Call for Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Network (CYGEN)

Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Network (CYGEN)

The Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Network (CYGEN) is a youth-led network which actively promotes and supports the meaningful inclusion of youth voices on gender equality issues in local, national, regional, Commonwealth and international agendas. The CYGEN seeks to improve the position of young people and advocate for increased meaningful youth engagement and participation in existing structures, processes and governance. As a Network, CYGEN facilitates opportunities for young people to voice their concerns on gender equality issues that not only affect them but that impact the variety of communities in which they live. Furthermore, CYGEN is supported by The Royal Commonwealth Society, which serves as the secretariat of the Network.

Objectives of CYGEN 

The objectives of Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Networks is to

• Ensure the representation of the youth voices (from the commonwealth, and beyond) in national, regional, Commonwealth, and international agendas and forums on gender equality issues.
• Advocate for the development and implementation of policies that promote the well being of all young people.
• Provide a space for young people living in the Commonwealth to share information and experiences related to gender equality.
• Conduct research by youth, on youth issues from a gender equality perspective.
• Provide technical advice on how to integrate youth voices into the development of programs.
  Engage with existing networks, advocacy efforts, and campaigns to increase the visibility of youth perspectives.

Eligibilities 

The candidates must have the following features and qualifications in order to be eligible for membership

• Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country and should be between the ages of 18 and 29 by 30th June 2020
• Must have a proven and verifiable track record of working on gender issues (academic and/or professional).
• Similarly, should have a genuine commitment to combating gender inequality
• Identify strongly with Commonwealth values and the values of CYGEN as expressed in the Gender Agenda. (You can find more information here).

Candidates can fill out this application form to be a member.