Aisha Anne Habiba, 28, a Correspondent from Mombasa in Kenya, uses the DRC as an example of the convincing evidence that conflict is a cause of poverty: a global situation that has become commonplace in contemporary society. In his book, The Bottom Billion, Oxford professor Paul Collier provides a detailed description of people living in deplorable conditions …
Child begging has almost become a culture thing in Northern Nigeria and is a normal feature in other states, writes Musa Temidayo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, who recently had a first-hand look at the lives of the children involved. Children between the ages of three to 15 roam the streets of Nigeria, sometimes in …
Examining the myths behind epilepsy takes on a personal meaning for Ashlee Burnett, 20, a Correspondent from Couva in Trinidad. We were introduced to each other when I was 16 years old. Before that, I heard it in a dance hall song, ““Hold mi like yuh really, really, really, really miss me Baby, yuh move …
A proposition for a third party on the national stage has introduced a new element in Nigerian politics and interesting time for the electorate, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria now studying in the USA. There is much ado in Nigeria over the electoral viability of a potential political platform that would …
The Brexit vote could usher in a new trade opportunity for the Commonwealth, writes Muhammed Badamasi, 22, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who calls for the issue to be discussed at this months’ CHOGM. In June 2016, Britain conducted a referendum where British citizens decided on the fate of Britain’s continued membership in the European …
A recent election gave Ariana Joseph, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Antigua and Barbuda, opportunity to reflect on the factors that can help build a strong and secure future. Recently, the nation of Antigua and Barbuda was called to action to determine which of the political parties would lead the twin island state for the …
On the final day of the 11th Commonwealth Youth Forum, the young people of the Commonwealth finalised their declaration, expressing their policy recommendations to Heads of Government and action plan for the Commonwealth Youth Council. Layne Robinson, Head of Social Policy Development at the Commonwealth Secretariat said that the young people spoke very clearly on …
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Volunteer work is a route to empowerment and skills development, writes Musa Temidayo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, who spoke to a number of youth doing unpaid but rewarding development work. This article examines the involvement of young people in voluntary work within various types of non-governmental organisations. Through my interactions with many other …
The Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network updates on the endorsement of the UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security by the Commonwealth Heads of Government. Heads of Government from 53 Commonwealth countries unanimously endorsed the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security in the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads …
The United Nations was founded after World War II as a replacement for the ineffective League of Nations. As Folmi Yohanna, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bauchi State in Nigeria states, its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, but its voice is not always united. The United Nations incorporates a Security Council, which is one …