August 21 is International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. In this article Commonwealth Correspondent Adedoyin Ajayi pays tribute to survivors of terrorism. Terrorist attacks inflict grave hurt. Victims are remembered worldwide. An example is the annual 9/11 memorial dedicated to those who were killed in that unfortunate incident in the …
The Fighters – A Tribute to Survivors of Terrorism Read More »
by Chiara Hattotuwa Back in 2021, you may have been familiar with the sudden craze regarding AI generated art that flooded the feeds of almost every social media user. Images of brightly coloured amalgamations of oil pastel art were seemingly everywhere, and the incompetence of the AI programs at piecing together any form of comprehensible …
To what extent could AI Artists replace their human equivalents? Read More »
by Sameer Kumar Misra I had been working as a mechanical engineer in the metal recycling industry in Jaipur, India when I realized I had a different calling. Leaving the job was difficult. As Peter Thiel said: “I realized that quitting means just walking out of the six-foot door. Yet people’s aspirations and responsibility don’t …
by Chimaobi Omeye The Niger Republic coup d’état of 26th July came as a shock and an opportunity to reflect on the state of democracy in the West African region. Within a few years, Niger joined Burkina-Faso, Guinea, and Mali in ousting democratically elected sitting governments. Many believe this is a time to challenge the …
by Nafesha Richardson, Commonwealth Blue Charter Ocean Gender Outreach Assistant The ocean has long captivated humanity with its vastness and mysterious depths. It is not only a source of sustenance but also a driving force behind weather patterns and a habitat for countless species. As our understanding of the ocean deepens, so too does our …
BLOG: Why I’m championing gender equality in ocean action (+video) Read More »
A blog by Layne Robinson, Head of the Commonwealth Social Policy Division The atmosphere in Trinidad and Tobago was charged with anticipation and excitement when I landed to attend the Commonwealth Youth Games. As I stepped onto the Caribbean Island that had given birth to calypso and the steelpan, what immediately struck me was the …
How the Youth Games demonstrate the value of the Commonwealth Read More »
by Jada Chambers Cayman Island sisters and Beach Volleyball athletes Anjia and Brianna Delapenha have praised Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) Trinbago 2023 for giving athletes a “royal” experience. The Delapenha sisters, who are also Youth Ambassadors of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) are no strangers to the world of volleyball as they have traveled …
by Jada Chambers Australian Triathlete Jack Latham “couldn’t believe it” when he captured third place in the Triathlon at the Commonwealth Youth Games on his first attempt, just three years after he started playing the sport. Not many people can say that on their first outing at the Commonwealth Youth Games they were able to …
Australian Triathlete thrilled with podium finish at Youth Games Read More »
By Ian Xu Any survey of recent Canadian history will reveal that Canadian youth haven’t had much impact on politics and civil society compared with the rest of our demographic elsewhere. This really shouldn’t be the case – democracies like ours are literally built on citizen participation. Besides, unjust, consequential discourses and practices often take …
Canadian youth not maximising opportunities to be politically engaged Read More »
Twenty of those shortlisted will be selected as finalists, and the overall winners will attend the awards ceremony, which in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Programme, will this year be held in London on Thursday, 14 September 2023. Those shortlisted include social entrepreneurs, environmental champions, innovators, and human rights activists, from …
50 outstanding young leaders shortlisted for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards Read More »
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