story via Scoop The Duke of Cambridge has praised youth involved in the Commonwealth Youth Programme in a special royal visit to the Commonwealth Pacific Youth Leadership and Integrity Conference. The Duke of Cambridge gave a short speech to the 40 youth representatives at the conference, run by the Commonwealth Youth Programme’s Pacific Centre as …
There is a new discriminatory gender restriction imposed in this year’s edition of Nigeria’s You WIN programme, says Timi Olagunju, 26, of Lagos, Nigeria. He argues it creates an unconstitutional restriction that prevents Nigerian men from applying for funds through the young entrepreneurs programme. Isn’t it true that little drops of water make a mighty …
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There is a new discriminatory gender restriction imposed in this year’s edition of Nigeria’s You WIN programme, says Timi Olagunju, 26, of Lagos, Nigeria. He argues it creates an unconstitutional restriction that prevents Nigerian men from applying for funds through the young entrepreneurs programme. Isn’t it true that little drops of water make a …
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A debate about Sunday horse racing has moved from the church and race track to the streets and universities as Jamaica grapples with the concept and reality of the separation of church and state, writes Shane Cunningham, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. A war of words has erupted in two Jamaican daily newspapers, launched …
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A debate about Sunday horse racing has moved from the church and race track to the streets and universities as Jamaica grapples with the concept and reality of the separation of church and state, writes Shane Cunningham, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. A war of words has erupted in two Jamaican daily newspapers, launched …
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Like this summer’s Olympians, we’re all chasing rainbows – searching for that bit of happiness, magic and colour that makes life seem worthwhile, writes Daniel Boxill, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bridgetown, Barbados. The Summer Olympics and Paralympics! How can we forget that glorious spectacle, the culmination of years of training, sweat, tears and sacrifice …
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A New Zealand marriage equality bill passed a first stage test in parliament last month. Alisha Lewis, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, says one Kiwi student felt it was time to lend his own voice to the fight for equality and created a YouTube video to offer a new perspective on the ongoing debate. …
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“We all win if the door is open for young people to contribute seriously and meaningfully in decision-making” – Katherine Ellis, Commonwealth Director of Youth Affairs Young leaders from the Commonwealth Pacific region have ended a six-day conference in Honiara, Solomon Islands, with a call for greater inclusion in good governance and leadership efforts. “Governments, …
In Bangladesh the rural poor, particularly women, face a substantial information gap that prevents access to vital information about local resources. Right to Information legislation can change that, says Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh. On September 28th, communities across the globe celebrate Right to Know Day. Lack of access to …
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Princess Anne is the latest member of the royal family to visit a Commonwealth Youth Programme regional centre. The Princess Royal visited the CYP Centre in Zambia on 27 September 2012 while on a four-day official visit to the country. Earlier this month, Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, visited the CYP Centre …