On this site, you will be able to see the list of the 40 candidates who are contesting across 9 Executive positions and their main duties.
To learn more about each candidate, access their materials by clicking on the ‘About Me’ link under each candidate’s photograph. Where materials are N/A it is when the candidate did not submit materials on time or did not follow the guidelines provided.
Officially nominated National Youth Delegates (NYD) from the 54 Commonwealth countries are eligible to vote in the election. For more information about the designated representatives, please contact your country’s National Youth Council and/ Ministry in charge of Youth.
When elected, the 9 elected Executives will form the Executive Council of the CYC, which will be responsible for the CYC’s leadership, governance and strategic direction. Together with the NYD, the CYC will represent the 1.4 billion young people of the Commonwealth for the next two years and will be tasked to make the Commonwealth fairer and more sustainable.
*Note: All CYC roles and positions are unpaid, voluntary roles.
Get involved
- Join the conversation with the CYC Twitter feed / Facebook page
- Connect and stay updated with #CommonwealthYouth across social media platforms
- Witness the debates and hustings sessions on the CYC Facebook page
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