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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi Seven fifty-five in the evening and the sun hasn’t set. A mix of conversations in a foreign tongue drift up the street to my window; the surest sign that I am away from home. In my comfort zone, the sun smiled at 6 am and set by 7 pm like clockwork. …

The September Effect: Daring to Disobey the Script Read More »

The Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 executive elections, which concluded at 12:00 pm BST on 12 September 2025. This year’s elections saw strong participation from youth delegates across Commonwealth member states. The newly elected executive will serve a three-year term from 2025 to 2028, leading efforts to …

The Commonwealth Students Association Announces New Executive for 2025-2028 Read More »

Donald J. Trump President United States of America Dear Mr. President, I write with deep concern regarding the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. This devastating incident reflects the harsh reality of our times where lives are cut short due to political and religious differences, and where violence continues to undermine the sanctity of human life. …

Open Letter to President Donald J. Trump Read More »

by Adedoyin Ajayi In what the BBC has dubbed Nepal’s worst unrest in decades, the country has been rocked by violent protests that have claimed lives and left several more injured. In this interview, I speak with Sneha Dev, a teacher and HR Assistant from Biratnagar, Nepal. She discusses the motivations behind the protests, the …

The Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back Read More »

The Commonwealth Students Association is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2025 Commonwealth Students Association (CSA) executive elections. To kickstart the campaign period, the CSA electoral board has confirmed 38 candidates to compete for seats on the Executive Committee. The CSA, one of 14 youth-led networks supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, provides …

2025 Commonwealth Students Association Elections: Thirty-eight candidates announced by CSA Elections Electoral Board Read More »

by Meet Sijariya, Asst. Lead- Partnerships & Stakeholders, CYCN The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, present, and future. No segment in society can match the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people. Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi …

COP 30: The Power of Youth: Celebrating International Youth Day Read More »

by Imran Bacchus Young people make up approximately 1.8 billion of the global population, which stands at roughly eight billion people. This means that their roles and voices in our communities, nations, and regions are powerful, particularly in our democratic systems and processes. Their level of influence and persuasion among their peers and society make …

Oil Wealth & Youth Power: Shaping Guyana’s Future Vote Read More »

by Lucia Ene-Lesikar (Chair, Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network – CYCN), Bodh Maathura (Policy and Advocacy Lead, CYCN), Ashraf Nehal (Asia Regional Lead, CYCN) Introduction: Marking a Decade of World Youth Skills Day July 15, 2025 marks ten years since the United Nations General Assembly established World Youth Skills Day. The theme this year, “Youth …

COP 30: World Youth Skills Day – July 15 Read More »