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Pan-Commonwealth Youth Caucus Statement on the political violence in Kenya
Released:  7 January 2008
As young members and future leaders of the Commonwealth, we are saddened by the surge of violence and destruction emanating from the hosting of Presidential elections in Kenya

Pan-Commonwealth Youth Caucus Statement on Benazir Bhutto's Assassination
Released:  3 January 2008
As young Commonwealth leaders and active members of society between the ages of 18 and 29, we are greatly saddened by the assassination of Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan on 27 December 2007

CYP Diploma in Youth Work Linked to Brunel University’s Youth and Community BA
Released:  2 January 2008
Ms Glenyss James, Programme Manager at the CYP Caribbean Centre, initiated a link between Brunel University and students in the region who wished to pursue further studies in youth work and were not able to do so through Universities in the region

Centre for former child soldiers officially opened by the Commonwealth Secretary-General
Released:  11 December 2007
On Saturday 17 November 2007 Project Hope: The Northern Uganda Youth Development Centre in the Gulu district was officially opened by the Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon

Young people engage Heads of States in the Kampala dialogue
Released:  7 December 2007
Youth forum delegates participated in a historic dialogue with Commonwealth Heads of States

Justin Missick, the RYC member for the Turks and Caicos speaks about his experience at CYF6
Released:  6 December 2007
After the successful completion of CYF6, it seemed only right to catch up with the youth delegates and get their thoughts and feelings about the forum and its potential impact on young people across the Commonwealth

Youth Forum Communiqué
Released:  28 November 2007
Youth delegates reaffirm their commitment to serve as partners in development in their closing recommendations

Commonwealth Youth Forum officially opens
Released:  15 November 2007
Ugandan President opens youth event

Elaine Howard talks to CYP about causes of conflict in the run up to CYF
Released:  24 October 2007
In the run up to CYF 6, CYP caught up with Elaine Howard the Regional Youth Caucus representative for Tonga

Youth CHOGM held at Marlborough House
Released:  22 October 2007
Young people from across the UK journey to participate at Youth CHOGM