Countries around the world have signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and many have set aside a day to celebrate children. Harnoor Gill, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, reflects on the importance of the day. “Children aren’t colouring books. You don’t get to fill them with your favourite …
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Hallowe’en with its costumes and treats is a favourite for the young at heart, but as Harnoor Gill, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada explains, it’s also an opportunity for youth to volunteer in the home and in the community. Hallowe’en is a great time to relax and have fun by scaring your peers …
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Sport can be a powerful means of promoting development, but Malcolm McEachern, 22, a Correspondent from Halifax, Canada, now living in the UK, argues that without adequate funding and rules the programs can fall short of their goals. The recent success of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, highlights that sport is truly an international …
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A moustache takes on special significance in November, writes Harnoor Gill, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, as he describes how for one month it becomes a symbol of men’s health issues. One of my favourite awareness months is designed with a focus on men’s health. Movember is celebrated each November. This is the …
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Inhumane tactics are used to create child soldiers, writes Malcolm McEachern, 22, a Correspondent from Halifax, Canada, now living in the UK. The question is how to make those children part of society once the conflict is over. When someone thinks of child soldiers they may recall the Leonardo DiCaprio film Blood Diamond, which portrays …
The shooting death of an unarmed soldier challenged Canada’s attitudes about multiculturalism and patriotism, writes Alvin Ma, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, who argues that sport can help heal community during divisive times. I’m glad to see that my professor and former Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport chair Bruce Kidd is cited in Malcolm …
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Bullying is an old problem that can be spread by new technology, writes Harnoor Gill, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, who advocates education and early intervention to prevent bullying. The concept of bullying can be traced as far back as 1710 when it was first introduced as a “blusterer” or “harasser of the weak”.[i] Bullying …
As the Christmas and New Year’s festive season approaches, Harnoor Gill, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, has some green ideas about ways to spread peace and joy. I always wondered about the meaning of peace; whether it is a conflict resolution or more than that. I got my answer when I realized that …
Environmental protection can start with a campaign against littering, writes Harnoor Gill, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, who targets the problem of cigarettes butts. “There aren’t many things that are universally cool, and it’s cool not to litter. I’d never do it.” – Matthew McConaughey. Matthew McConaughey is an American actor who has inspired others to campaign about …
On Common Courtesy Day, Harnoor Gill, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, urges us to take the time to smile and offer kindness to those around us, especially newcomers. “Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American lecturer, …
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