Recent suicides of gay American teens have struck a chord with millions of people around the world, forcing a re-evaluation of issues surrounding high-school bullying, writes Alisha Lewis, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. Jamey Rodemeyer was a normal, American teenage boy. He had brown hair, liked camping and loved music. The only thing that …
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As US President Barack Obama says his government intends to start withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan by the end of the year, there is growing uncertainty as to Australia’s purpose in the international coalition, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. After the death of three more Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, there is no …
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As US President Barack Obama says his government intends to start withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan by the end of the year, there is growing uncertainty as to Australia’s purpose in the international coalition, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. After the death of three more Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, there is no …
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On 18 November, fair trade businesses will gather together to fight for justice across the Commonwealth and indeed the world, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. With thousands of men and women living in abject poverty working for as little as 20 cents a day in terrible working conditions, there seems little hope …
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On 18 November, fair trade businesses will gather together to fight for justice across the Commonwealth and indeed the world, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. With thousands of men and women living in abject poverty working for as little as 20 cents a day in terrible working conditions, there seems little hope …
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One can understand why so many disabled youths spend their lives in frustration having to depend on a system that does not recognize the depth of their struggle to be empowered citizens, writes Tamara McKayle 22, a television journalist and Jamaican Youth Ambassador for Disabilities at the National Center For Youth Development. Vanessa is your …
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One can understand why so many disabled youths spend their lives in frustration having to depend on a system that does not recognize the depth of their struggle to be empowered citizens, writes Tamara McKayle 22, a television journalist and Jamaican Youth Ambassador for Disabilities at the National Center For Youth Development. Vanessa is your …
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It is fifty-one years since Nigerian independence. But while some progress has been made, too many Nigerians still suffer want, dejection and hopelessness, writes Tayo Elegbede, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent and radio presenter from Lagos. It is another season of celebration for my country, Nigeria. This time, it’s her 51st independence anniversary, though celebrated on …
“One would only wonder if this is the Nigeria of our forefathers” Read More »
It is fifty-one years since Nigerian independence. But while some progress has been made, too many Nigerians still suffer want, dejection and hopelessness, writes Tayo Elegbede, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent and radio presenter from Lagos. It is another season of celebration for my country, Nigeria. This time, it’s her 51st independence anniversary, though celebrated on …
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A year has passed since Hurricane Tomas lashed the Caribbean, killing some 70 people and devastating lives and livelihoods. Genitta Pascal, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St Lucia, reports on the aftermath. We woke up that Friday morning looking forward to the Jounen Kweyol holiday activities at our schools, business premises and local communities. We had …
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