bring you a groundbreaking update...

Eman Borg
Dec 7, 2023


Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth
What do Mr. Simon Mhlanga from South Africa, Lt Adnan Saidi from Singapore, Mrs Molly Lamb from Canada, Major Maurice Agius from Malta...

Timothy Thompson
Nov 11, 2023


QCEC 2022 Junior Winner Madeleine Wood reflects on her winning entry
1. What are your memories of entering The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition? I began preparation in May of 2022. I spent many...

Madeleine Wood
Nov 6, 2023


Danielle Edwards writes about Dominica on its 45th anniversary
Memoirs of Charitable work in the Nature Isle by Danielle Edwards Gallagher, Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society. Black...

Danielle Edwards
Nov 4, 2023
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