The poor man is suffering in Pakistan, says Naseema Perveen, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Islamabad in Pakistan, who questions why the nation’s policy makers seem indifferent to the plight of the people. She boldly asserts her commitment to effect the much-needed change her nation desperately needs. And thus I have decided to work for …
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Backyards are falling out of fashion in Australia’s suburban landscape, says Pak Yiu, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent in Brisbane, Australia, who argues the trend has disturbing implications. The backyard has always been part of the Australian lifestyle. It has been a secure area for children to play and a place for Australians to enjoy a good …
A WWI battle that took a horrendous toll was a defining moment in the histories of Australia and New Zealand, writes Fale Lesa, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand, who says the legacy of that battle shaped both countries. On the 25th of April every year for as long as anybody remembers, both Australia …
The late Chinua Achebe was a writer who broke ground in Africa and sparked conversations around the world, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri in Nigeria, but he was also a model of humility. Although his debut novel broke the rock for African prose, Chinua Achebe was more than just a pacesetter. …
“The legendary Chinua Achebe – a gift to the world” Read More »
Nigeria has the world’s highest rate of out-of-school children of primary grade level, reports Tayo Elegbede, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, but an ambitious new campaign aims to put the country on track to meet goals for universal education. The single most effective means of reducing poverty, especially in a developing country like Nigeria, …
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Controversy over development of natural gas reserves under James Price Point became a battle of David and Goliath proportions, writes Oliver Rogers, 23, a Correspondent from Perth in Australia. It divided friends and families, and raised troubling questions about aboriginal land rights. James Price Point, or Walmandy in the language of the traditional owners, is …
Uganda’s government is considering a ban on the mini-skirt, but Ronald Ochoo, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, wonders how that law will be supported by the public and enforced by authorities. On a sunny Wednesday, waking up to Facebook wall updates, they all stated the same thing – a mini skirt law in Uganda, …
“How will Uganda implement the mini-skirt bill?” Read More »
The stateless man Raul Garcia, who has been imprisoned for over 20 years, is a free man today, writes Ariela St Pierre-Collins, a 15-year old Commonwealth Correspondent from the Barbados. Raul has moved to rural Barbados, where he will be gradually integrated into society. Just over 20 years ago, Raul Garcia entered Barbados using a …
“Raul Garcia is a free man, and no longer stateless” Read More »
More than 1,100 people died when Rana Plaza collapsed. Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, describes the searing loss and the grief of those left behind. More than 1,100 workers lost their lives in the recent Rana Plaza building collapse. The building housed five ready garments factories, mostly exporting to Europe …
The Durban Climate Change Conference created public pressure for greenhouse gas emission reduction, but yielded little action from governments, writes Naman Sanghvi, 23, a Correspondent from India, who explains some reasons behind the failure to increase targets. The entire climate agreement is built around reducing emissions back within permissible limits – a maximum of two …
“Why have countries not adopted ‘ambitious’ targets on climate change?” Read More »
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