Tag: youth

UK-EU Negotiations Hit Tension Over Youth Mobility Scheme Quotas for Young Workers

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The number of available places may be a key sticking point in ‘reset’ negotiations between London & Brussels. The scheme...

Commonwealth Youth Awards 2026: London Ceremony to Honour Young Leaders Driving Sustainable Development Across 56 Nations

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth Secretariat plans to announce the winners of the ’26 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work...

Teens Ditch the Vape: Is This the End of the Nicotine Craze?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia (Commonwealth)_ Efforts to reduce vaping among Australian youth seem to be showing positive outcomes, according to recent research from...

Will Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens Backfire?

Business & Trade Suraj Atapattu -
Australia (Commonwealth) _ "A complete prohibition would place the blame for businesses' destructive business practices on young people rather...

How Commonwealth Youth Are Leading the Charge for…

Commonwealth Organisations Piumi Fernando -
The 13th Commonwealth Youth Forum has adopted the theme, "Navigating Our Course: Building Resilience for a Common Future," aligning...

Youth lead nationwide protests amidst soaring living costs

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a powerful display of discontent, thousands of young Nigerians took to the streets on...
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Empowering women and youth in the handloom industry

Manufacturing and Production News Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth_ The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of a comprehensive development program for the handloom industry,...

Self-confidence India’s greatest asset – PM Modi

Commonwealth Diaspora Warsha De Silva -
Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ During his two-day visit to Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an inspiring address to...

Digital Risks to Youth

Education Piumi Fernando -
A recent study, published in the New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, sheds light on the potential risks posed to...

Peace through youth leadership

Commonwealth Organisations Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, and Professor Sir Nasser David Khalili, Chairman of...

Netra wins the Diana Legacy Award!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
UAE (Commonwealth Union)_ Netra Venkatesh, a 17-year-old student of Indian-origin hailing from Dubai, has achieved a notable accolade that...

The Commonwealth Year of Youth will continue until CHOGM 2024

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ The declaration of 2023 as the Commonwealth Year of Youth at the Commonwealth Heads of Government...

Nigeria’s ‘Youth ‘massive education’ to curb Capital Kidnappings

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, announced on Tuesday that his government plans to undertake a "massive education"...

Celebrating Youth on National Youth Day

Global S De Silva -
Global (Commonwealth Union) – National Youth Day is a significant occasion that marks the vibrant energy, enthusiasm, as well...

Youth Innovation Challenge Triumph

Education Piumi Fernando -
In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurial acumen among the youth, the Sri Lanka Institute of Information...

Schoolpreneur 2023: Youth Empowerment

Education Piumi Fernando -
In a bid to foster entrepreneurship from a grassroots level, Sri Lankan schoolchildren are set to embark on a...