The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is pleased to announce the provisional results of the 2024 exec …
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by Joshua Kimera George Washington talks about the essential role of free speech in safeguarding dem …
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Forty-eight Young leaders have been announced as candidates for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Coun …
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Read moreThe Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is pleased to announce the provisional results of the 2024 executive elections, which concluded at 12pm BST on 18th September 2024. The election saw robust participation from youth delegates across Commonwealth member states, and the executive will serve for the 2024-2026 term. The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is the official …
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Some are saying that Bangladesh will now become the next Pakistan, a country mired by entrenched religious and ethnic tensions. But I refuse to believe that. This politics, which divides people on the basis of man-made constructs such as religion and nationality, is not appealing to the youths of today, the Millennials and the Gen Z who are mostly global citizens.
by Joshua Kimera George Washington talks about the essential role of free speech in safeguarding democracy. Washington warns that without the ability to speak freely, individuals become vulnerable to manipulation and oppression, emphasising that the right to voice one’s thoughts is a critical necessity for society’s survival. If freedom of speech is taken away, then …
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Forty-eight Young leaders have been announced as candidates for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) executive elections. These candidates were shortlisted from hundreds of nominations across the Commonwealth after a thorough review process. They will compete for 10 executive seats on the council. Online campaigning begins today, with candidates unveiling their manifestos, and will conclude …
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by Metolo Foyet On the occasion of pride month, when time wore the colours of early June, an article by Monica Islam sparked a discussion about the evolving 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the controversies surrounding gender and sexuality in different cultural contexts. A notable incident occurred in Bangladesh, where references to the hijra community in grade 7 textbooks …
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by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman In the wake of disunity among Nigerians, particularly as politics continues to divide the nation along tribal and religious lines, there is an urgent need to bring together people of different cultures and faiths to foster unity and harness the potential for developing communities, states, and the country at large. This …
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by Bryan Obaji The birth of a child gives joy to every parent and the nurturing of children brings an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Although 10 years may not be enough time to judge success, based on the attainment of certain milestones, it is indeed enough time to know if one is on the right …
by Ruhamah Ifere The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria empowers its citizens with the right to assembly freely and associate with other persons. This right can only be restricted under very specific circumstances spelt out in the law. Section 45 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria CFRN (1999) …
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by Lilian Efobi Across the Commonwealth, young activists like Malala Yousafzai, Vanessa Nakate, Kelvin Doe, Bindi Karia, Ayakha Melithafa, Alika Kinan, Anote Tong, Sonika Manandhar and Rinu Oduala are using their voices and actions to cause positive changes in their communities and beyond. In recent times, the organization, mobilization, and implementation of social movements have …
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by Monica Islam The Corona pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns were very depressing for me as I am someone who is accustomed to going outdoors and spending some time amidst nature. I am not very addicted to social media and other technological gadgets (although they help in beating boredom and loneliness to some extent). During …
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