by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja Each September, Sickle Cell Awareness Month invites people across the globe to reflect on a disease that, despite affecting millions, is often vastly overlooked and under-researched. As someone who grew up with family members and friends who are Sickle Cell “Warriors,” I believe it is not only important to raise awareness about …
by Faith Elisaria, Asst. Lead – Policy and Advocacy , CYCN. “Peace is born of unity. Unity is born of a shared purpose. We cannot talk of peace if people are hungry, unemployed, divided by ignorance, or denied their dignity. True peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice, equality, …
COP 30: International Day of Peace: Youth, Climate Action and A Shared Future Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo About six years ago, I thought I was going to lose my friend. It was during the rainy season and we didn’t see the gutter she had stepped into. She slipped, got fully covered and had to be dragged out. It was scary to watch someone you love fight for her life, …
The Government Next Door: Why Grassroots Democracy Still Lives in the Shadows Read More »
by Ruhamah Ifere International Youth Day is one of my favourite commemorations as a young changemaker, not just for the celebrations, but for the stories. The stories of young people who have risen above odds, who have faced challenges head-on, and who have prevailed. These stories fuel my belief that youth potential is not a …
Youth Evolve: Turning Restless Energy into Resilient Progress Read More »
by Imran Bacchus Young people play a crucial role not just in our societies but in the crafting of policies and frameworks that can better the lives of our nations and peoples. Many times their ideas and thoughts do not get aired by the right channels and their voices often disappear in rooms where they …
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi Seven fifty-five in the evening and the sun hasn’t set. A mix of conversations in a foreign tongue drift up the street to my window; the surest sign that I am away from home. In my comfort zone, the sun smiled at 6 am and set by 7 pm like clockwork. …
The September Effect: Daring to Disobey the Script Read More »
by Viranga Wijayasinghe, Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance Advocacy Fellow Sri Lanka had a peculiar way of treating ambition. It downgraded mine from ‘plans’ to dreams, from ‘conviction’ to motivation, and from the podium to a blurb in the brochure. I was allowed to exist, not in the conversation, but to fight against someone’s idea of …
LCOY Sri Lanka 2025: Redefining What It Means to Be Heard Read More »
The Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 executive elections, which concluded at 12:00 pm BST on 12 September 2025. This year’s elections saw strong participation from youth delegates across Commonwealth member states. The newly elected executive will serve a three-year term from 2025 to 2028, leading efforts to …
The Commonwealth Students Association Announces New Executive for 2025-2028 Read More »
Donald J. Trump President United States of America Dear Mr. President, I write with deep concern regarding the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. This devastating incident reflects the harsh reality of our times where lives are cut short due to political and religious differences, and where violence continues to undermine the sanctity of human life. …
by Chiara Hattotuwa As a country made up of 69 million people and a population density of 279 people per square kilometre, it is unsurprising that the populace may well come with an additional factor of diversity in both culture and thought. Indeed, in 2023 the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported that …