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Palace of Westminster, London, United Kingdom.

A Brief Description

CHOGM on the rock is a forum for youth aged 15-24 where delegates will represent a Commonwealth Country and simulate The Commonwealths decision making forum - a Model Commonwealth head of Governments Meeting (CHOGM). Participants will have the opportunity to make backroom deals, discuss at the table with all other nations, connect with representatives, learn, experience, and grow.

The Commonwealth is a mechanism for change in the world, and youth are not just its future, but it's present. Change the world.

Last Years Theme: Food Security

By 2050 the global population is predicted to be nearly 10 billion, while today 1/9 people worldwide are malnourished. Dealing with the challenges of today and the future will require innovation in agriculture, fisheries, transport, crop development, water management, and a host of other fields. Only through a global approach can this issue truly be tackled.

https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2017/02/08/UAE-officially-names-food-security-as-a-national-issue

Credit: African Leadership Magazine

In partnership with the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada. Special thanks to the Royal Commonwealth Society Ottawa Branch for usage of materials from their National Student Commonwealth Forum program.

CHOGM on the Rock

What is The Commonwealth?

The Commonwealth is an international organization of 52 equal member states whose goal is to improve the lives of its citizens. It is a diverse organization that focus’s on equality, promotion of good governance, economic development, justice, democracy and human rights. Unlike other international organizations, The Commonwealth gives every nation equal say in decision making, basing its decisions off of consensus.

Find out more about The Commonwealth on The Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada’s website here.

What Is CHOGM?

A Commonwealth Head of Governments Meeting, or CHOGM, is The Commonwealth’s ultimate policy and decision making forum. The President or Prime Minister of every Commonwealth nation meets to discuss current and contentious issues. They seek to resolve problems and better the lives of citizens of The Commonwealth, using consensus to reach their decisions. Past meetings have focused on gender equity and youth, climate change and the environment, and special conventions on issues such as apartheid in South Africa.

Click here to learn more about CHOGM, The Commonwealth, and CHOGM on the Rock!