Who are we?

The Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) is 1 of 14 Commonwealth Youth Led affiliated bodies operating under the auspicious of the Commonwealth Secretariat. CCYDN is the official disability thematic Commonwealth Youth network and the first to include children advocacy and inclusion.

CCYDN provides a platform for disabled youth to connect, share learning, develop leadership and advocacy skills and knowledge to influence on disability rights, inclusion UNCRC and UNCRPD implementation at national, regional and global levels. CCYDN represents a strong united voice of children and young people with disabilities from across the Commonwealth, increasing our collective representation and recognition in all our roles as key actors, leaders, and advocates for positive change necessary in achieving disability rights, equity and better inclusive futures for all.

The Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) is a disabled youth led network. Members include those who are part of Youth Disabled Persons Organisation (YDPO), Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO), Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (OPD), Non Governmental Organisation (NGO -whom support and empower disabled children and young people).

CCYDN Executive Committee Members are disabled youth representing YDPO’s, DPO’s, OPD’s and NGO’s