Many youths today are raised in homes and communities where they are exposed to conflicts and violence that infringe on their minds and infiltrate their thinking and actions. Thus, it is crucial that we take the time to recollect and reconsider our behaviours and decisions that can negatively affect a generation that is innocent and yet to have their lives roll out before them.
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Governance | Human Rights | Networking | Youth Networks
Applications Open for the Executive Committee Members for The Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network (CCYDN)
April 18Applications are now open for young leaders to join the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Chil …
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Democracy & Participation | Politics | Youth Development
The Empty Chair: Reclaiming Democratic Space for Cypriot Youth
February 23by Katerina Panagi When Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026 u …
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Peace Building | Peace and Justice | Youth Networks | Youth Policy | Youth Work
CYPAN celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Conference in Malaysia
February 23The Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) proudly participated in the 5th Global Yout …
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Editor's Pick | Health, Safety & Wellbeing | Mental Health | Social Media
100 Lives Per Hour: Why This Valentine’s Day Demands a Different Kind of Love
February 14by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja, February 14, 2026 Valentine’s Day arrives again, bringing the usual flood …
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Read moreIn every corner of Nigeria, a silent siege is taking place. It’s not the kind of siege that makes headlines or sparks protests. Instead, it’s a quieter, more insidious force—one that begins at birth and often lasts a lifetime.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself I’m Martinson Yeboah and I’m a 32-year-old Ghanaian who’s passionate about education, public policy and leadership. I currently work as an education consultant and manage The Organization for Policy and Leadership Development as an Executive Director. I have a Master’s in Research and Public Policy and a …
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Forty-eight Young leaders have been announced as candidates for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) executive elections. These candidates were shortlisted from hundreds of nominations across the Commonwealth after a thorough review process. They will compete for 10 executive seats on the council. Online campaigning begins today, with candidates unveiling their manifestos, and will conclude …
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A Short Bio of Yourself I am Izat Ullah, a 26-year-old from Pakistan and a passionate humanitarian and educationist. I hold a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar. As the Founder and Chairman of the Chiragh Educational Welfare Society (CEWS), I have led various initiatives that empower over 2.5 …
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A Short Bio About Yourself My name is Shergaun Roserie from the island of Saint Lucia. I have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and I am the co-founder of Orbtronics. Tell us a little about your event/project (how it came about, number of young people benefited and impact it had) Orbtronics is a leading …
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by Bryan Obaji The birth of a child gives joy to every parent and the nurturing of children brings an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Although 10 years may not be enough time to judge success, based on the attainment of certain milestones, it is indeed enough time to know if one is on the right …
by Lilian Efobi In an era where Commonwealth’s significance is being questioned, there is the need to tell the stories, achievements and impacts of the 56 Commonwealth member nations. The Commonwealth Virtual Museum, which is at the forefront of a digitally enabled storytelling landscape, was launched in London on August 12, 2024, to offer member …
by Ruhamah Ifere A 2024 analysis has found that every minute of the day, people around the globe create 3.5 billion snapchats, share 66,000 photos and videos on Instagram, send 231 million email messages, watch 625 million videos on TikTok, and stream 2.47 million videos on YouTube. This is an astonishing and constantly expanding amount …
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Achaleke Christian, a passionate advocate for peacebuilding and an impactful change-agent in his home country Cameroon, believes that being named Commonwealth Young Person of the year in 2016 had a profound and positive influence on both his professional and personal life. Achaleke, who is also well-known internationally for his dedication and leadership, said the award, …
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