Forty-eight Young leaders have been announced as candidates for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) executive elections. These candidates were shortlisted from hundreds of nominations across the Commonwealth after a thorough review process. They will compete for 10 executive seats on the council. Online campaigning begins today, with candidates unveiling their manifestos, and will conclude …

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by Monica Islam I describe anomalies in the food and health industries as “a feat to defeat” because according to Forbes, the global food and beverage industry recorded over USD155 billion in profits in the year 2021-2022, despite a disruption in the global trade due to the war in Ukraine. Billionaires in this industry have …

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Please tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Jolaade Taiwo. I began my career as a pharmacist but transitioned into digital and communications management. This has allowed me to work extensively with charities and startups across Africa, the UK, and the US. One of my earliest roles in digital communications was with …

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A Short Bio of Yourself I am Izat Ullah, a 26-year-old from Pakistan and a passionate humanitarian and educationist. I hold a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar. As the Founder and Chairman of the Chiragh Educational Welfare Society (CEWS), I have led various initiatives that empower over 2.5 …

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by Metolo Foyet On the occasion of pride month, when time wore the colours of early June, an article by Monica Islam sparked a discussion about the evolving 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the controversies surrounding gender and sexuality in different cultural contexts. A notable incident occurred in Bangladesh, where references to the hijra community in grade 7 textbooks …

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by Pravena Jawahar, Ocean Youth Working Group, Vice-chairperson/Administration and Strategy Lead On the International Day of Biological Diversity, the Ocean Youth Working Group (OYWG) organised an insightful webinar titled “Biodiversity Conservation: Bridging Science and Action.” The event brought together experts, activists, and young leaders to discuss the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in marine biodiversity …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Nigeria has felt a new wind blowing since May 2023, a wind that blows with dryness and harshness; one that burns not just the skin of the common Nigerian man, but the pockets and even dreams of many young Nigerians. Democracy was restored in Nigeria in 1999 when a new constitution …

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