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Dr Rajwanti Kumari
4 days ago2 min read
Women’s Education is Women’s Empowerment
I believe that women’s education is the foundation of empowerment. It is not just about the growth of an individual; it is the growth of...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Feb 51 min read
Statement on the passing of RCS Vice-President, His Highness the Aga Khan
His Highness the Aga Khan attends the 2020 Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration as Vice-President of the Royal Commonwealth Society....
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Jan 302 min read
Volunteer To Judge for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
I am writing to highlight an opportunity to volunteer as a judge for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC). The QCEC, which...
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William Bolton
Jan 243 min read
Robogals: Equity in Engineering
Imagine a world where everything—from the cars we drive to the buildings we live and work in—is designed by only half the population....
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Wongani Nyasulu
Jan 222 min read
Break The Cycle: End Child Marriage by Wongani Nyasulu (She/Her) Malawi – CYGEN Member.
“It’s easy to turn a blind eye to societal issues when they don’t directly affect you,” they say. I have never been able to relate to...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Dec 13, 20246 min read
Our Year in Review
As we reflect on the past year, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters, volunteers, and partners for their...
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Valerie Loloju
Dec 7, 20242 min read
A toolkit for YOUR sexual and gender-based violence advocacy by Valerie Loloju (She/Her) - Kenya – Campaign Lead
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a significant international campaign calling for an end to violence against...
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Dr Linda Yueh CBE
Nov 29, 20248 min read
The Royal Commonwealth Society is proud to be a part of St Mary’s University’s inaugural ‘International Relations and the Commonwealth of Nations Conference’ today!
Dr Linda Yueh CBE, Executive Chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society, had the honour of delivering the keynote address, shedding light on...
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Ogechi Vinaprisca Ikhuoria
Nov 25, 20244 min read
My Journey in Sexual and Reproductive Health by Ogechi Vinaprisca Ikhuoria (She/Her) - Nigeria – CYGEN Member.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a significant international campaign calling for an end to violence against...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Her Majesty The Queen hosts a reception for winners of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024
Today, Her Majesty The Queen, as Vice-Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society, hosted a reception for the winners and runners-up of The...
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Eman Borg
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Reflecting on Beijing+30: Youth at the Centre of Gender Equality
Eman Borg - (He/Him) - Malta - CYGEN Coordinator. Attending the Beijing+30 regional review meeting in Geneva from October 21–22 was a...
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Doris Tulifau
Nov 8, 20242 min read
How Brown Girl Woke is Driving CHOGM 2024’s Long-Term Impact on Pacific Youth Engagement
Doris Tulifau - (She/Her) Brown Girl Woke (BGW) is dedicated to translating the vision of CHOGM 2024 into lasting change by creating a...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Oct 26, 20242 min read
The Royal Commonwealth Society launches the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign in Samoa during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Today, the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), in partnership with the Commonwealth Games Federation, launched the RCS Commonwealth Clean...
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Kehinde Abereoje
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Resilience: The Heart of Gender Equality Advocacy
Kehinde Abereoje (She/Her) - CYGEN Member This blog is part of an in-depth series led by CYGEN and focused on the theme of resilience....
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Emmanuel Oluwasegun
Oct 4, 20243 min read
The Power of Resilience: My Journey to Making a Difference -
Emmanuel Oluwasegun (He/Him) - CYGEN Member This blog is part of an in-depth series led by CYGEN and focused on the theme of resilience....
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Kingsley Sintim
Oct 1, 20244 min read
Empowering Young Voices: Reflections from Write Around the World Workshop in Maun, Botswana
On a sunny afternoon in May, I received an unexpected email from the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) inviting me to participate in a...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Sep 30, 20244 min read
Meet the winners of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024!
With a record-breaking 34,939 entries from all Commonwealth regions, we are delighted to announce the winners and runners-up of The...
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Eman Borg
Sep 19, 20243 min read
"Building Resilience: Empowering the Hijra (Third Gender) Community in Bangladesh’’
Manisha Meem Nipun (She/Her/They/Ze) - CYGEN Member) This blog is part of an in-depth series led by CYGEN and focused on the theme of...
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Dinayen Emilien Bongdzeem
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Resilience in Numbers: Standing Together to End Workplace Sexual Harassment
Dinayen Emilien Bongdzeem - She/Her - CYGEN Member Running through the months of September and October, this series will explore various...
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André Charles Nzenze
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Promoting Sustainability through Podcasting
Growing up in Libreville, the vibrant capital of Gabon, I was surrounded by the bustling energy of a city with nearly 2.2 million...
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