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International Development Researcher|Governance Facilitator - supporting (young) people to make positive change.

Joined January 2013
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โณ 100 days to #CHOGM2026! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฌ This November leaders from across our 56 member countries will meet in Antigua and Barbuda to shape the Commonwealth's future and agree collective action on shared priorities. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch our explainer to find out more. ๐Ÿ”— TheCommonwealth.org/CHOGM
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18 years of professional sprinting!! Thank you, Shelly!!๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Olympic Games ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2008 Beijing โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2012 London โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2020 Tokyo โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2012 London โ€“ 200m ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2012 London โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2016 Rio de Janeiro โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2020 Tokyo โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅ‰ Bronze โ€“ 2016 Rio de Janeiro โ€“ 100m World Athletics Championships ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2009 Berlin โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2009 Berlin โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2013 Moscow โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2013 Moscow โ€“ 200m ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2013 Moscow โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2015 Beijing โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2015 Beijing โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2019 Doha โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2019 Doha โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2022 Eugene โ€“ 100m ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2007 Osaka โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2011 Daegu โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2022 Eugene โ€“ 200m ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2022 Eugene โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅˆ Silver โ€“ 2023 Budapest โ€“ 4 ร— 100m relay ๐Ÿฅ‰ Bronze โ€“ 2023 Budapest โ€“ 100m World Athletics Indoor Championships ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold โ€“ 2014 Sopot โ€“ 60m
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New partnership alert! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ B2S Group is proud to team up with the Jamaican Basketball Association (JaBA) to help elevate the game! #B2SGroup #JaBA #JamaicanBasketball #SportsBusiness #Partnership
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๐ŸŒBuilding peaceful, equitable, and inclusive societies starts with youth-driven innovation! ๐Ÿ’กThis year, we launched the Commonwealth Virtual Museum, celebrating 50 years of impact on #youthdevelopment in collaboration with @DiversityMuseum . Learn more: bit.ly/4ggRwz6
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๐ŸŒŠ The Apia #Commonwealth Ocean Declaration is a bold commitment by 56 member countries to protect our oceans from climate impacts, pollution and overexploitation. ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Hear what this historic agreement means for Commonwealth small island leaders ๐Ÿ”— Read more: bit.ly/3OeF6Mb
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The @cyctimetotalk electoral board has announced the provisional results of the 2024 executive elections, where 48 candidates vied for ten seats in a competitive race. Introducing the executive committee representing #CommonwealthYouth Learn more here: bit.ly/3Y1mOE1
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On #InternationalYouthDay2024 , the Commonwealth Youth Council came together to celebrate a decade of impact! We had an inspiring lineup of speakers during the opening ceremony including @NahjaeNunes, @ygetinvolved and @tp_gilbert ! @cyctimetotalk
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"I commend @commonwealthsec for keeping young people at the centre of their work and for the commitment to generate updated data." - @felipepaullier @UNYouthAffairs Find out how the Youth Development Index 2023 meets the needs and aspirations of young people ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Join us tomorrow for a high-level discussion on the connection between sports, diplomacy and disability. Register now ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Wa3H9S @WomenDiplomacy | @ABHCUK
๐Ÿ“ฃ Join the Commonwealth Secretariat, @WomenDiplomacy and @ABHCUK tomorrow for a high-level discussion on the connection between sports, diplomacy and disability. Outcomes from the event will shape the #CSMM discussion on using sport to promote equality and inclusion across the #Commonwealth. Register now ๐Ÿ‘‰: bit.ly/3Wa3H9S
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The new @adidasfootball x @jff_football kits celebrate Jamaica's rich culture and it's natural environment. Featuring the doctor bird and the lignum vitae. Love it!! #Jamaica #adidas #JFF โ€“ at Elsene, Belgiรซ
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Today we celebrate #BiodiversityDay! ๐ŸŒฑ Nearly a third of the world's megadiverse countries are members of the #Commonwealth: ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฌ and ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. Discover how we help member countries protect the environment and use their natural resources sustainably ๐Ÿ‘‰: bit.ly/3dVea5j
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"As I assume my mandate, let me assure you that I'm entering this role in listening mode. I'm personally committed to providing safe spaces to inclusively engage with all youth. Letโ€™s get to work." Check out Assistant Secretary-General @FelipePaullier's inauguralย messageย ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ“ฃ On 30 November, the #Commonwealth Secretariat will host its first side event at #COP28 on harnessing #AI to tackle climate change and empower youth for a more sustainable future. ๐Ÿ”— Follow #CommonwealthForClimate for updates and see all events ๐Ÿ‘‰: TheCommonwealth.org/COP28
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On day two of #KIW2023, officials and ministers met for a roundtable discussion on accelerating innovation across the #Commonwealth. The discussion was led by #Kenyaโ€™s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports & the Arts, @AbabuNamwamba, and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, @PScotlandCSG. Read more โžก๏ธ: bit.ly/3N5ZOO1
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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Calling all Innovators in the #Commonwealth! Is your idea advancing one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs)? Apply now for the Commonwealth Secretary General's Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Due Date : 15th October 2023 #YearOfYouth

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We are excited to launch the #IPYP Inception Report at the African Resilience Forum (#ARF23) together with @DagHammarskjold , @UNICEF and other stakeholders from the Global Coalition on Youth Peace and Security Financing Taskforce. #YearOfYouth | #Youth4Peace

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In celebration of #SafeSportDay, join us alongside members of #TeamSafeSport as we discuss safeguarding in sports; keeping every child, everywhere, safe in sport. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 8 August, 11am BST Tune in to watch our live-streamed panel discussion here ๐Ÿ‘‡ #YearOfYouth #CommonwealthYouth

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Literal tears in our eyes as we post this! ๐Ÿฅน The Reggae Girlz will advance to the Round of 16! HISTORY IS BEING MADE RIGHT IN FRONT OUR EYES โœจ๐Ÿ’ซ . #ReggaeGirlz #FIFAWomensWorldCup #FIFAWWC #JAMBRA #BeyondGreatness #JFF_Football
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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Advancing to the #FIFAWWC Round of 16 for the first time in history! โœจ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ . #ReggaeGirlz #FIFAWomensWorldCup #FIFAWWC #JAMBRA #BeyondGreatness #JFF_Football
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The Jamaica #ReggaeGirlz showed up and showed out with a historic WIN for the Jamaica! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› FINAL SCORE: JAM ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ 1 - 0 ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ PAN #TeamJamaica #GuhHaadAndDone #FIFAWWC
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