The Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAYE)-Southern Africa partnered with the Youth to Youth Empowerment Network and Invest in Youth Initiative to hold the “I am an Entrepreneur” event in Mzuzu, Malawi, on 16 January 2016. The aim of the conference was to provide knowledge to small and medium-scale business owners, as well as prospective entrepreneurs, about the legal process of …
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The internet has come to stay, writes Emmanuel Olutokun, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, but many areas of the world still face significant hurdles to access. He looks at some of the problems and solutions. In a rapid and fast-changing world, it is quite safe to say that there still remain portions of …
Volunteer work is highly valued in academic and career circles, writes Debra Grace Lim Jia-En, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Malaysia, who recently completed an extended volunteer experience. She writes that volunteer work benefits both the volunteer and the recipient. In recent years, the importance of volunteering has resurfaced in the media with vehemence. Volunteer …
NGOs have played a critical role in many countries, but Badru Walusansa, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, argues that it is time for partnerships that encourage accountability and development. Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in Uganda and elsewhere play a critical role in influencing socio-economic and political development. The year 1980 arguably marked the …
Building confidence between opposing parties is a crucial step in resolving conflict, writes Christine Shahbenderian, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nicosia in Cyprus, as she looks at two important examples that employed the strategy. Nelson Mandela once argued ‘if you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then …
Angelique Pouponneau, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Seychelles, recalls the career of former President Sir James Mancham, and argues that in spite of controversy and exile, he was an inspirational figure. It was unfortunate to learn that the words posted on Facebook were in fact correct, the first President of Seychelles had passed away. Sir …
Goal 5 of the SDGs addresses gender equality and empowerment, but Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, says parts of the Caribbean need greater understanding of gender discrimination and violence against women. A social media phenomenon is part of the response. Ronelle King and Allyson Benn of Barbados became annoyed by the continuous …
Sino-Singapore relations have been strained by tensions over the South China Sea dispute and the seizure of Singapore ships in Hong Kong. Ashley Tan Yu Yi, 16, a Correspondent from Singapore, looks at Singapore’s response to the political tensions. In the face of convoluted yet delicate quandaries, Singapore has continually maintained its adherence to international law and …
Controversy has engulfed the International Criminal Court, which since 2002 has been asked to prosecute genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. McPherlain Chungu, 21, a Correspondent from Zambia now studying in India, writes that protests and changing attitudes are challenging the ICC’s role in Africa, and raise question about alternatives to the court. …
Sisters Hasna Syed, 22, and Hana Syed, 20, Correspondents from Toronto, Canada were among students representing Canada at the United Nations Headquarters for the Annual Youth Assembly. The goal was to raise awareness of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and offer youth an opportunity to start campaigns and initiatives toward reaching those goals. This particular …
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