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. Read more

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. Read more

#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. Read more

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. Read more

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The Commonwealth: Towards Kigali 2021

With the delay to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda until 2021, the UK’s Commonwealth Chair-in-Office period has been extended. On 10 September 2020 we convened Lord Ahmad, the Lord Mayor of the City of London and Patricia Ithau to discuss what will be on the trade and investment agenda for the UK, and the Commonwealth more broadly, during this period and how Covid has affected the Commonwealth. Read the report and watch the webinar to learn more.

Not too young to make a difference

Hannah is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Kalsom Movement, a Malaysian student-led education charity. Find out how Hannah's experience in The Kalsom Movement convinced her that you are never to young to make a difference.

Build Our Youth for the Future

Elisha Azeemah Bano is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society from Fiji. She was presented with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award in 2015 for using the arts to make young people more aware of issues that affect their communities, through an organisation she created called ACT IT. Elisha describes how youth are part of the solution whether this be on climate action, peace-building or coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors.

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

An opportunity for young Commonwealth citizens to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences on key global issues.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Encourages Entries To The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition has been gathering English language entries of aspiring young writers' thoughts on key issues of the day since 1883. With children across the Commonwealth out of school, we are delighted to share a message from our Vice-Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, inspiring children and young people to enter The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020.

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Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors.

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The Commonwealth Service

Held in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Service is the world's premier, inter-faith, public event to celebrate the Commonwealth of Nations. Find out how to attend.

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Useful resources for teachers, parents and entrants interested in the QCEC. We have created promotional materials and supporting resources to provide all the information needed to enter the QCEC.

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The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. We champion the importance of literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment and connected communities across the Commonwealth’s 54 member nations.