by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with o …
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by Karishma Arora Sit idle no more. Go, get education. End misery of the oppressed and forsaken. You …
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by Lillian Efobi Investing in quality education for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-e …
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Read moreUniversal primary education is still a distant goal, writes Summaya Afaq, 23, a Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan, but she argues that the goal is attainable if there is the political will to change priorities. The 21st century’s leaders are striving hard to implement democratic values that guarantee peace, stability and prosperity and ensure that no individual …
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Students are protesting a tax on univesity fees, but Abdullah Al Hasan, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, explains that the protest warrants wider support from the public. Studying at a university is one of the biggest dreams of every student, especially the students who do well in academic results. In Bangladesh, every year, …
Primary school is free in Nigeria, but as Musa Temidayo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria writes, other factors can push children to give up their dreams and find a living on the streets. In Lagos, Nigeria, public primary education is free, as it is in some other states in the country, yet you meet …
Being a peer educator for disadvantaged students proved to be an inspirational experience for Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Correspondent from Kolkata in India, who describes an unforgettable pupil. Eleven year old Salma had probably realised that education was her only way to emancipation, to get out of the sordid mess her life had become. Being forced by her …
Statements of support have been made on behalf of people with disabilities, but as Obongifreke Friday, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Akwaibom in Nigeria writes, governments must provide educational opportunities that will help change attitudes about disability. A disabled person could be described as a person with permanent illness or injuries which makes it difficult and quite inconvenient …
Dreaming of the future while acknowledging the difficulties of the present, Musa Temidayo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, describes the hopes everyday citizens hold for their country. “All men dream, but not equally.” T. E. Lawrence The topic “The Nigeria of my dreams” is one of the most talked about issues at different levels of education and …
A small scale venture to promote education can be a first step toward economic opportunity, writes Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Correspondent from Kolkata in India, as he envisions a plan to help the poorest of the poor. India, though termed as a developing country, is plagued by a multitude of social, economic, environmental, infrastructure, political …
Mridul Upadhyay, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, interviews Ayswarrya Ganapathiraman, a student leader and the Asia Representative in the Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) Steering Committee. He finds that her insight helps to explain the role of the CSA. Mridul: Hi Ayswarrya! What is the CSA and why is it important? Ayswarrya: CSA is an …
Young people play an integral role in advancing development, democracy and peace. At the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta, 21-25 November, over 400 youth leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young people, and devise relevant policy solutions through four main agendas – economic, environmental, social and political. The theme of the Forum is ‘Adding …
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