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Blackson Olaseni Bayewumi
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Nigeria Growth and Trade Summit with the Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum
The Country Director of RCS Nigeria, Blackson Olaseni Bayewumi attended the Summit of the Nigeria Governors' Wives Forum in Partnership...
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Evgenia Chamilou
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Working for a sustainable and peaceful future on the 63rd Independence Day of Cyprus
Cyprus, a picturesque island nestled in the Eastern Mediterranean marks a significant day in its history - Independence Day. A less known...
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William Bolton
Sep 28, 20236 min read
Education in Botswana on its 57th Anniversary
In honour of Independence Day in Botswana, Pelinah Gorata Pinaemang and Phatsimo Mosimangape, Associate Fellows of the Royal Commonwalth...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Sep 18, 20235 min read
Regional Coordinators appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of five new thematically focused Regional Coordinators who we look forward to working with...
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Eman Borg
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Commonwealth: an open space for youth
Eman Borg, the newly appointed Coordinator of the Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN) from Malta outlines his experience...
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Hari Om Dahiya
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Empowering Youth for Sustainable Development
Hari Om Dahiya, President and Youth Chairman of the Commonwealth Students Welfare Group of India and Founder & President of the...
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Raisa Gulati
Jun 26, 20233 min read
QCEC 2021 Junior Runner-up from India shares her experience of Winners Week and receiving her award
"Pussy cat, Pussy cat, Where have you been? I've been to London to look at the Queen. Pussy cat, Pussy cat, What did you do there? Oh! I...
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Aditi Nair
Jun 23, 20232 min read
QCEC 2021 Junior Winner Aditi Nair shares her experience of Winners Week
(Aditi receiving her award from Her Majesty The Queen (then Duchess of Cornwall) during an Award Ceremony at St James's Palace in 2021)...
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Amaal Fawzi
Jun 2, 20234 min read
Amaal Fawzi, Senior runner-up of the QCEC 2022, shares her experience of entering the competition
What’s your favourite book and why? My favourite book has to be ‘The Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak. I’ve read it four times and it only...
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Brianna Fruean
May 31, 20233 min read
Commonwealth Year of Youth: Brianna’s message to the Commonwealth
At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022, leaders declared 2023 as a year dedicated to youth-led action for...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
May 8, 20231 min read
'Woven Legacy': A poem to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
A poem to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla by winners of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition: Amaal...
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Sawooly Li
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Sawooly Li, Senior Winner of the QCEC 2022 shares her experience of entering the competition
To mark World Creativity Day 2023, Sawooly Li, Senior Winner of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022 shares her experience of...
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Hannah Nazri
Mar 8, 20235 min read
International Women's Day
Leading up to the International Women’s Day 2023, I had the wonderful opportunity to catch up with three amazing women: Associate Fellows...
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Anna Byakika
Feb 14, 20234 min read
Commonwealth Youth Exchange Participants convene in Malta
On Wednesday 11th January, I travelled with five other participants from across the UK, passionate about social action, to Tas Sliema,...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Associate Fellows attend annual Franklin Lecture at Mansion House
On the evening of Thursday, 9 February 2023, four Associate Fellows of the Royal Commonwealth Society were invited by Master Educator,...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Oct 2, 20223 min read
Meet The Winners Of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world's oldest international schools' writing contest, established by the...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Sep 8, 20224 min read
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society
8 September 2022 The Royal Commonwealth Society is immensely saddened to learn of the passing of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Join our next Commonwealth Youth Exchange: Malta & the UK 2022-2023!
Are you an inspiring young leader who is passionate about creating positive changes in your local community? In partnership with Clarion...
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Elizabeth van der Valk
Aug 1, 20222 min read
CYGEN: Open Call for Applications!
The Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN) is a youth-led network that actively promotes and supports the meaningful...
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Christina Dymiotis
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Tsemberi Fashion Project
Tsemberi Fashion Project is the first fashion sustainability project in Cyprus, with a strong focus on Cypriot heritage. The project is...
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