Commonwealth Youth Policy

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The Commonwealth Youth Policy is a strategic framework adopted by Commonwealth member states to guide and coordinate youth development, empowerment, and participation across the association.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Commonwealth policy document
intergovernmental policy instrument
strategic framework
youth policy framework
adoptedBy Commonwealth Heads of Government
aimsTo advance young people’s social, economic and political inclusion
coordinate youth development efforts across the Commonwealth
guide youth policy and programming in Commonwealth countries
promote meaningful youth participation in decision‑making
support national youth policies
alignedWith Commonwealth Charter
global development agendas
international human rights instruments
appliesTo Commonwealth member states
basedOn principles of gender equality
principles of human rights
principles of non‑discrimination
principles of social justice
covers civic engagement and participation
education and skills development
employment and entrepreneurship
environment and sustainable development
health and well‑being
peace and security issues affecting youth
developedBy Commonwealth Secretariat
developedWith Commonwealth member governments
civil society organisations
youth stakeholders
youth-led organisations
encourages evidence‑based youth policy making
intergenerational partnerships
focusesOn youth development
youth empowerment
youth mainstreaming
youth participation
youth rights
geographicScope Africa
Asia
Caribbean and Americas
Europe
Pacific
implementedThrough Commonwealth youth programmes
national youth policies and strategies
monitoredBy Commonwealth Secretariat
partOf Commonwealth Secretariat youth work
recognises diversity of youth experiences across the Commonwealth
young people as partners in development
supports capacity building for youth ministries
youth participation in governance
youth-led initiatives
targets marginalised and vulnerable youth
young women and men

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Commonwealth Youth Council policyInstrument Commonwealth Youth Policy
Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting policyInstrument Commonwealth Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment
linked to: Commonwealth Youth Policy
Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting policyInstrument Commonwealth Youth Policy Framework
linked to: Commonwealth Youth Policy