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layout__region--content"> <div class="border-1 border content-block--content-block block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcontent-block custom-content-block"> <div class="content-block--body clearfix"> <h3>Together we are stronger</h3> <p>Through the lens of personal triumphs and community solidarity, we explore how individuals and groups have overcome adversity, adapted to changing environments, and forged paths of hope and progress. Each story is a testament to the strength and perseverance that define the Commonwealth’s identity.</p> <p>This series not only highlights the challenges faced but also celebrates the unwavering support and collaborative efforts that drive positive change. Join us as we delve into these inspiring stories, where resilience is not just a word, but a way of life.</p> <p>New inspiring stories are on the way. Check back soon to read them here.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bg-1 bg section-full-width"> <div class="layout layout--onecol-section layout--onecol-section--100 container grid"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="content-block--_0-50 block block-layout-builder block-inline-block50-50 custom-content-block content-block--50-50"> <div class="content-block--50-50--wrapper"> <div class="content-block--50-50--image"> <img alt="Eunice Shapange Girl looking at speaker" src="https://production-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-10/eunice-shapange_1.png?VersionId=Wl0EJ2GR5Buj5.zkeMnMPbpQaGXQXO.U"> </div> <div class="content-block--50-50--body"> <h3>A call on leaders to address “survival” for vulnerable states</h3> <p>"The Kunene region, where most of our Indigenous Peoples live, they depend on nature for survival. They lose their animals and their source of food. Drought relief is temporary." </p> <p><a class="link-arrow" href="https://thecommonwealth.org/stories-of-resilience/young-climate-justice-campaigner-calls-leaders-address-survival-vulnerable-states" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section-full-width"> <div class="section-padding-bottom-0 section-padding-top-0 section-padding-0 layout layout--onecol-section layout--onecol-section--100 container grid"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="content-block--_0-50 block block-layout-builder block-inline-block50-50 custom-content-block content-block--50-50"> <div class="content-block--50-50--wrapper"> <div class="content-block--50-50--image"> <img alt="Robert, left, with Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria, who led the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) in The Gambia’s 2021 elections " src="https://production-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-10/the-gambia-cog-2021-image-1.jpg?VersionId=vt3gaChsx_jm.d6.GI4vMOlkgSFIVSRs"> </div> <div class="content-block--50-50--body"> <h3>Veteran observer pioneers Commonwealth election progress</h3> <p>If one person embodies the spirit of the Commonwealth’s election observation journey, it is Robert Mbirizi Phiri. Over three decades, in seven Africa countries he has succeeded in advancing democratic values, and electoral stability for millions of people.</p> <p><a class="link-arrow" href="https://thecommonwealth.org/stories-of-resilience/veteran-observer-pioneers-commonwealth-election-progress">Read more</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bg-1 bg section-full-width"> <div class="section-padding-bottom-0 section-padding-top-0 section-padding-0 layout layout--onecol-section layout--onecol-section--100 container grid"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="content-block--_0-50 block block-layout-builder block-inline-block50-50 custom-content-block content-block--50-50"> <div class="content-block--50-50--wrapper"> <div class="content-block--50-50--image"> <img alt="Viwemi Chavula in cut out sign reading democracy thrives when women thrive" src="https://production-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-10/viwemi-chavula-in-cut-out-sign-reading-democracy-thrives-when-women-thrive_1.jpg?VersionId=tR_hXTM_ZdPQccmKV9YAlHMTZoAznjV8"> </div> <div class="content-block--50-50--body"> <h3>Democracy thrives when women thrive</h3> <p>Viwemi Chavula's efforts have been recognised for encouraging male religious and political leaders to increase women's access and inclusivity.</p> <p><a class="link-arrow" href="https://thecommonwealth.org/stories-of-resilience/democracy-thrives-when-women-thrive">Read more</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section-full-width"> <div class="section-padding-bottom-0 section-padding-top-0 section-padding-0 layout layout--onecol-section layout--onecol-section--100 container grid"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="content-block--_0-50 block block-layout-builder block-inline-block50-50 custom-content-block content-block--50-50"> <div class="content-block--50-50--wrapper"> <div class="content-block--50-50--image"> <img alt="four young people talking in a group " src="https://production-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-10/youth-climate-negotiators.jpg?VersionId=YAyXwzVPTGTXjX1MFLAarzMWmjI_m8KG"> </div> <div class="content-block--50-50--body"> <h3>Young climate negotiators trained for increased and meaningful participation</h3> <p>As inheritors of tomorrow, young voices are now prepared to take a lead, ensuring their perspectives drive change across generations. 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