by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa I love boys in the same way I love my younger brother. In the way that makes me pause when I see little boys roaming the streets barefoot, laughing loudly despite looking like life has already introduced them to suffering far too early. I love boys enough to wonder what their …
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From Autism Advocate to Bromley’s Youngest Mayor: The Rise of Jonathan Andrews
May 19At 31, Jonathan Andrews has already accumulated a résumé that would seem ambitious for someone twice …
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by Katerina Panagi With the parliamentary elections coming up on the 24th of May 2026, I find myself asking a question that many young people across the island seem to share: do we still believe politics can genuinely improve our lives? Elections in Cyprus have always been quite similar. The political parties throw accusations back …
At 31, Jonathan Andrews has already accumulated a résumé that would seem ambitious for someone twice his age: entertainment lawyer at a leading City firm, disability rights advocate across the Commonwealth, Britain-wide neurodiversity campaigner, councillor, Deputy Mayor and now the youngest-ever Mayor of Bromley. Yet Andrews’ rise has not been defined by spectacle or political …
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by Imran Bacchus As the world progresses into the future, one of the most significant changes is the evolution of demographics within the global community. While the “youth” is traditionally defined as individuals aged between 15 and 35, it is the demographic group that contributes the most to the innovations and development of the contemporary …
by G Sai Prashanth Imagine scrolling through posts of celebrities and influencers who look “perfect”. This is not imagination for most young Indians. This was the opening hook that I wrote for my first feature piece three years back. Somewhere between sculpting Goddess Parvati’s statue and a Snapchat filter, India lost the identity of beauty. …
by Filipe Costa I recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the ECOSOC Youth Forum at the United Nations. Each year, the forum brings together youth delegates, civil society representatives, Member States, and UN officials to discuss youth contributions to sustainable development. The discussions and side events showcased a wide range of ideas and …
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Applications are now open for young leaders to join the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) for a two-year term, from June 2026 to June 2028. The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm (GMT) on Monday, 11th May 2026. This year, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on …
by Katerina Panagi When Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026 under the motto “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World,” it projected resilience outward. Yet at home, one chair in its democracy remains conspicuously empty: the one reserved for its youth. Taking office during a time of severe …
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The Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) proudly participated in the 5th Global Youth Work Conference, held from November 17–19, 2025 at the International Youth Centre (IYC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference—convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat together with the Commonwealth Alliance of Youth Workers Associations (CAYWA) and Universiti Putra Malaysia—brought together youth leaders, policymakers, and …
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by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja, February 14, 2026 Valentine’s Day arrives again, bringing the usual flood of heart-shaped chocolates and roses. But beneath the celebration, there’s a cost we rarely name: the silent tax of isolation, quietly claiming 100 lives every hour. We are the first generation to be so connected and yet so alone. We optimise …
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