by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa I love boys in the same way I love my younger brother. In the way that makes me pause when I see little boys roaming the streets barefoot, laughing loudly despite looking like life has already introduced them to suffering far too early. I love boys enough to wonder what their …
by Katerina Panagi With the parliamentary elections coming up on the 24th of May 2026, I find myself asking a question that many young people across the island seem to share: do we still believe politics can genuinely improve our lives? Elections in Cyprus have always been quite similar. The political parties throw accusations back …
At 31, Jonathan Andrews has already accumulated a résumé that would seem ambitious for someone twice his age: entertainment lawyer at a leading City firm, disability rights advocate across the Commonwealth, Britain-wide neurodiversity campaigner, councillor, Deputy Mayor and now the youngest-ever Mayor of Bromley. Yet Andrews’ rise has not been defined by spectacle or political …
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by Imran Bacchus As the world progresses into the future, one of the most significant changes is the evolution of demographics within the global community. While the “youth” is traditionally defined as individuals aged between 15 and 35, it is the demographic group that contributes the most to the innovations and development of the contemporary …
by G Sai Prashanth Imagine scrolling through posts of celebrities and influencers who look “perfect”. This is not imagination for most young Indians. This was the opening hook that I wrote for my first feature piece three years back. Somewhere between sculpting Goddess Parvati’s statue and a Snapchat filter, India lost the identity of beauty. …
by Filipe Costa I recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the ECOSOC Youth Forum at the United Nations. Each year, the forum brings together youth delegates, civil society representatives, Member States, and UN officials to discuss youth contributions to sustainable development. The discussions and side events showcased a wide range of ideas and …
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I come from Nathuwakhan, a small village with simple living where my journey started in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district, a Himalayan state in India. I come from a farming family. Farmers struggle with limited resources, especially water for the fields and access to good fertilizer. There are no healthcare and education facilities here, so people often …
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by Ruhamah Ifere Every March, the world pauses to celebrate women. Social media fills with affirmations, organizations host events, and global leaders reiterate commitments to gender equality. But beyond the noise and symbolism, a critical question lingers: What did we actually do with Women’s Month 2026? This year’s International Women’s Day 2026 was themed “Rights. …
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by Bodh Maathura You read the title right, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) have moved at a molasses-like pace toward 2030. The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2026 states that, with “the current trajectory, the region will miss 103 of the 117 measurable targets. Existing data show that the region is on track …
Applications are now open for young leaders to join the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) for a two-year term, from June 2026 to June 2028. The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm (GMT) on Monday, 11th May 2026. This year, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on …