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by Similoluwa Ifedayo If Marriage Is Meant for You, It Will Meet You on Flight 302 to France. Women, I need you to start putting yourself first. Come closer. I love men so much, but let’s speak plainly: the world is kinder to them than it is to you. Not because they’re better — but …

Grow First. Love Second. Always You First. Read More »

by Dra.Dassia Regalado and Ibiso Ikiroma-Owiye World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated each year on August 9, is more than a commemoration; it’s a powerful reminder of the resilience, wisdom, and rights of Indigenous communities around the globe. As the climate crisis accelerates, Indigenous youth are emerging as vital leaders in the fight for environmental justice, …

COP 30: From Ancestral Wisdom to Action: Indigenous Youth at the Frontlines Read More »

by Justin R. Langan As a resident of Manitoba’s expansive prairie lands, I experienced infrequent use of the term “youth engagement.” The organization of community events fell to adult leadership, while bureaucratic officials made policies, and young people received little opportunity to share their thoughts. Young people have consistently expressed themselves, although formal spaces have …

International Youth Day: Stop Telling Us We’re the Future Read More »

by Similoluwa Ifedayo Sometime this month, on my way home, something cracked in me. I saw a boy—maybe nine years old—dart through traffic along Iyana Paja, Lagos State, with arms stretched to the sky, his voice hoarse but determined: “Oga mi, boss, abeg give me something. My honourable!” He wasn’t just hungry. He was desperate. …

You Can’t Afford a Child Just Because You Can Make One Read More »

by Joyce Wachau Chege Yesterday was June 25. It was just a few hours ago, I keep telling myself, over and over and over again. In the bus on my way to work, I watch as life goes by, as if nothing had happened. By the time I alight, two work bags well balanced on …

When Womanhood becomes a Battlefield and a Crime Read More »

by Ayesha Ali, Maxencia Nabiryo, Bhavna Halai, Yifan Zhou Across the globe, health systems are facing unprecedented challenges – from critical workforce shortages and increasing migration to widespread burnout and deepening health inequities. As we collectively seek sustainable solutions, it is clear that both seasoned policymakers and emerging young professionals must be integral to these …

Bridging Generations: Shaping the Future of the Global Health Workforce in the Commonwealth Read More »