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Dr Rajwanti Kumari
Feb 172 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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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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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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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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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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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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Angellah Manda
Aug 5, 20242 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 1, 20241 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 15, 20243 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 15, 20243 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 6, 20242 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 5, 20243 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 3, 20243 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 31, 20242 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 14, 20243 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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