Mirrors reflect the surface image, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, but a valuable life reflects a deeper attitude. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who possesses the most genuine attitude of them all? Everyday billions of people all over the world embrace or reject the imagery in their mirror. A mirror is meant …
The debate about climate change is over, writes Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 17, a Correspondent from Warri in Nigeria, who challenges Nigeria to break its dependency on oil and take the lead in renewable energy. “The argument is over. Anyone that doesn’t believe that climate change is happening doesn’t believe in science.” – Leonardo DiCaprio (Actor, Activist, U.N. …
Affordable housing is a policy issue, writes Mary Adeyi, 23, a Correspondent in London, UK, but one that can affect the demographics of a city and opportunity for the marginalised. The management of the city and how it is developed continues to be influenced by the relative few. I would like to explore how property use …
Achaleke Christian Leke, now 26, a Youth Peace Ambassador from Cameroon, was named the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2016, held in London in March. Commonwealth Correspondent Michael Gyekye, 23, from Ghana, conducted a written interview with the recipient of the prestigious honour. Michael: …
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Ms Arianne Kassman and Mr Emmanuel Sanyi On 11 May, the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted the Tackling Corruption Together conference, which brought together civil society, business and government leaders to set out their commitments to end impunity, prevent corruption, empower victims and support activists. The summit was organised in partnership with Transparency International, Thomson Reuters, Omidyar Network, …
“If you are still saying young people are the leaders of tomorrow; you are just not getting it.” Angelique Pouponneau, Vice-Chairperson for Inclusion and Engagement in the Commonwealth Youth Council, opened the youth breakfast meeting at the Fourth Global Biennial meeting on Small States in Seychelles. She welcomed Mr Deodat Maharaj, Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth; …
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There is no debate about climate change, writes Shannay Williams, 18, a Correspondent from St. Thomas in Jamaica, who argues that unless care it taken, even more dire consequences are in store. It has occurred to me that something is wrong. This is a ‘not-so-new’ epiphany to environmental activists, but it has struck me since …
We need not compete, we must collaborate, was the ethos of the panel discussion that took place following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) and the Pan-African Youth Union (PYU). The panel discussion was moderated by Mr Lawrence Muli from the Commonwealth Secretariat and panellists included: Ms Angelique …
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Applications have now closed! Do you have a passion for climate change issues? Are you interested in joining a network of like-minded young people who are dedicating to leading change? Join the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN)! The CYCN aims to build the capacity of young people in their endeavours to address climate change and …
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The SDGs established last fall set an ambitious agenda, but Bradley Douglas, 27, a Correspondent from St. Vincent, says the small island state is already pressing ahead to achieve the goals and mitigate climate change impact. As a Caribbean nation and categorised within the bracket of Small Island Developing States, amidst the varying limitations, we …