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It’s easy to oppose racism, but as Abdullah Al Hasan, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, points out, lingering prejudices can undermine the effort to achieve equality. We live in a world where we raise our voices for the things – and yet we don’t even try to change those very things in …

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Equality means recognising the talents of every individual, writes Dilshan Jayasinghe, 18, a Correspondent from Mississauga, Canada, who describes one school’s efforts to raise awareness and support those living with autism. We are all born with gifts and talents that should be nurtured and cultivated. For this reason, I am not happy with a current term …

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Freedom of speech is protected in Kenya’s constitution, writes Brian Dan Migowe, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, but laws also ensure that free speech isn’t used to incite or promote hatred. Many scholars, academics and legal practitioners will agree with the school of thought that when it comes to freedom of expression and hate speech, …

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Homosexuality is illegal in many countries, but Oluwafemi Ogunjobi, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, argues that it is time for African governments to recognise human rights and repeal ‘anti-gay’ laws.  I was amazed reading Patrick’s story few weeks ago on one of the social media networks. He figured out he was gay at 13, …

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A sweeping deportation order will amount to more suffering for Haiti, writes Renice Bostic, 23, a Correspondent from Christ Church in Barbados, as she calls for international attention to the human rights crisis. After shedding blood and sweat in the fight against slavery, and subsequently paving the way for its abolition, Haitians and their descendants …

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Sports have given athletes the platform to be recognized and make a valuable contribution to their country, writes Rashaun Watson, 22, a Correspondent from Portmore, Jamaica, as he reflects on the performance of his country’s athletes at the World Special Olympics. Jamaica, over the years, has continued to exercise its prowess in various sporting disciplines …

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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 …

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A debate on gun control prompts Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia, to examine Australia’s stance on individual freedom.  Is Australia a free country? According to Tucker Carlson, the answer is no. In a debate on gun control (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM7jxfxjphk), Mr. Carlson made the claim, when Australia’s successful gun control was mentioned, that …

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Climate change affects entire populations, but Renice Bostic, 24, a Correspondent from Christ Church in Barbados, says that addressing the impact on women must be part of the conversation. Mary Robinson said that “climate change is the greatest human rights issue of the 21st century”. Indeed, the manifestations of climate change are likely to threaten the human …

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