An overheard conversation leads Abasifreke Godwin Edem, 22, a Correspondent from Uyo in Nigeria, to speak up about the need to work for reconciliation and peace. Sitting back on a cushion seat of a mini bus right behind the driver’s seat and looking through the glass window, I was trying to meditate on what was …

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Societies are defined by beliefs that are intrinsic to the people, writes Ope Adetayo, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria. Because human existence cannot be isolated from religious influence, the question is how differing beliefs influence law and co-exist within society.  Every society tends to preserve the absolutes of its beliefs. Since a country is …

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An international visit from London’s mayor gave Faisal Saleh Yaqub, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan, opportunity to reflect on peace and cooperation as well as trade and investment. Recently, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, made a historic trip to India and Pakistan, on a tour that visited six cities in six days with …

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We don’t know the future. We don’t know what will happen in one hour, tomorrow, or next year, writes Isah Babayo, 28, a Correspondent from Gombe in Nigeria, but that uncertainty does not stop us striving for the future we want to create. Even if you have something planned, you don’t know if you will be …

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Another attack on school children raises questions about commitment to security, writes Ope Adetayo, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria, who argues both government and the public need to reassess their attitudes.  The Nigerian consciousness has once again been deeply disturbed by the replay of a piece of history that is yet to be …

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by Cody Mitchell The late Billy Graham was an extraordinary preacher who influenced presidents and ordinary people alike, writes Cody B. Mitchell, 16, a Correspondent from Moree, Australia. Born on November 7th, 1918, William Graham was the son of a well-to-do dairy farmer. Both of his parents were staunch Calvinists, however, Billy – as he …

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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 …

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Achaleke Christian Leke, who was the 2016 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year has been named the Winner of the Luxembourg Peace Prize for 2018 as Outstanding Youth Peacemaker for his preeminent efforts and initiatives to promote peace. Achaleke, from Cameroon was awarded for his preeminent efforts and initiatives to promote peace by the Schengen Peace …

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Mridul Updahyay is the India Coordinator for the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network. He shares his perspective on the Commonwealth’s approach to ‘Inclusive Peacebuilding’ for powering our common future.  This reflective piece is a summary of my experience as the India Coordinator for Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN), Asia Coordinator for United Network of …

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