At the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, Maya Kirti Nanan, Founder of the Autism Siblings and Friends Network (ASFN), was chosen as the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year for 2023. She received the award from His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, …
by Sarmad Shahbaz Senior officials and young leaders from around the Commonwealth convened today to lay the foundation for the historic Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Summit, which kicks off tomorrow, September 12. Held in London at the Commonwealth Head Quarters, the meeting brought together officials working in youth departments in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, …
by Chiara Hattotuwa In recent years, Britain has witnessed a notable increase in far-right views, marking a concerning shift in its political landscape. This surge in extremist ideologies has ignited intense debates about the root causes and potential consequences of this phenomenon. From the proliferation of nationalist sentiments to the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric, the …
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by Sameer Misra Laba Naik, a determined and resilient tribal youth hailing from Kachalekha Village in Kalahandi district, Odisha, India, has emerged as a shining example of hope and inspiration. Born in one of the most underdeveloped districts in Western Odisha, which is a state in India, Laba’s journey from hardship to empowerment has been …
by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman The recent coup d’état in the Niger Republic has raised concerns about stability and unity in the region, particularly in relation to its neighboring country, Nigeria. Historically regarded as brothers in their shared African heritage, the current political turmoil threatens to strain this bond and even spark division and conflict. However, …
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by Sameer Misra In a truly remarkable achievement that has captured the attention of the Commonwealth and the world, India has etched its name in history by becoming the first country to successfully land a spacecraft near the moon’s enigmatic south pole. The awe-inspiring event unfolded on August 23, 2023, as India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved …
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by Chimaobi Omeye The book, ‘Has the West Lost It? A Provocation’ by Kishore Mahbubani first brought my attention to the possible dwindling power of the West and maybe the rising power of the Eastern bloc under the leadership of the Moscow and Beijing governments. The Sino-Russian partnership’s major objective is to break the power, …
by Sukanya Podder, King’s College London, and Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts, The Commonwealth Secretariat This International Youth Day, stakeholders around the world focused on strengthening Green Skills for Youth. This is a critical area for investment given the very real climate crisis facing young people. The climate crisis has encouraged intergenerational conversations, solidarity and commitment between generations, …
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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 …
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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 …
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