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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 …

Young Leaders Announced as Candidates for Commonwealth Youth Council Executive Elections Read More »

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 …

Homophobia in Africa: A Colonial Construct and Its Legal Fabrication Read More »

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 …

A Greener Nigeria: How TGAS Foundation is Uniting Communities and Cultures Read More »

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 …

Anniversaries of Commonwealth Youth Programme, Commonwealth Youth Council celebrated with launch of Virtual Museum Read More »

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) …

The Right to Protest in an Age of Disinformation Read More »

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 …

From Protest to Policy: How Gen Z is Revolutionizing Governance Reforms Read More »

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 …

Bangladesh – A Nation Incarcerated Read More »

by Lilian Efobi As an election observer with Democracy Volunteers for the United Kingdom (UK) 2024 election, I was privileged to observe the electoral process in four constituencies in South East London: Hemel Hempstead, South West Hertfordshire, Chesham & Amersham and Welwyn Hatfield. The election was characterized by high voter turnout, with citizens flocking to …

Labour’s Victory: A Shift in Global Politics Read More »

by Katerina Panagi The recent election of Fidias Panayiotou, a TikToker and YouTuber from Cyprus, as an independent member (MEP) for the European Parliament, signals a new era in politics, not just for Cyprus, but for all of Europe. Panayiotou is known for his trolling on the Internet, where he has labelled himself a “professional …

Election to European Parliament of YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou signals new era Read More »

by Duncan Gaswaga Freedom of speech, often considered the cornerstone of any democracy, is the liberty to express opinions without censorship, restraint or legal penalty. Today it is considered a fundamental human right and is included by multiple countries in their constitutions, one of the most famous being the First Amendment of the United States …

Is Free Speech Truly Free? Read More »

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