by Duncan Gaswaga In an historic moment at COP28, His Majesty King Charles III delivered a compelling address that resonated with urgency and conviction in the global fight against climate change. The monarch, known for his unwavering commitment to environmental causes, outlined a visionary path forward emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to address the …
by Duncan Gaswaga As the global community gears up for the COP28, the Conference of Parties stands at the forefront of international efforts to combat climate change. COP, an annual gathering of nations committed to addressing environmental challenges, plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and agreements aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change. …
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by Kiyara Manaka Matambanadzo Africa has been trying to catch up with the rest of the world for so long. After decades of war and colonialism, there has been a scramble to bring Africa, particularly the rural areas, into an age of rapid industrialization. But what if Africa’s leaders are missing out on one key …
by Archibong Bassey Imagine a world where everyone is peaceful and healthy, no one lacks food, clothing, or shelter, children get quality education, conflicts are resolved peacefully, and war is rare. Sound like a fantasy right? Given the world’s glaring conflicts, and worsening health inequities, one may wonder, are we ever close to achieving a …
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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The leaders of nations have placed importance on the SDG 6, which is clean water and sanitation for all. UNICEF reports that approximately 52 per cent of Africans currently live without safely managed water and 67 per cent without safely managed Sanitation, evidence of the need for reassessment of the continent’s …
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by Dr Gladson Vaghela The 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting (CYMM), held in London from September 11 to 15, 2023, was a gathering of leaders from 50 member nations, focused on critical issues affecting young people within the Commonwealth. Amidst the various topics discussed, one issue took centre stage – the health and well-being of …
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A blog by Layne Robinson You may be unfamiliar with the term “youth bulge”. The World Bank has defined it as a phenomenon in many developing countries where factors such as reducing infant mortality and high fertility rates have resulted in children and young people outnumbering adults. It is often discussed within the context …
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by Charity Mwathi Millions of AI training opportunities, thousands of scholarships, more robust youth networks, new laws to protect vulnerable people, and more opportunities to shape policy are just some of the tangible outcomes of the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting. The historic three-day summit, held in the Commonwealth headquarters in London, brought together nearly 400 …
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by Sarmad Shahbaz Senior officials and young leaders from around the Commonwealth convened today to lay the foundation for the historic Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Summit, which kicks off tomorrow, September 12. Held in London at the Commonwealth Head Quarters, the meeting brought together officials working in youth departments in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, …
by Sukanya Podder, King’s College London, and Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts, The Commonwealth Secretariat This International Youth Day, stakeholders around the world focused on strengthening Green Skills for Youth. This is a critical area for investment given the very real climate crisis facing young people. The climate crisis has encouraged intergenerational conversations, solidarity and commitment between generations, …
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