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by Justin R. Langan In May, youth representatives from G7 nations gathered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to present their official Youth 7 (Y7) Summit communiqué, an official message sent between people or to a media outlet. The world needs to listen to their message, which declares that young people will not accept broken systems as …

Youth to G7: We’re Not Just the Future. We’re the Present Read More »

by Lucia Ene-Lesikar When we talk about the climate crisis, carbon emissions and extreme weather dominate the conversation. But an essential part of the solution is often missed: biodiversity. Every May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity reminds us of the deep interconnection between nature and humanity. This date commemorates the adoption of the …

COP30: We Cannot Afford to Ignore Biodiversity Read More »

by Metolo Foyet “After nearly eight (8) years of service as a Commonwealth Correspondent, I think it is time for me to pass the torch and create space for fresh voices and perspectives. This journey has been incredibly meaningful — from amplifying youth voices to exploring global issues through storytelling and adjusting to what AI …

A Very Disrespectful Farewell Read More »

by Evans Ijakaa “Boys are very easy to raise, by the way.”  No, they are not. What people often mean by this statement is: boys are very easy to neglect. The statement really means, we don’t pay as much attention to boys. They’re called “easy” because no one is asking them how they feel, what …

Why Is Empowering the Boy Child So Controversial? Read More »

by Bodh Maathura The irony is striking—in the same week that the first official communication paves the way for a forest-centric COP in the Amazon, we hear of a road being paved by felling the very rainforest it aims to protect. Following back-to-back COP presidencies led by oil-producing nations, a Global South country rich in …

COP30: A Return to Irony or Intergenerational Justice? Read More »

by Jemine Elsie Eyinmisan When the opportunity arose to attend the Commonwealth Youth Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for March 3 to 14, 2025, an event that brings together young leaders from the 56 Commonwealth Member States, I was thrilled! As a Nigerian woman born in one of these member states, I’m familiar with the Commonwealth and …

The Youth of the Commonwealth Read More »

by Ramna Saeed Pakistan has taken a significant step in shaping the future of youth governance in South Asia by leading the establishment and inaugural of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA). The initiative, officially launched during the CAYA Summit in Islamabad, is expected to strengthen regional collaboration on youth policies and elevate the role …

New Voice for Asia’s youth as CAYA takes its first steps in Pakistan Read More »

by Hervinder Kaur Today is my graduation day. A day that summed up years of work, perseverance, and determination. Amongst thousands of students, glittering robes and dresses, there’s a unanimous hope for a brighter future, a silent fear of what’s next and beaming radiance of every parent- and a deep sense of gratitude. Lost in …

When education is a costly dream: Necessity or Survival first? Read More »