African children who grow up in other countries and cultures can face a dilemma writes Metolo Foyet, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon now living in Niger, who argues that some of these children may be losing their attachment to home, and falling in love with partners from other nations – much to the distress …
Nigerians are not the same at home and abroad, writes Alabidun Sarat, a 22 year old Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who contends that while her countrymen and women excel and display positive behaviours abroad, at home there are some norms and values that influence people’s behaviours negatively. She calls for a revamping of …
Tertiary education is important, writes Solo Matthewsella, a Correspondent from Suva, Fiji, who says despite its importance perhaps too much emphasis is placed on this path to youth development in the Pacific Islands. Meanwhile too little attention is given to exploring other development and employment pathways for the vast majority of young people in his …
Election Day in Bangladesh is just weeks away, and while many may be disillusioned with politics, Abdullah Al Hasan, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh argues that representational politics is still one of the most important ways to serve the people of any country. Before I add anyone as a friend on Facebook, I …
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A growing youth population poses both challenges and opportunities for Pakistan, writes Faisal Saleh Yaqub, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan, who argues that the Pakistani state must address some critical issues to ensure the youth bulge is positive for the country. According to Pakistan’s National Human Development Report 64% of Pakistan’s population …
Trinidad and Tobago’s oil refinery Petrotrin closed its operations just over a week ago, leaving thousands of workers out of a job. Aura Whittier, 18, a Correspondent from San Juan, Trinidad questions whether the decision to close the oil refinery is the right one. “Trinidad and Tobago, even though small in size, is a significant …
Young people in sixteen countries now have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges that hinder marginalized youths from reaching their full potential. Vibhu Sharma, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Delhi, India, is one of the young global board members of the initiative. She argues that young people …
A marriage or civil union is usually entered into by two people but Bernard Lim, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Singapore argues that it should be the right of citizens to enter marital arrangements of their choice, whether their unions are monogamous or not. Many people have taken for granted that monogamy should govern every …
As an international student in Malaya, Tahiya Islam, 23, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh shares how studying in a culturally diverse setting has taught her lessons she could not have learnt in a textbook. It is often said that culture shapes us to be more humane. Now, what does it mean by being more …
The sacrament of confession is one of the ways that Catholics exercise their faith to experience forgiveness of their sins and reconciliation to their church and God. But a debate has been raging about whether child abusers who confess to their priests should be reported to the police. Aïdêè Amba, 22, a Correspondent from Calabar …