by Imran Bacchus As Guyana continues to boom economically since the discovery and production of oil, …
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A short bio about yourself My name is Maya Kirti Nanan, a 21-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago. I am …
A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Maya Kirti Nanan of Trinidad and Tobago Read More »
Read moreThe fast food nature of our modern, technology-driven society has caused us to think instant problems require instant solutions, writes Ryan Bachoo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. However, this line of thought cannot be applied to every challenge – and the missing Malaysia Airlines flight is one of them. In this modern …
"Criticizing the aviation industry is unjustified" Read More »
Discrimination and rejection are all too common in society but are especially harmful for those with a different sexual orientation, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, 27, a Correspondent from Bridgetown, Barbados, who argues the price of rejection hurts all of society. We all live in societies where rejection, discrimination and prejudices are on a constant high. One …
Violence against women has not lessened in spite of laws and campaigns, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St. Thomas. She argues the violence won’t end without a change in society’s idea of what it means to be masculine and feminine. The tears of shock and anger ran deeper than the secluded area …
History judges world leaders, and will assess the legacy of the late president ANR Robinson, writes Ryan Bachoo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, as he recounts the successes and challenges of a man who shaped the country. April has historically been a quite turbulent month in international politics. Within the space of …
"Politicians can alter history on a daily basis" Read More »
Individual and community attitudes about AIDS can have an effect on the effort to eliminate HIV infections and discrimination against those living with HIV, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, 27, a Correspondent from Bridgetown, Barbados, as she examines the message for World AIDS Day. The World AIDS Day message for the 2011–2015 period focuses on “Getting to …
"Getting to zero: the message for World AIDS Day" Read More »
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 …
The goal of universal primary education is not easily achieved, writes Latoyaa Roberts, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, who argues that progress can continue if commitment remains strong and barriers are tackled. The post 2015 Millennium Development Goals are approaching. Yet as a Global Youth Ambassador with A World at School and an advocate …
Writing is a blessing that can be used to motivate change, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, a 27-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, as she discusses the legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou. “I am a woman. Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.”-Maya Angelou She shared her smile and elegance with the world. She wrote for us, danced for us …
“Dr. Maya Angelou: remember that love is important.” Read More »
Conflict and extremist attacks continue in Iraq, says Ryan Bachoo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, as he examines the role of American involvement under two presidents. At the start of the second week in June, Islamist extremists seized control of Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, and the surrounding province, freeing over 1,000 prisoners, …
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Creating uniforms for people living with HIV is a questionable proposal, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, a 27-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, who argues the concept could do more damage than good. The well-noted HIV pandemic has been around for the past thirty years. However, HIV has now been deemed a chronic illness, which means that an individual …
"Uniforms for HIV/AIDS ‘victims’ not acceptable" Read More »
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