by Katerina Panagi The geographic fate of Cyprus has always been its most potent double-edged sword. Situated at the maritime crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia, the island has historically functioned as a vital meeting point for trade and diplomacy. However, as the Middle East tensions of early 2026 reach a boiling point, this proximity …
The Strategic Dilemma of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean Read More »
The Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) proudly participated in the 5th Global Youth Work Conference, held from November 17–19, 2025 at the International Youth Centre (IYC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference—convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat together with the Commonwealth Alliance of Youth Workers Associations (CAYWA) and Universiti Putra Malaysia—brought together youth leaders, policymakers, and …
CYPAN celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Conference in Malaysia Read More »
by Katerina Panagi The turn of the new year marked a historic milestone for the Republic of Cyprus as it assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time since its accession (Cyprus in the EU). Under the evocative motto, “An Autonomous Union, Open to the World,” Cyprus is …
Small Island, Big Vision: Cyprus Takes the Helm of the EU Read More »
Makaila Duncan If you have never heard about ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees, these are apparently programmes of study that are not marketable. I was warned early on to avoid these like a plague because they are a waste of money. I believe it is safe to say that a law degree would never fall under this …
We can’t stand by and watch Trump destroy International Law Read More »
Greenland’s future belongs to Greenlanders, not to outside powers, not to strategic fantasies, and not to the loudest military voice in the room. Recent threats to “acquire” Greenland are a stress test for the rules-based order the Commonwealth claims to stand for, and the Arctic is where that test is now unfolding. by Justin R. …
by: Hadia Khan As the 16 DaysofActivism campaign against gender-based violence comes to an end, we must go UNMUTED. We are at a critical juncture where decades of hard-won progress in gender justice are threatened by a new, rapidly intensifying frontier of abuse: digital violence. This form of harm is spreading at an alarming speed, …
UNMUTED: Confronting Digital Violence and the Gaps in Gender Justice Read More »
by Ruhamah Ifere Across the world, “cold cases” represent a haunting reminder of unfinished justice. A cold case is a serious criminal investigation; often rape, murder, or a missing person that remains unsolved for years due to weak leads or insufficient evidence. Though inactive, such cases can be reopened when new breakthroughs emerge, especially through …
by Lilian Efobi When bullets stormed through the farms of the middle belt in Nigeria, it wasn’t just homes that burned. Lives were uprooted, villages emptied, communities displaced and Christian farmers became refugees in their own country. What happens when the state fails in her duty to protect its citizens? In some parts of North-Central …
Faith in the Crossfire: How Church Networks Are Saving Displaced Nigerians Read More »
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to support promoting the use of sport as a tool for achieving development objectives in the Commonwealth? The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to recruit someone to support the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace (CYSDP), which is a platform for young people to advocate and engage on CYSDP with …
Call for Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Coordinator Read More »
by Justin R. Langan The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, first held in 2021, takes place on September 30th as a statutory holiday, which Canadians use to remember residential school survivors and their families and the missing children. The day serves as a national time for Canadians to reflect on and take responsibility for …
What Other Commonwealth Nations Can Learn from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Day Read More »
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