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The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is the largest and most diverse youth-led organization in the world. It is the recognized voice of more than 1.2 billion young people in the commonwealth. It was established by the Heads of Governments in the commonwealth inline with the Commonwealth Charter. It is an exciting inclusive initiative that seeks to communicate, engage and advocate for youth led participation. The CYC is an independent entity responsible for youth representation in the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Youth Council is as a youth-led organisation which aims to further advance the youth development agenda; and to ensure a relevant, vibrant, effective, and prosperous Commonwealth in the 21st century and beyond. The primary objectives of the Council are: a) To contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Commonwealth; b) To mainstream young people into the work of the Commonwealth at all levels; c) To centre for mobilise the voices and actions of young people in the advancement of youth across the Commonwealth d) To advocate for governments meaningfully engage young people in its representation internationally e) To be a centre for information on youth work and development f) To partner with the Commonwealth Secretariat and other Commonwealth organisations with a focus on youth development o0n behalf of young people.