International Peace Day means striving for more than just the absence of war, argues George Stanley Njoroge, 28, a Correspondent from Kenya. It also means national stability and personal security. “All you need is love…love is all you need.” The Beatles. The Commonwealth Students Association joined other persons in celebrating the International Day of Peace. …
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Sacred Listening: Reflections on Peace, Faith, and the Intergenerational Call
August 3by Nathan Fisho Peace is a term we often encounter in mission statements, ceremonies, and community …
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Should Canada sign the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty?
April 27by Riya Mehta This article explores the heavily disputed question as to whether Canada should sign t …
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Failing or Faring in Multilateralism and Diplomacy – The UN and World Peace
April 23by Lilian Efobi Photo credit: Watch List 2024 | Crisis Group – Countries with Ongoing Conflicts From …
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Read moreAnother round of bombings in Pakistan underlines the need for peace talks, writes Shumaila Shahani, 20, a Correspondent from Karachi in Pakistan, but may also have shattered hopes for the success of those talks. Another attack comes in the way of peace. Last week Pakistan Prime Minister Mr. Nawaz Sharif announced that his government wants …
On 21 July 2014, Sports Ministers from across the 53-nation Commonwealth community meet in Glasgow, immediately prior to the Commonwealth Games. We, the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group (CYSDP) will be presenting to the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting on the powerful role that youth leadership plays in Sport for Development and …
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Peace is more than the absence of war, argues Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Correspondent from Kenya, who says youth have the dreams, the social media and the influence to promote peace and make a positive change in the world. I believe in the peace that comes from sought-after unity. This is not to say that …
Teaching communities to separate politics and violence is a vital part of the peace process, writes Joshua Orawo, 24, a Correspondent from Kenya, but sometimes the lessons are short-lived. Following the 2007/08 post-election skirmishes in Kenya which left over 1,200 people dead, approximately 300,000 displaced, several houses, businesses and property looted and destroyed; a myriad …
Commonwealth Sports Ministers should consider how to encourage young people to become more involved in sport to improve their self-worth and confidence, while also enhancing their health and academic success, writes Olivia Hart, 16, a Correspondent from London, United Kingdom. Sports Ministers across the Commonwealth will come together for a meeting on the 21st July two days before …
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The value of major sporting events should be measured in the sense of togetherness and inclusion they create, writes Carl Konadu, coordinator of the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace working group, a network supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme. The XX Commonwealth Games 2014 took place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23rd through …
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World peace is an elusive target, but a day has been designated to reflect on that goal writes Harnoor Gill, 16, a Correspondent from Georgetown, Canada, as he offers suggestions about how to promote peace and tolerance. The International Day of Peace is all about commemorating peace that has been achieved by nations around the world. …
Women can help bring peace and development to Africa, writes Amina Adhan, 22, a Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, who reports on a forum that examined the hurdles and the opportunities for women looking for political and social empowerment. Kigali, Rwanda, recently hosted a forum sponsored by the African Union, seeking to understand the challenges for women’s …
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As the Christmas and New Year’s festive season approaches, Harnoor Gill, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, has some green ideas about ways to spread peace and joy. I always wondered about the meaning of peace; whether it is a conflict resolution or more than that. I got my answer when I realized that …