by Jasmine Koria Photo credit: Samoan National Delegate Mrs. Tupe Feata Roberts  This year’s Commonwealth Youth Forum in Apia, Samoa had a uniquely Pasifika atmosphere. From its Moana and environment-themed joint opening ceremony with the People’s and Women’s Forums, to the youth choral rendition of the Commonwealth Music Relay’s “Symphony”, Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) 2024 …

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by G Sai Prashanth Defying stigmas and stereotypes Age-old refrains like, why should I send you to school when I have a son who will carry my name? are not just well-known in rural India; they can also be heard echoing in India’s urban agglomerations brimming with multi-storey buildings. In India, marriage is still at …

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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi It’s been weeks, a little over seven. And yet, I cannot condemn this poignant moment in the history of the Ghanaian youth to the oblivion of muddied waters. If you asked me, it was the highlight of a significant year in our democracy. One day, the march left the proverbial group …

From Clicks to Bricks; Youth Resilience in Nation-Building Read More »

by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Youth worldwide are sometimes reluctant to engage in preserving and promoting their culture and history. Yet, they make up a significant portion of the population, particularly in Africa, and hold immense potential to drive efforts in these areas. This is particularly important in the current era of advanced technology, which offers …

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by Erisa Sserwadda Uganda is Africa’s second-largest coffee exporter, following Ethiopia and ranks 7th globally. Other major coffee-producing countries on the continent include Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burundi. The coffee sector in Uganda employs around 5 million people, with over 1.8 million households involved in coffee cultivation, making it a crucial source of …

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by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Evelyne Mumo October, which is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month, had as this year’s theme: ‘No one should face breast cancer alone’, which recognizes the monumental levels of support required for anyone undergoing cancer treatment. In Kenya, many women complain about being unable to finance their cancer …

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by Similoluwa Ifedayo Lately, I’ve been thinking deeply about gender inequality, equity, and equality. Questions have been on my mind like, “At what point do I stop talking about gender equality? When is it enough? Am I doing too much?”  These reflections led me to one fundamental realisation: gender equality is not a destination. It’s …

Gender Equality is Not a Destination—It’s a Constant Rebalancing Read More »