Our March 2018 session has ended! See you all next year!
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.
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.
This 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?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright
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Credit: African Leadership Magazine
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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
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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. |
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Photos courtesy of RCS Ottawa
More Information
Credit: Elena Elisseeva / Shutterstock
LocationThe Landing, Memorial University St. John's campus.
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Theme 2018
Food Security.
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DateMarch 10th and 11th 2018
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