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By Srishti Negi On April 1, 2022, Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency after his home was besieged by thousands of protesters demanding his resignation amidst the economic turmoil faced in the country. The crisis – anarchist and exploitive at its very core – united the formerly Civil War-ravaged country for the first time …

A cyclic fall – Lessons from the Sri Lankan Crisis Read More »

by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The young people of Ghana went out in their numbers on the streets of the nation’s capital with the intention to march unto and set up camp at the official presidential premises; Jubilee House. The protest took place from September 21 to 23, 2023. “Julorbi” was apparently coined as a pun …

Concerned Ghanaian Youth take to the streets in protest Read More »

by Katerina Panagi Youth empowerment is a concept that has gained significant attention in recent years, and for good reason. The youth, often defined as individuals between the ages of 15 and 29, represent not only the future, but also the driving force of our society; they constitute approximately 16 per cent of the world’s …

Empowering the Future: The need for Youth Empowerment in the society Read More »

By Ian Xu Any survey of recent Canadian history will reveal that Canadian youth haven’t had much impact on politics and civil society compared with the rest of our  demographic elsewhere. This really shouldn’t be the case – democracies like ours are literally built on citizen participation. Besides, unjust, consequential discourses and practices often take …

Canadian youth not maximising opportunities to be politically engaged Read More »

by Cody Mitchell Australia’s longstanding republican movement has renewed its efforts to bring an end to the nation’s constitutional monarchy following the coronation of King Charles III. However, for the monarchy to be replaced with a republic, Australia’s constitution would need to be amended. But for such an amendment to be successful, a majority of …

Ready for a Republic? Renewed Efforts to Abolish the Monarchy in Australia Read More »

by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Nigeria is known for having one of the largest populations of young people in the world, with a median age of 18.1 years. The youth population constitutes about 70 per cent of the entire Nigerian population, and approximately 42 per cent of this population is under the age of 15. This …

The Role of Youth in Achieving Sustainable Peace in Nigeria Read More »

by Sarmad Shahbaz Pakistan has been in a vitriolic tornado for quite some time now. Though the country has been dependent upon International Financial Institutions (IFIs), friendly countries, and strategic-war-aided pouring of finances for the past three decades, the unprecedented turmoil we are seeing today is rock bottom, if not a complete catastrophe. The country …

Pakistan’s Foundational Issues: Relevance Today Read More »

by Adedoyin Ajayi On Twitter, when Destiny Ogedegbe announced his acceptance into both Oxford University and Harvard University, arguably the two most prestigious universities in the world, the spate of congratulatory messages was enough to make one swoon with envy. Such an astonishing feat is most certainly worthy of congratulations. Nevertheless, subtly running beneath the …

Why many Nigerians are leaving the country Read More »