layne robinson

People are not an afterthought in development — they must be the starting point. Today I’m soft-launching People-Centred Strategies, my new platform for leadership, social policy, and people-first solutions. Website now live: 👉 laynerobinson.org More coming soon.

Happy #IndependenceDay Antigua and Barbuda! The 2026 #Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will be held in Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 Learn more about Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth 👉: ow.ly/uMWO50Xl8XP #CHOGM2026 @ABMinistryFA | @ABHCUK

SAVE THE DATE! 🇲🇾 The 5th Global Youth Work Conference 2025 is coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Join 250+ youth workers, practitioners & leaders from 11+ countries under the theme: “Youth Work in a Changing World: Sustaining Local Wisdom for Global Connectivity.”

High Commissioner @IruthishamAdam attended the 13th Commonwealth Youth Forum where young leaders will formulate policy recommendations related to the prominent themes of #CHOGM2024 to present at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Beautiful #CHOGM2024 theme song “Save it Share it” amplifies Samoa’s and Pacific’s call to protect nature, especially the ocean, which is essential to the region’s survival and wellbeing twitter.com/thembakalua/st…

Let’s recap on Day 1 of the first-ever #CommonwealthYouth Forum hosted by a small-island Pacific nation, #Samoa. - Nearly 1000 delegates gathered for the joint opening of the 2-day event. - We celebrated achievements from the last #CHOGM2024 which resulted in the #yearofyouth!

What an inspiring start to #CHOGM2024 in Apia with the powerful voices of children and the arrival of the Torch of Change! Proud we started #CHOGM with a strong focus on women and youth - their voices will be at the heart of Commonwealth leaders' discussions this week.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (#CHOGM2024) was a momentous event, making history by welcoming children aged 4 to 14 as official delegates for the very first time! Learn more: bit.ly/3UrxMjD

The Commonwealth Youth Council has shortlisted 47 young leaders to compete for ten seats in this year’s CYC executive elections. @CYCtimetotalk is the official voice of young people in the #Commonwealth. Learn more about the 2024 candidates 👉: bit.ly/3MxBa8n

This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrated 10 years of the #Commonwealth Youth Council! 🎉 Youth leaders gathered for a dynamic panel discussion on the vital role of young people in activism and addressing global challenges. Learn more 👉🏾: bit.ly/3ytkDix #IYD2024

This #InternationalYouthDay, We are excited to launch the Commonwealth Virtual Museum! A hybrid digital exhibition space that showcases youth innovations & promotes digital learning curated by #CommonwealthYouth Join us on #YouthLive now : facebook.com/share/VJ4TsviT…

We are Live! The Commonwealth in association with Peace One Day presents Youth Live 2024. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The 11th #Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will convene later this month on the margins of @Paris2024. #11CSMM will advance Commonwealth consensus on key sports policy and focus on practical actions to build inclusive and resilient societies through sport. Learn more ⬇️

The Asia region boasts 1.5 million #Commonwealthyouth voices strong! A Commonwealth Asia Regional Youth Platform has been established this week at the Asia Regional Youth Leadership Summit to foster regional advocacy, engagement, and cross-cultural learning. #YearofYouth

Did you know: 🙋🏽‍♀️ 1.5 billion young people live in #Commonwealth countries 🎉 2024 is the #YearOfYouth 🌍 @ComSecYouth has supported young people for more than 50 years Discover more 👇

🏀 Thrilled to play netball after nearly 40 years with girls in Apia, Samoa. I’m so energised by their talent, vibrancy and tenacity. I wish them good luck with their competition next week. #YearOfYouth @SamoaGovt @ComSecYouth 🇼🇸

8th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Sports and technology is changing drastically across the globe. As Commonwealth Nations, it’s our duty to inform ourselves and discuss the dimensions of these challenges to sport. Watch leading tech experts and sporting representatives at the 8th Commonwealth Debate (1/2)

Join us today for the first session of an interactive webinar series on Unleashing the Youth Potential in Agriculture and nurturing Agripreneurs for Sustainable Finance. 🕐 : 3 PM - 5 PM (GMT) Register here: bit.ly/3Ph3KNe #YearOfYouth

Register your team for the Commonwealth Universities’ Debating Championship #CUCD2024 as we explore various topics and engage in dynamic debates, exchange perspectives, and advocate for impactful change. @TheCudc | @The_ACU Register below 👇