Debate about Pakistan and extremism rarely involves the country’s large youth population. But Faheem Bin Tariq, a Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan, writes about a conference where youth made it clear that peace is the goal. Pakistan, one of the most populous countries in the world, has been in the global limelight since terrorist attacks of …
A popular television dating show is helping many in China change their negative views of Africans, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St. Thomas in Barbados. She describes how personal interactions also help counter misguided stereotypes. When it comes to understanding people and culture, myopic stereotypes are the order of the day in China. …
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India’s capital region has a growing population of homeless people, writes Shomira Sanyal,19, a Correspondent from New Delhi, India. She joined a program to meet some of those who live on the streets, and to learn about their daily struggles. About two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the ‘Under The Stars …
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Child poverty is a serious issue impacting Northern Ireland, with rates far higher than experienced across Great Britain. Tackling this issue would have social and economic benefits, writes Osmi Anannya, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bangladesh. Northern Ireland faces many challenges when it comes to eradicating child poverty. Apart from the fact that persistent poverty …
No one is ever too young to start positive change, says Riddhima Yadav, 18, a Correspondent from Gurgaon in India, who argues that Asia’s young change-makers are ready to take up that challenge. After attending the Asia Youth Leader’s Summit 2013 at the British Council this month, here’s what I can say – Youth is …
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Normally calm elephants can become aggressive and pose a lethal danger during musth, writes Achuth Menon, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from India, but a new diagnostic tool will help predict when the cycle begins. Innocent lives can be lost during India’s time of festivals. Elephant handlers and festival goers can be killed when normally calm …
Next month’s Commonwealth Youth Forum will be unique, writes Salma Yusuf, a Correspondent from Sri Lanka. It marks the formal beginning of the Commonwealth Youth Council as the official voice for young people in the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 (CYF9) is one of the three main meetings to be held at the People’s …
The soft power of the Commonwealth was very much in evidence earlier this month when the Commonwealth Youth Orchestra and Children’s Choir delivered a sterling performance at Buckingham Palace before HM Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth. The performance was part of the celebration of the Centenary of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It also …
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A festival celebrating the role of science in everyday life drew technology and entertainment to the same venue writes Muhammad Hafiz, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Science and Wonders combined to unite people in the recent PETROSAINS Science Festival, organised for the first time in Malaysia by PETROSAINS. PETROSAINS is a …
Multiple generations living in one household brings benefit for young and old, says Mridul Uphadyay, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, India, though the custom is under pressure from western influence. Somebody died in a family; a very old woman actually. Nobody had a proper idea of her actual age, but she had seen …