Democracy & Participation

October 14, 2015 2620 views

Campaigning for the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) executive positions has officially begun. After receiving approximately 150 applications for nine…

“Youth participation in Sri Lanka’s democracy”

August 30, 2015 2661 views

Young people are deeply affected by politics, but too often are not engaged in the process, writes Tiloma Chandrasekera, 27, a Correspondent…

Democracy & Participation

“Are Jamaicans stumbling in the dark?

August 25, 2015 1862 views

The internet provides vast access to information, but as Rashaun Watson, 22, a Correspondent from Portmore in Jamaica writes, information…

Democracy & Participation

“Trump brings attitude to political contest”

August 13, 2015 1866 views

Donald Trump’s candidacy is spicing up the race for United States president, writes Harmanan Singh, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from…

Democracy & Participation

“Nigerian Youths In Motion offer advice to President”

June 22, 2015 2371 views

Participants at a Town Hall session are asking Nigeria’s leaders to take ground-breaking steps to address youth issues and include…

Democracy & Participation

“Partners in education and governance for Nigeria”

June 15, 2015 1999 views

A unique workshop took science, technology and ethics to a teen audience in Nigeria. Timi Olagunju, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

Democracy & Participation

“Youth, for the sake of freedom, get into politics!”

June 15, 2015 2114 views

Voter apathy and disengagement are significant threats to democracy, writes Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia,…

Democracy & Participation

“Will Nigerians miss former President Jonathan?”

June 15, 2015 1950 views

With a new government elected in Nigeria, Oluwafemi Ogunjobi, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, reviews the legacy of former President Goodluck…