Societies are defined by beliefs that are intrinsic to the people, writes Ope Adetayo, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria. Because human existence cannot be isolated from religious influence, the question is how differing beliefs influence law and co-exist within society. Every society tends to preserve the absolutes of its beliefs. Since a country is …
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One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth Through Education
May 12by Lillian Efobi Investing in quality education for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-e …
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Ethical Dilemmas of Trusting and Intervening in Conflicts
May 7by Lillian Efobi Military humanitarian intervention to protect the fundamental human rights of the c …
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Failing or Faring in Multilateralism and Diplomacy – The UN and World Peace
April 23by Lillian Efobi Photo credit: Watch List 2024 | Crisis Group – Countries with Ongoing Conflicts Fro …
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The Gambia considers repeal of ban on Female Genital Mutilation
April 1by Ruhamah Ifere Barely 10 days past the 2024 commemoration of International Women’s Day, women and …
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Read moreA simple gift of hospitality prompted Mridul Upadhyay, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi in India, to consider how small minorities are affected by the pressures of global demand and development. What was the best thing offered to you to eat, as a gesture of hospitality, when you visited someone’s home? For me it …
A crude description used by the U.S. President spoke loudly about bias and need for historical context, writes Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. I am a close follower of international politics, because they shape the development discourse of developing countries. Recently, the media was awash with what some would call “a racist …
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Despite being outlawed in May 2015, the advocacy to end female genital cutting in Nigeria may take longer than anticipated, writes Sola Abe, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria. Female Genital Cutting in Nigeria is an age-long tradition that is rooted in deep cultural beliefs. It is still being done in many societies, …
by Cody Mitchell Same-sex marriage became law in Australia on 8th December 2017. The change passed Parliament on what was for some a momentous occasion, and for others a day that will ‘live in infamy’. On that day 128 legislators sat facing the ‘Fearless Four’ who opposed the change. For many months prior to the …
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If you allow people talk about how wonderful women are, they will talk without an end, writes Bryan Obaji, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria. At the same time, violence against women is endemic. He examines some causes and solutions. Right from our own homes, our mothers are wonderful, our wives are God-sent, our daughters …
Child begging has almost become a culture thing in Northern Nigeria and is a normal feature in other states, writes Musa Temidayo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, who recently had a first-hand look at the lives of the children involved. Children between the ages of three to 15 roam the streets of Nigeria, sometimes in …
Child marriage is a problem that has persisted in spite of continuous struggle to eliminate it from society, writes Jamila Haruna, 25, a Correspondent from Kaduna state, Nigeria, who describes the system that forces young girls into becoming wives and mothers. A Global Citizen record shows that at least one girl gets married off every two seconds, …
Domestic workers are an essential yet almost invisible part of many households, writes Monica Islam, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, who argues for the recognition and fair treatment of these household members. Bangladeshi families are familiar with the word bua or bai. It has become the Bengali or Hindi equivalent of “maid …
A false accusation can ruin dreams and lives, writes Richmond Setrana, 25, a Correspondent from Tema, Ghana, who calls for better investigations and protection for the innocent. “In a fleeting moment, all my hard work, burning the midnight candle and pursuing that dream of helping save lives came to an abrupt end. In the school …