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Pacific

“Negative messages hurt the right to self esteem”

An alarming number of young people are succumbing to the worldwide epidemic of negative body image, says Janine Wan, 15, a Correspondent based in Melbourne, Australia. At the same time there are effor... Read more

17.05.13

Asia

“Why have countries not adopted ‘ambitious’ targets on climate change?”

The Durban Climate Change Conference created public pressure for greenhouse gas emission reduction, but yielded little action from governments, writes Naman Sanghvi, 23, a Correspondent from India, wh... Read more

17.05.13

Asia

“The nation grieves the tragedy at Rana Plaza”

More than 1,100 people died when Rana Plaza collapsed.  Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, describes the searing loss and the grief of those left behind. More ... Read more

16.05.13

Americas & Caribbean

“Raul Garcia is a free man, and no longer stateless”

The stateless man Raul Garcia, who has been imprisoned for over 20 years, is a free man today, writes Ariela St Pierre-Collins, a 15-year old Commonwealth Correspondent from the Barbados. Raul has mov... Read more

10.05.13

Africa

“How will Uganda implement the mini-skirt bill?”

Uganda’s government is considering a ban on the mini-skirt, but Ronald Ochoo, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, wonders how that law will be supported by the public and enforced by authorities... Read more

10.05.13

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AFRICA

“How will Uganda implement the mini-skirt bill?” Read more

10.05.2013


“Nigeria’s challenge – universal primary education” Read more

01.05.2013


“The legendary Chinua Achebe – a gift to the world” Read more

26.04.2013

AMERICAS & CARIBBEAN

“Raul Garcia is a free man, and no longer stateless” Read more

10.05.2013


“Vote buying is a major problem” Read more

08.04.2013


“The world is figuring out weather weaponry” Read more

24.03.2013

ASIA

“Why have countries not adopted ‘ambitious’ targets on clim... Read more

17.05.2013


“The nation grieves the tragedy at Rana Plaza” Read more

16.05.2013


“I am committed to the development of my people” Read more

22.04.2013

EUROPE

Commonwealth Youth Development Awards Open for 2013 Nominations Read more

05.04.2013


Winners of Commonwealth Youth Awards announced Read more

14.03.2013


Commonwealth Students’ Association launches strategic plan Read more

14.02.2013

PACIFIC

“Negative messages hurt the right to self esteem” Read more

17.05.2013


“The land that divided a community” Read more

08.05.2013


“Lest we forget: ANZAC day” Read more

24.04.2013