CYGEN Executive Committee

CYGEN is a youth-led network overseen by a fairly elected Executive Committee of six members. Each executive holds a thematic portfolio representing one of CYGEN's focus areas and the Coordinator is responsible for administering, coordinating and representing the network.

Olaoluwa (Ola) Abagun Coordinator	Pertulla Enzigha Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Lead
Saro Imran Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics Rights Lead	Nafesha Richardson Youth Transitions in Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship Lead
Precious Ozemoya Gender and Governance Lead	Firhaana Bulbulia Child and Early Forced Marriage Lead

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Royal Commonwealth Society Antigua-Barbuda Branch launches

On 31st May 2021, the Antigua and Barbuda Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society was launched at Government house in St John's. Find out more about the launch and their upcoming activities.
Become a Friend

To become an inaugural Friend of the Society and to set-up your monthly donation of £250 please select the amount then choose ‘Set up a regular payment’ where you will be given the option to nominate a preferred payment day. If you are a UK taxpayer, please also tick the Gift Aid box and your monthly donations will be increased by 25% at no extra cost to you!
Become a Friend

We invite you to become an inaugural Friend of the Royal Commonwealth Society, to help us to continue to improve lives and prospects across the Commonwealth
RCS Nigeria Branch promotes the QCEC 2021 in a Public Presentation ceremony.

On Thursday, 10 June 2021 the Royal Commonwealth Society Nigeria Branch organised a public presentation of 2021 edition of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 at Banquet Hall, Government House, Ilorin Kwara State Nigeria to encourage students to participate and enter the 2021 competition.

Gender Matters Training Course

In Colombo, 29 young gender champions from 13 countries across the Commonwealth Asia-Pacific region came together for a week-long experiential workshop designed to equip them with the skills, knowledge and practices to become advocacy leaders.
#Reform53 - Together for Legal Equality

Send a message to Commonwealth leaders that the time for reform is now. Paint your palm with the equality symbol and share your selfie using #Reform53.
Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network

The Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN) is a youth-led and focused network which actively promotes and supports the meaningful inclusion of youth voices on gender equality issues.