by Lucia Ene-Lesikar (Chair, Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network – CYCN), Bodh Maathura (Policy and Advocacy Lead, CYCN), Ashraf Nehal (Asia Regional Lead, CYCN) Introduction: Marking a Decade of World Youth Skills Day July 15, 2025 marks ten years since the United Nations General Assembly established World Youth Skills Day. The theme this year, “Youth …
by Sameer Kumar Misra & Aditi Chhotaray Sylvester Stephen Mtenga a young person who grew up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and studied at Academic International School is slowly building a path in the worlds of writing, technology, and youth advocacy. He majored mostly in science subjects but had an interest in English Literature and …
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Nominations are now open for young leaders to be nominated for executive positions for the 2025-2028 Commonwealth Students Association (CSA). The nomination period will close on Saturday 12 July 2025, allowing for approved candidates to start campaigning in time for the virtual election, which will take place from 11th September – 12th September. The Commonwealth …
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by Imran Bacchus Many of the young people frowned up by society or who are deemed “troubled” have a past or story that haunts them. Many were raised in broken homes with limited access to resources. They may also have been victims of trauma, with no means of accessing the support needed at that stage …
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by Justin R. Langan In May, youth representatives from G7 nations gathered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to present their official Youth 7 (Y7) Summit communiqué, an official message sent between people or to a media outlet. The world needs to listen to their message, which declares that young people will not accept broken systems as …
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by Metolo Foyet “After nearly eight (8) years of service as a Commonwealth Correspondent, I think it is time for me to pass the torch and create space for fresh voices and perspectives. This journey has been incredibly meaningful — from amplifying youth voices to exploring global issues through storytelling and adjusting to what AI …
by Bodh Maathura The irony is striking—in the same week that the first official communication paves the way for a forest-centric COP in the Amazon, we hear of a road being paved by felling the very rainforest it aims to protect. Following back-to-back COP presidencies led by oil-producing nations, a Global South country rich in …
COP30: A Return to Irony or Intergenerational Justice? Read More »
by Jemine Elsie Eyinmisan When the opportunity arose to attend the Commonwealth Youth Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for March 3 to 14, 2025, an event that brings together young leaders from the 56 Commonwealth Member States, I was thrilled! As a Nigerian woman born in one of these member states, I’m familiar with the Commonwealth and …
by Qaiser Nawab The Commonwealth Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan served as a beacon of hope and innovation as leaders, activists, and changemakers convened to discuss “Enhancing Youth and Women’s Green Skills: Based on the Commonwealth Experience.” I had the privilege of addressing this gathering, bringing voices from marginalized communities to the forefront and advocating …
by Ramna Saeed Pakistan has taken a significant step in shaping the future of youth governance in South Asia by leading the establishment and inaugural of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA). The initiative, officially launched during the CAYA Summit in Islamabad, is expected to strengthen regional collaboration on youth policies and elevate the role …
New Voice for Asia’s youth as CAYA takes its first steps in Pakistan Read More »