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,…
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#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,…
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…
Children & Young People with Disabilities Human Rights and their Roles as Advocates/Changemakers within the Disability and Youth Movements
Side event at the 14th session of the Conference of State Parties to the CRPD Friday 18th June 2021 8.30am to 9.45am (New York) 1.30pm to 2.45pm (London) 3.30pm to 4.45pm (Nairobi) 6.00pm to 7.15pm (Delhi) Join the Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) who will be showcasing the vital role and contributions of…
Training Workshop – COVID-19 Hospital Communication Passport
The COVID-19 Hospital Communication Passport has been developed to support efforts for a disability inclusive COVID-19 response to the health and medical needs of children, young people and adults with disabilities. Who can attend: This workshop is for organisations and young people with disabilities who want to use the resource to improve healthcare access…
Young People with Disabilities IDEAS Capacity Building Programme
The Inclusion, Disability, Equality, Action and Support Capacity Building Programme will support young people with disabilities to increase and build their skills and confidence as Disability Rights Representatives, Changemakers and Advocates. Sharing ideas and creating solutions for A Better Future! Masterclass 1 The role of digital platforms and tech for better inclusion and accessibility Wednesday…
I Am Able II Antigua and Barbuda 2019
This week we celebrated International Persons with Disabilities Day and the theme The Future is Accessible by supporting partners in the delivery of the the I Am Able II conference in Antigua and Barbuda. The conference had delegation from Saint Lucia, Saint Vincents and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Jamaica, Dominica, Grenada and Barbados….