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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 »

by Jasmine Koria On the 27th of May 2025, the government of the Independent State of Samoa announced to a stunned public that it had, for the first time in at least four decades, failed to pass a national budget for the new financial year. This comes after months of tense exchanges on the floor …

Snap! It’s Election Time in Samoa  Read More »

Nominations are now open for young leaders to be nominated for executive positions for the 2025-2028 Commonwealth Students Association (CSA). The nomination period will close on Saturday 12 July 2025, allowing for approved candidates to start campaigning in time for the virtual election, which will take place from 11th September – 12th September. The Commonwealth …

Nominations open for Executive Positions on Commonwealth Students Association Read More »

by Imran Bacchus Many of the young people frowned up by society or who are deemed “troubled” have a past or story that haunts them. Many were raised in broken homes with limited access to resources. They may also have been victims of trauma, with no means of accessing the support needed at that stage …

Shattered Foundations: How Broken Homes Shape Young Lives Read More »

Climate change constitutes the defining public health crisis of our era, exerting disproportionate impacts on youth populations across the globe. Within the Commonwealth, young people – comprising over 60% of the population – are not only among the most vulnerable to climate-health risks including rising mental health burdens, heat stress, and vector-borne diseases, but also …

Commonwealth Youth issue statement on Youth Inclusive Climate-Health Financing Read More »

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 »

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