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Education is both a right and a critical opportunity, writes Christine Shahbenderian, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nicosia in Cyprus, who argues it is also an essential but overlooked need for migrant children. Education constitutes among the most powerful tools that can provide children on the move with the right skills to achieve personal fulfillment, …

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Youth have been asked their views on education, writes Victor Ndede, 23, a Correspondent from Eldoret, Kenya, and responded with far-reaching ideas about curriculum, graduation rates and integration with the labour market. According to the  Next Generation Kenya Report report, more than one in every five Kenyans is aged between 15 and 24 years of age. …

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A programme that gives graduates experience in the public service sector is not without critics, but Richmond Setrana, 26, a Correspondent from Tema in Ghana, argues it is a positive step to counter unemployment. The menace of unemployment that has been looming in the West African country of Ghana appears to have met its Waterloo …

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A programme to assess the quality of education could help schools as well as students, writes Musa Temidayo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, who notes there are wide variations in the current system.  A number of situations have both directly and indirectly influenced the writing of this article, including my engagement with the Commonwealth …

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Tradition and superstition are hurting opportunity for widows, writes Amit Jain, 26, a Correspondent from Pune, India, who argues that access to education will allow widows to support themselves and their families.  Many scholars, leaders and famous personalities have said, “Knowledge is Power”. Yes, indeed knowledge is power, which can unleash a lot of possibilities …

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Attending a conference is a great opportunity for personal and professional development for young people. Ashley Foster-Estwick, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, shares her top tips to help young people prepare for conferences, this summer.  I’ve had the privilege of being both an attendee and a presenter at conferences outside of my homeland. I reacted …

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A growing youth population poses both challenges and opportunities for Pakistan, writes Faisal Saleh Yaqub, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan, who argues that the Pakistani state must address some critical issues to ensure the youth bulge is positive for the country. According to Pakistan’s National Human Development Report 64% of Pakistan’s population …

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 In its inaugural publication, the Commonwealth Students Association(CSA) explores the challenges of evaluating student competence in Jamaica, learning outcomes in India, sexual assault in Africa’s universities and inclusivity in Education globally.It also takes a look at wage-related tensions between Nigeria’s university faculty and Federal Government, the Pacific Youth Leaders Workshop among other happenings. About us:The …

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Students in many Commonwealth countries are making the most of the holidays before gearing up for the new school year. Daniel Olajuyigbe, 17  a Correspondent from Ekiti State, Nigeria argues that education is important for each of us and our countries for more reasons than we may realize. When we think about bright futures for ourselves and …

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As we celebrate International Youth Day 2019 under the theme “Transforming Education,” Bismark Akoto, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Legon, Ghana explores the power of education to change the lives of our youth, arguing that there are two key areas that must be addressed to transform education. The impact of education on our lives cannot be …

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