Pakistan’s youth face daunting challenges, but Rizwan Anwar, 24, a Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan, argues many of the obstacles are issues the government must tackle so that youth – and the country – can reach its potential. Pakistan has a large youth population. An estimated 103 million or 63 per cent of the population fall under …
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Gender Equity | Peace and Justice
She was a Minor, not a TikToker, Call Sana Yousaf’s murder what it is — A Femicide
June 7by Ramna Saeed Sana Yousaf, a minor girl with dreams and hopes recently became prey of institutional …
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Democracy & Participation | Youth Empowerment | Youth Networks
New Voice for Asia’s youth as CAYA takes its first steps in Pakistan
March 16by Ramna Saeed Pakistan has taken a significant step in shaping the future of youth governance in So …
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Chivalry comes from the courtly behaviour of medieval times, but Naaz Fahmida, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bangladesh, argues that deferring to the supposed sensibilities of women does not advance gender equality. Chivalry is a concept I have often struggled with. While the vast majority of times I see women eyeing the ‘gentlemen’ qualities in a …
Should there be a standalone Youth Goal in the post-2015 development framework? Join the debate We want to know your view. Do you agree that global policymakers should set a standalone Youth Goal when a successor to the Millennium Development Goals is agreed? Learn more Join the campaign for a standalone Youth Goal. Tweets …
Civil war and modern human resources policies have impinged on the role of trade unions, writes Indooshan Shanthakumaran, 25, a Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka, but he argues that they remain crucial to labour rights. Every year when Labour Day comes the trade unions get active; there will be parades and meetings, the city turns in to …
Large international organisations tackle tough issues of development and piece, and increasingly give a voice to youth in that process. While commending the positive, Mridul Upadhyay, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi in India wonders about the efficiency of large conferences that seem to yield more talk than action. Sri Lanka was a remarkable host …
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The World Conference on Youth was not all policy and resolutions, writes Madusha Erandi, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka. Her behind the scenes view as a delegate describes how it also gave young people opportunity to experience the culture and landscape of Sri Lanka. The World Conference on Youth held in …
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Sri Lankans are embracing World Environment Day as part of their crowded calendar of special events, says Indooshan Shanthakumaran, 25, a Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka, but while the growing environmental awareness is an encouraging first step much work remains to be done. Sri Lanka is a land where people have so many religious …
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With World Cup fever raging around the globe, Asif Reza Akash, 22, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, describes the extraordinary commitment of fans in what is otherwise a cricket-playing nation. Bangladesh, a cricket playing country that organized the last T20 World Cup and the inaugural ceremony of the last Cricket World Cup, is now …
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Old age brings hardship for those who fall below the poverty line, writes Shomira Sanyal, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi in India, who argues that existing pension plans should be revised to help the poor lead more dignified lives. Raniben[1], residing in a village in Gujarat, is more than 70 years old. She …
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A national award identifies and promotes leadership qualities, writes Madusha Erandi, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka, who describes the program as an effective way to identify and empower upcoming youth leaders. Sri Lankan youth have a refreshing opportunity designed to encourage them to take a more dynamic step in shaping of the country’s …