#YearOfYouth – Commonwealth Youth Code of Practice (CYCoP)

Commonwealth Youth Code of Practice: Working with Youth Networks and Youth Representatives Download the PDF version here Preface Youth in the Commonwealth: In the Commonwealth, “young people” or “youth” refers to individuals who are under the age of 30. Over 60% of the Commonwealth’s total population of 2.5 billion, residing across its 56 member countries,…

#YearOfYouth – Survey on Young People with Disabilities Participation, Representation and Leadership in Disability Rights Advocacy and Public Decision Making

This survey is part of a research project for the Year of Youth 2023 to 2024 being carried out by the Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network, Include Me TOO, the Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities and the Commonwealth Secretariat. We want to hear from young people with disabilities about your personal experiences…

Call for Applications for CCYDN Executive Committee 2023-2025

Join the Executive Committee Member of the COMMONWEALTH CHILDREN AND YOUTH DISABILITY NETWORK (CCYDN) a Commonwealth Youth Network (CYN) Extended Deadline: 11.59pm (GMT) on Friday 20th January 2023. Only successful shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to take part in online interviews taking place on week commencing Monday 31st January 2023, For enquiries or…

#YearOfYouth – 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting London September 2023

10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting London September 2023 CCYDN At The 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting Article written by Devika Malik – Asia Representative – Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network / Co-Founder – Wheeling Happiness Foundation The 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting took place at Marlborough House, London from 11th – 15th September 2023,…

Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network Vice CO Chair (Youth) – Three Expression of Interest Received

Nomination Statement: Sarah Mwikali My name is Sarah Mwikali, Cofounder and Director of Programs at Gifted Community Centre-GCC, an award winning organization that works to promote disability inclusion, social and economic independence of youth with disabilities and their families in the informal settlements and colleges of Kenya. I have served in CCYDN’s executive committee as…

Include Me TOO pays tribute to Lucy Watts MBE

(Written by –  Parmi Dheensa – Include Me TOO Executive Director) This post has been difficult to write as last Thursday I received a message from a wonderful mother Kate sharing the overwhelming sad news of her incredible daughter Lucy Watts who had passed away. I alongside so many who had the privilege meeting Lucy,…

Global Charter #YearOfYouth

Global Disability Children and Young People’s Charter (GDCYPC) #YearOfYouth On The World Day of Social Justice the revised Global Disability Children and Young People’s Charter (GDCYPC) #YearOfYouth Campaign has been launched a Call for Action making the Year of the Youth. The World Day of Social Justice is based on the four principles of social…

Join the CCYDN

Become a member of CCYDN (Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network) By joining CCYDN you can: Be involved with current and future CCYDN projects and initiatives. Have the opportunity to share your achievements, your experiences, events and opportunities through CCYDN network. Connect with other disabled young people to network, share ideas, experiences, views, have your…