Commonwealth Youth Council 2024-2026 Executive Elections: (Deadline 23 August, 2024)

Nominations are now open for young leaders to be nominated for executive positions for the 2024-2026 Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC). Established in 2013, with the endorsement of the Commonwealth Heads of Government, the CYC represents more than 1.5 billion young people from the 56 Commonwealth member countries. The council coordinates the work of national youth-led bodies at national and regional levels, advises government officials, implements projects and works on impactful policies that aim to transform lives, empower communities, and shape the future.

The CYC executive also plays a critical role in advising the stakeholders, including the Secretariat, who deliver the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP). They benefit from training opportunities, attend international events and contribute to development initiatives. The 2024 CYC elections are particularly significant, as the new cohort of leaders will help to define the youth development priorities in the Commonwealth after the culmination of the Year of Youth in October this year.

The following positions are currently open:

• Regional Representative – Caribbean
• Regional Representative – Europe & Canada
• Regional Representative – Pacific

Eligibility

To be considered, candidates should be nominated by a national youth council or a youth-led organisation, and you must:

• be at least 15 years old at nomination, and be under 30 years for the entire term of office (October 2024 – October 2026);
• have a minimum of three years of experience as a national and/or regional/international youth leader;
• demonstrate advocacy experience; and
• be a national of a Commonwealth country (you do not need to be resident in that country).

Application

Before completing your nomination form, read the following:

• CYC Candidates Election Guide 2024
• Commonwealth Youth Council Constitution
• Commonwealth Youth Forum 2024 Proposed Theme

Click here to nominate

For more information, visit Commonwealth Youth Council.