Human Rights

January 6, 2019 435 views

Although male circumcision (MC) and female genital mutilation(FGM) both involve the surgical removal of sections of the genitalia, while men…

Culture

Human Rights

“It is the choice of the parties involved”

December 12, 2018 465 views

A marriage or civil union is usually entered into by two people but Bernard Lim, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from…

Gender Equality & LGBTI

Human Rights

Being gay is not a crime in India

October 15, 2018 786 views

Gay rights campaigners have been celebrating in India, as homosexuality has been decriminalised there. India’s Supreme Court has struck down…

Culture

Human Rights

“We must not tolerate religious persecution”

October 14, 2018 812 views

As Australians digest the findings of a review of their religious freedoms, which was leaked recently, Cody B. Mitchell, 17,…

Gender Equality & LGBTI

Human Rights

Let’s meet each other in the middle

August 9, 2018 1037 views

When young people have meaningful conversations, the inspiration and lessons learned can be profound. Solo Matthewsella, 30, a Correspondent from…

Human Rights

“White privilege exists beyond the West”

June 7, 2018 2674 views

White privilege is the norm in Western nations, writes Laila Johnson-Salami, 21, a Correspondent from Ibadan in Nigeria, who is…

Human Rights

“Australia introduces modern anti-slavery bill”

May 15, 2018 970 views

Australian legislation is aimed at slavery that exists in the modern economy, writes Cody B. Mitchell, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

Human Rights

“People with albinism risk being killed”

April 30, 2018 1288 views

McLloyd Kudzingo, 27, a Correspondent from Malawi, advocates education, laws and research to end the misconceptions about people with albinism…

Bright Ideas

Commonwealth

Commonwealth Youth put forward Declaration and Action Plan to power their common future

April 23, 2018 1726 views

On the final day of the 11th Commonwealth Youth Forum, the young people of the Commonwealth finalised their declaration, expressing…

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Human Rights

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