There is no better force for participation in the exercises of democracy in today’s societies than young people. Around the world, young people are taking on leadership roles by raising their voices, provoking change and transforming politics, and in the manner in which they exercise their rights in their democracies.
Mental health issues account for 45 per cent of the disease burden for 10 to 24-year-olds worldwide, but only 2 per cent of health budgets globally are devoted to mental health care
In every corner of Nigeria, a silent siege is taking place. It’s not the kind of siege that makes headlines or sparks protests. Instead, it’s a quieter, more insidious force—one that begins at birth and often lasts a lifetime.
by Lilian Efobi Just as a sperm needs an egg to form a foetus, so should women be involved in the peacebuilding process. In various wars, crises, and violent conflicts, women are killed, sexually abused, forced to assume fatherly roles, or even forced to accept weapons in defence of their children and communities. Today, women …
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In the ongoing effort to bridge cultural divides and promote peace in Cyprus, a group of passionate young peacebuilders — Katerina Panagi, Paris Zingis, Margarita Georgiadi, Evie Theocharous and Stylianos Hadjiforados—has come together to launch Harmony by the Shore: Youth Beach Tennis for Peace. Funded by the Commonwealth Year of Youth 2023/24 and supported by …
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The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is pleased to announce the provisional results of the 2024 executive elections, which concluded at 12pm BST on 18th September 2024. The election saw robust participation from youth delegates across Commonwealth member states, and the executive will serve for the 2024-2026 term. The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is the official …
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Samara Ali Problem, awareness, realization, then transformation – this is the economics lifecycle that emerging and developed markets have experienced for decades. Let’s address these four stages and the resulting quest for solution. Developed economies such as the United States continue to assess the impact of falling interest rates and driving data through artificial intelligence, …
Some are saying that Bangladesh will now become the next Pakistan, a country mired by entrenched religious and ethnic tensions. But I refuse to believe that. This politics, which divides people on the basis of man-made constructs such as religion and nationality, is not appealing to the youths of today, the Millennials and the Gen Z who are mostly global citizens.
The Commonwealth Correspondents Network has launched the Commonwealth Youth Voices, a podcast to provide youth with an additional platform to share their perspectives on issues of concern.
The passing of Honourable Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi is a profound loss for Uganda, the Commonwealth, and young people around the world. As the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Children and Youth Affairs), and Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce during the critical COVID-19 years, Sarah Mateke’s legacy will be remembered …
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