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 82 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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Kehinde Abereoje
Oct 182 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 43 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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Eman Borg
Sep 193 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 23 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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Angellah Manda
Aug 52 min read
Building a Resilient CYGEN
Angellah Manda (She/Her) - Membership & Engagement - CYGEN Executive Committee As a Commonwealth Youth Network, the Commonwealth Youth...
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Eman Borg
Aug 11 min read
Become a member of CYGEN! Be part of the new Generation!
CYGEN is recruiting a new cohort of young leaders to join the Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN), which champions...
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Eman Borg
Jul 153 min read
Interview with Angellah Manda - Malawi - (She/Her) - Championing Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment - Executive Committee Member - Membership & Engagement.
This interview is held with Eman Borg (He/Him) - CYGEN Coordinator Eman Borg: Angellah, this is not your first role within CYGEN, and it...
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Eman Borg
Jul 153 min read
Interview with Stephen Phillip - Nigeria - (He/Him): Driving Change - Executive Committee Member - Research & Policy.
This interview is held with Eman Borg (He/Him) - CYGEN Coordinator Eman Borg: Stephen, Welcome to CYGEN Executive Committee, super glad...
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Eman Borg
Jul 62 min read
Interview with Warda Batool - Pakistan - (She/Her): A Passionate Advocate for Gender Equality - Executive Committee Member - Research & Policy.
This interview is held with Eman Borg (He/Him) - CYGEN Coordinator Eman Borg: It's great to meet you. Can you start by telling us a bit...
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Eman Borg
Jul 53 min read
Interview with Valerie Loloju - Kenya - (She/Her): A New Voice at CYGEN - Campaign Lead Executive Committee Member.
This interview is held with Eman Borg (He/Him) - CYGEN Coordinator. Eman Borg: Valerie, it's wonderful to have you part of the CYGEN...
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Eman Borg
Jul 33 min read
Interview with Dorine Tyr - Togo - (She/Her): A Fresh Perspective at CYGEN - Campaign Lead Executive Committee Member.
This interview is held with Eman Borg (He/Him) - CYGEN Coordinator Eman Borg: Dorine, Congratulations on joining the CYGEN leadership...
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Eman Borg
May 312 min read
Empowering Young Voices Tackling Gender Inequality and Teenage Pregnancy in Nigeria's Ondo State
As a public speaker, community organiser, youth leader, and gender equality expert, I've had the privilege of engaging with young people...
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Eman Borg
May 143 min read
Caribbean Youth Leading the Charge for Sustainable Development: Setting The Stage for the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum
On April 3rd and 4th, 2024, the virtual convergence of Caribbean youth marked a significant moment in our shared goal of confronting the...
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Eman Borg
Mar 62 min read
Unleashing the Power of Advocacy: My Journey with CYGEN
By Tushar Kanti Baidya (he/him) Hey there, fellow advocates! I'm Tushar Kanti Baidya, an LGBTIQ+ human rights activist hailing from the...
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Eman Borg
Feb 256 min read
From partying at Pride to changing the law – the journey towards advancingLGBTI+ rights in Mauritius
By Abdool Ridwan (Ryan) Firaas Ah Seek, President, Collectif Arc-en-Ciel My journey to becoming an LGBTI+ rights activist began in my...
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Eman Borg
Feb 182 min read
Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech: Empowering Women in Commonwealth Nations
By Dele Fayemi – CYGEN Member (He/Him) In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, the need for diversity and inclusivity has become more...
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Eman Borg
Feb 122 min read
Empowering Youth Voices for Gender Equality: Join CYGEN’s #REFORM Campaign
In a world grappling with persistent gender inequalities, young people have a pivotal role to play in shaping a more equitable future....
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Eman Borg
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Newsletter - November 2023 Our CYGEN
Breaking News: Mauritius Takes a Historic Step in LGBTQI+ Rights Dear CYGEN Youth, I am thrilled to bring you a groundbreaking update...
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