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17.05.13 - “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 efforts to counteract the harmful messages about so-called ideal bodies. On the 10th of May 2013, it was announced that the Positive Body Image [...] Read more
17.05.13 - “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, who explains some reasons behind the failure to increase targets. The entire climate agreement is built around reducing emissions back within permissible limits – a maximum of two [...] Read more
16.05.13 - “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 than 1,100 workers lost their lives in the recent Rana Plaza building collapse. The building housed five ready garments factories, mostly exporting to Europe [...] Read more
10.05.13 - “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 moved to rural Barbados, where he will be gradually integrated into society. Just over 20 years ago, Raul Garcia entered Barbados using a [...] Read more
10.05.13 - “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. On a sunny Wednesday, waking up to Facebook wall updates, they all stated the same thing – a mini skirt law in Uganda, [...] Read more
08.05.13 - “The land that divided a community”
Controversy over development of natural gas reserves under James Price Point became a battle of David and Goliath proportions, writes Oliver Rogers, 23, a Correspondent from Perth in Australia. It divided friends and families, and raised troubling questions about aboriginal land rights. James Price Point, or Walmandy in the language of the traditional owners, is [...] Read more
01.05.13 - “Nigeria’s challenge – universal primary education”
Nigeria has the world’s highest rate of out-of-school children of primary grade level, reports Tayo Elegbede, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, but an ambitious new campaign aims to put the country on track to meet goals for universal education. The single most effective means of reducing poverty, especially in a developing country like Nigeria, [...] Read more
26.04.13 - “The legendary Chinua Achebe – a gift to the world”
The late Chinua Achebe was a writer who broke ground in Africa and sparked conversations around the world, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri in Nigeria, but he was also a model of humility. Although his debut novel broke the rock for African prose, Chinua Achebe was more than just a pacesetter. [...] Read more
24.04.13 - “Lest we forget: ANZAC day”
A WWI battle that took a horrendous toll was a defining moment in the histories of Australia and New Zealand, writes Fale Lesa, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand, who says the legacy of that battle shaped both countries. On the 25th of April every year for as long as anybody remembers, both Australia [...] Read more
24.04.13 - “Our backyards are disappearing”
Backyards are falling out of fashion in Australia’s suburban landscape, says Pak Yiu, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent in Brisbane, Australia, who argues the trend has disturbing implications. The backyard has always been part of the Australian lifestyle. It has been a secure area for children to play and a place for Australians to enjoy a good [...] Read more
