On 7th October 2023, the clear azure morning skies of Israel were pierced with a barrage of rockets fired by Hamas. In a pre-meditated, provocative, surprise offence, Hamas not only launched rockets at Israel, but also brutally killed unarmed Israeli civilians and took about 200 hostages—including children and the elderly, in response to the continued …
Commonwealth Correspondents Peace Statement on Gaza-Israel Read More »
by Erisa Sserwadda When will the widespread killing of civilians in Gaza stop? When will the hypocrisy in the West end? When will we no longer see the deaths of defenceless children, mothers, medical professionals, journalists, and young people without weapons in Gaza? When will the current genocide come to an end? In 2023, would mankind …
When will the bloodshed in Gaza end? – A call for accountability Read More »
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, …
Co-Creating Peaceful and Sustainable Futures for and with young people Read More »
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 …
The Fighters – A Tribute to Survivors of Terrorism Read More »
by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie The Sahel is a region in Africa made up of about 13 countries. It is located between the Sahara to the north and the Sudanian savanna to the south. It is recognized by the United Nations as a region of huge opportunity with about 64.5 per cent of the population being …
The Sahel – the region most impacted by terrorism in the world Read More »
by Chimaobi Omeye Africa’s third-largest country by land mass is very close to a deadly civil war after weeks of unrest and killings. On either side of the unrest are the official Sudanese Armed Forces under the leadership of Abdel Fattah al-Burhan who currently serves as the de facto leader of the country, and the …
by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Nigeria, with a population of over 220 million, is a highly diverse nation with more than 250 ethnic groups practicing various religions. While this diversity can be a positive attribute for any nation, it can also be detrimental to growth and development without ethno-religious tolerance. In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed …
Fostering Ethno-Religious Tolerance in Nigeria Amongst Youths Read More »
by Shivansh Mishra The Global Peace Summit 2023, held in Dubai, UAE, from March 15 to 18, brought together young leaders from over 70 countries worldwide to collaborate on promoting peace and sustainability. The event was organized by the Global Peace Chain, a worldwide peace-building organization established in 2018 with a vision to cultivate a …
Global Peace Summit 2023: Uniting Young Leaders for Peace and Sustainability Read More »
by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Nigeria is known for having one of the largest populations of young people in the world, with a median age of 18.1 years. The youth population constitutes about 70 per cent of the entire Nigerian population, and approximately 42 per cent of this population is under the age of 15. This …
The Role of Youth in Achieving Sustainable Peace in Nigeria Read More »
by Zainab Hassen The Year of the Youth is upon us and the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) is gearing up for a calendar full of intersectional and sustainable events to be carried out under its banner. The 1.5 billion young people across the Commonwealth have been hard at work building peaceful and resilient …
Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors plan full calendar for Year of Youth Read More »
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