The brutal incident where Mozambican Mido Macia was dragged behind a police van raises questions about the position of the South African police. Is it acceptable for our ‘protectors’ to make others fear them, asks Denise Juvane, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Mozambique, now living in England. For some time now, what has been playing …
Three Popes have emerged as leaders of the Catholic Church in the last twenty years, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri in Nigeria. Each one presents a unique perspective to lead more than a billion members of the Church. I grew up in the shadow of Pope John Paul II, a gregarious …
A festival highlighting the ethnic diversity of Melaka gave students practical experience and a measure of cultural pride, writes Muhammad Hafiz, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The “Festival Tradisional 2013 / FETAL2013″ (or in English – Traditional Festival 2013) gave me an opportunity to be an organizer, together with the rest …
Recent arrests may change the dynamics of peaceful protest related to war crimes trials, writes Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh. The dynamics and emotions of peaceful protestors at Shahbagh Projonmo Chottor (New Generation Circle) in Bangladesh are taking a new face with the recent arrest of a number of bloggers …
There is much work to do to improve schools across the globe, says Geetha Kanniah, 17, a Correspondent from Malaysia, who describes attributes that she would like to see as common standards for all schools. My dream school is first of all a school where life begins with the teacher who is full of passion …
For more than a thousand years, Delhi has commanded the attention of rulers and invaders who put their stamp on this bustling city, writes Mridul Upadhyay, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, India. The result is a metropolis with an indomitable spirit. At the first sight, Delhi may appear to be a city with …
Reported vote-buying became an issue in the most recent Barbados election, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St. Thomas, Barbados. She argues that the ugly practice comes at a price for all sides. How much is your vote worth? An iPad? A few dollars? The promise of a cushy government job? On February 21, three …
Young Iraqi change-makers across the globe are helping to transform the fortunes of their nation, says Ahmad Samir, a Correspondent and Australia Regional Coordinator of I CARE. It has been ten years since the U.S.-led invasion in Iraq, and young Iraqis everywhere are tired of remaining idle. Despite today’s difficult circumstances, they are achieving extraordinary …
Less than two decades after the Rwandan genocide the country has seen a revolution in health care, writes Biodun Awosusi, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Mortality rates are down and treatment numbers are up under leadership that sees health care as a priority in economic recovery. The 1994 genocide in Rwanda dealt a …
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The Australian city of Melbourne recently hosted delegates at the Harvard World Model United Nations. The week-long conference was an inspiring demonstration of youth potential and global promise, says Francis Ventura, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia who was also a participant. The Harvard World Model United Nations is an annual gathering of around 2,000 …