Science and technology have done much to improve health in recent generations, but Omer Fayshal Pavel, 22, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, argues that new threats to public health have risen and need to be addressed. It is the 21th century, the era of science. Technology has made our lives more easy and meaningful, with …
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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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Famine refers to a sudden scarcity of food that can result in mass mortality from starvation, but Abdur Rafay Usmani, 21, a Correspondent from Karachi in Pakistan, looks at political and other pressures behind the tragedy. For a majority of our history, we used to think of famines as an ‘act of God’, outside the …
Mahdy Hassan, 24, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, looks at an initiative in Bangladesh aimed at easing courtroom backlogs and delays that can hamper access to justice. He argues that Alternative Dispute Resolution brings justice in a variety of cases, and should be widely incorporated in the legal system. The Judiciary of Bangladesh is deadlocked …
The battle against climate change saw a significant moment, writes Shishir Patil, 21, a Correspondent from Bangalore, India, when India and the European Union signed the Paris Agreement and allowed the movement to reach two important conditions. The last few weeks have been quite a tapestry of events. The most notable amongst them is the …
Sailesh Singal, 21, a Correspondent from Siliguri, India describes how Youth Of Siliguri, a movement initiated by youth, have united to tell society that their combined efforts can create a positive and dynamic impact. The crux of the movement is willingness to revolutionise the thought process through creative awareness. Last year, Youth Of Siliguri initiated The Pocket Money …
The recent G20 Summit sent an encouraging message on climate change, writes Abhilash Borah, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Assam, India, who writes that observers will be watching for the COP22 in Marakesh to take another step toward responsibility and justice on climate issues. With China and United States of America being the top emitters …
Every day a multitude of resources is spent tackling poverty and standard of living in developing countries all over the globe, writes Andrew Larkins, 26, a Correspondent from Australia, who questions whether the billions spent by governments on grants, loans, technical expertise, and debt relief is the right answer. According to The Economist, this foreign aid is …
Society is highly competitive, and it is obvious that status is determined by profession, writes Madusha Erandi Thanippuliarachchi, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka. Parents commit to better education for their children, which raises question about the motives for and cost of higher education. Today in Sri Lanka, doctor, lawyer, and engineer are prominent professions that are highly …
It is one thing to know that India is large, but for Ragavijaya G, 23, a Correspondent living in Delhi, recognising seven major religions, 29 states, 780 languages and 1.3 billion people brought new understanding of the range of diversity in the one nation that is called India. Until last year when I was living …
Fast food seems like a necessary convenience for the busy student, but Omer Fayshal Pavel, 22, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, argues that consistently making the wrong food choices can have long term and devastating impact. There is a proverb in Bangladesh: “If you want to reach one’s heart, then convince him with his …