On 7th October 2023, the clear azure morning skies of Israel were pierced with a barrage of rockets …
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by Shivansh Mishra The Global Peace Summit 2023, held in Dubai, UAE, from March 15 to 18, brought to …
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The Clement Payne Movement was established more than 20 years ago in Barbados as a democratic socialist, Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist campaign group. It is been vociferous in its criticism of NATO’s bombing campaign in Libya. Commonwealth Correspondent Craig Ghunta, 23, from Jamaica, went to meet its leader, Mr David Commisiong. On August 17, celebrated internationally …
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The Clement Payne Movement was established more than 20 years ago in Barbados as a democratic socialist, Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist campaign group. It is been vociferous in its criticism of NATO’s bombing campaign in Libya. Commonwealth Correspondent Craig Ghunta, 23, from Jamaica, went to meet its leader, Mr David Commisiong. On August 17, celebrated internationally …
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The task of the serious peacebuilder is to be both researcher and historian, sociologist and psychologist, mediator and facilitator; in short, a resolute academician, writes Craig Dixon, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. “The maturity of the gift of understanding is made manifest through consultation” – Bahá’u’lláh Perfect peace has no historical antecedents. There has …
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The task of the serious peacebuilder is to be both researcher and historian, sociologist and psychologist, mediator and facilitator; in short, a resolute academician, writes Craig Dixon, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. “The maturity of the gift of understanding is made manifest through consultation” – Bahá’u’lláh Perfect peace has no historical antecedents. There has …
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Are you interested in how sport can be used to support sustainable development? Do you believe in the value of international cooperation and working with other young leaders across the Commonwealth? Would you like to contribute to a Commonwealth-wide initiative and expand your networks and contacts in the sport and development field? An exciting opportunity …
A call to young leaders in Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) in the Commonwealth Read More »
For sport to build peace, it needs to be coupled with educational processes and guaranteed commitment from everyone involved, otherwise it can be a slippery roadmap argues Alvin Ma, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada. At meetings for Commonwealth Sports Ministers convened to coincide with the London Olympics one summer ago, there were many posts on …
International Peace Day means striving for more than just the absence of war, argues George Stanley Njoroge, 28, a Correspondent from Kenya. It also means national stability and personal security. “All you need is love…love is all you need.” The Beatles. The Commonwealth Students Association joined other persons in celebrating the International Day of Peace. …
Another round of bombings in Pakistan underlines the need for peace talks, writes Shumaila Shahani, 20, a Correspondent from Karachi in Pakistan, but may also have shattered hopes for the success of those talks. Another attack comes in the way of peace. Last week Pakistan Prime Minister Mr. Nawaz Sharif announced that his government wants …
On 21 July 2014, Sports Ministers from across the 53-nation Commonwealth community meet in Glasgow, immediately prior to the Commonwealth Games. We, the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group (CYSDP) will be presenting to the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting on the powerful role that youth leadership plays in Sport for Development and …
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Peace is more than the absence of war, argues Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Correspondent from Kenya, who says youth have the dreams, the social media and the influence to promote peace and make a positive change in the world. I believe in the peace that comes from sought-after unity. This is not to say that …
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