The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is creating headlines around the world. Aisha Anne Habiba, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Mombasa in Kenya, looks at the history of the conflict and examines some of the broader politics involved. The Yemeni Civil War began in 2015 as a Houthi-led revolution against the de jure Yemeni Government. The …
The world counts on humanitarian intervention when human rights are violated. Here, Abhay Shah, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Siliguri in India, looks at how the imperative for humanitarian intervention flows from the principle of “responsibility to protect”, and what that means for policy and assessing need for action. Humanitarian intervention is the state of use …
There is lack of certainty in the international global order, writes Mary-Jean Nleya, 24, a Correspondent from Botswana. The U.K.’s Brexit vote followed by U.S. election results were shocks in 2016, while 2017 unfolds in surprises like the U.K. early general elections. Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid for early elections flowed directly from the 2016 EU …
The modern world is becoming smaller, integrated and technologically more advanced. It is also becoming fragmented, less peaceful and unsafe for present and future generations, argues Isah Babayo, 28, a Correspondent from Gombe in Nigeria, who offers suggestions for building a culture of peace. The world today is passing through an environment full of tension, violence, injustice, …
The US president has heightened concerns around the conflict in Afghanistan, writes Summaya Afaq, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan. She recommends cooperation, not confrontation, to solve the Afghan conundrum. “You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes” -John Wooden Unfortunately, it seems that the 16-year-long Afghan predicament is …
The world is in danger as the number of states with nuclear weapons has increased and the long lasting arms race between nuclear weapon states continues, writes Abhay Shah, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Siliguri in India, who draws attention to the UN Non-Proliferation Treaty. The Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapon (NPT) as the legal …
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Abasifreke Godwin, 22, a Correspondent from Uyo in Nigeria, writes about the delicate balance of peaceful co-existence, and youth engagement, in his home country. As I stared out the glass window of the mini-bus that was bringing me home from a Bible studies session, I attempted to meditate on some of the preaching I had …
Youth are often viewed as instigators of conflict and violent extremism, but Sesame O. Mogotsi, 24, a Correspondent from Gaborone in Botswana, argues the narrative is steadily shifting. Young peace advocates have long contended that the capacities of youth and the possibilities of youth in preventing and resolving conflict are essential to building sustainable peace and security, and …
The possibility of a catastrophic standoff among nuclear-armed countries translates into a grave phase and a diplomatic crisis for the rest of the world, writes Ope Adetayo, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria. It began as an arms race where everyone built an arsenal of devastating magnitude on the pretext of protecting territorial integrity and …
An independent film maker from Gambia has been recognised for his humanitarian work, writes Sesame O. Mogotsi, 24, a Correspondent from Gaborone in Botswana. Social justice activist and human rights defender, Ibrahim Ceesay from Gambia was awarded the Pan-African Humanitarian Award under the Youth Advocacy and Nation Building award category at the recently held Pan …