The tradition of a woman taking her husband’s surname on marriage needs examination, writes Naaz Fahmida, 27, a Correspondent living in Dhaka, Bangladesh, who argues the custom makes identity become an issue. When it is that-time-of-the-year again, you know, that uncomfortable time of the year, heralded by a restless feeling, accentuated by several mood swings and a …
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Hijab, Choice or Control? Why Policing What Women Wear Helps No One
January 11by Monica Islam Austria recently banned the Hijab in schools in an effort to separate religion from …
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LCOY Sri Lanka 2025: Redefining What It Means to Be Heard
September 19by Viranga Wijayasinghe, Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance Advocacy Fellow Sri Lanka had a peculiar w …
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Read moreThe Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is more than a high level round of talks, writes Salma Yusuf, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka. It’s an opportunity to build consensus, and for Sri Lanka to take on a leadership role. Sri Lanka will take the mantle of leadership of the Commonwealth for the next two …
Few of Pakistan’s urban dwellers are aware of the connection between the nation’s extensive mountain ranges and the environment, writes Faheem Bin Tariq, a Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan, but a dedicated network of youth is putting mountain conservation and education on the agenda. In Pakistan, we find huge mountain ranges in the Northern and North-Western …
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Youth at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Sri Lanka had the opportunity to influence the agenda, writes Mridul Upadhyay, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, India, who says the gathering also demonstrated the Commonwealth’s commitment to youth. Whether it is Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka or Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General of the …
Attending the Commonwealth Youth Forum and CHOGM was a roller-coaster of experiences for Mridul Upadhyay, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, India, with unexpected developments that led to even more unexpected opportunities. “What is the secret behind your healthy hairs even at this age? Please share it with me because I am losing my …
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India’s abysmal ranking of 101 out of 136 countries in the 2013 Global Gender Gap Index comes as a wake-up call for a change in attitude and mindsets, writes Archita Gadia, 18, a Correspondent from Delhi in India who argues that youth must take action. India is a paradox, full of contrasts. We worship women as …
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The Colombo CHOGM ended with a reaffirmation of core values in the Commonwealth Charter, writes Mridul Uphadyay, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi in India who attended the sessions in November and details what that means. The Commonwealth Heads of the Government have reaffirmed their commitment to the protection and promotion of the Commonwealth …
Meet Atif Abdul Majeed, an entrepreneur and tech graduate who is working on automated voting solutions that will enable Pakistan to hold elections in just 15 days, writes Naseema Perveen, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Islamabad in Pakistan. INTESOL Pvt. Ltd is the name of company. Atif is the man behind it. Atif Abdul Majeed …
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India’s electoral reform will empower people, enable greater participation and drive the selection of candidates with moral integrity, argues Shomira Sanyal, 19, a Correspondent from New Delhi in India, as the country tries a new system during local elections in five states. The sights and sounds of the election season in India are at best …
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Post-war Sri Lanka presents a unique backdrop for the development of the county’s youth, writes Salma Yusuf, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka. She examines the relationship between youth, peace and conflict and suggests avenues for youth to join the drive for peace in a post-war environment. Can youth play a central role in securing …
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