A CJA forum dedicated to the views of young journalists from across the Commonwealth
What Good Writing Demands of the Writer
30/3/26 In two years as a correspondent for YourCommonwealth, the website which gives a platform for the voices of young people, I have written 20 articles. Eleven were named Editor’s Picks. Six times I earned Correspondent of the Month. But these numbers are not the story. They are the evidence of a different lesson: how […]
Fresh opportunity for Commonwealth young journalists
6/10/25 The Commonwealth Youth Awards have introduced a new category this year to recognise young journalists and communicators whose work contributes to advancing democracy, peace and community development through fearless reporting and creativity. The new category – the Patsy Robertson Award for Outstanding Communications Skills in Advancing Community Development and Peace – aims at celebrating […]
Youth activists look to combat misinformation
By Ruhamah Ifere of YourCommonwealth, a pioneering network of young aspiring journalists. Ruhamah is a Community peacebuilder, Youth and Sustainable Development Goals Advocate, and Gender Equality Activist On Commonwealth Day, Truly Verify Africa pioneered a revolution! 1/4/25 The virtual event themed “Verify, Innovate, Transform”, hosted in Lagos, brought together industry leaders, AI experts, and young changemakers to […]
Commonwealth’s young correspondents take a stand for peace
Commonwealth Correspondents, the body representing young journalists from across the organisation, has spoken out about the unfolding conflict in Gaza. This is their statement. 18/11/23 On 7th October 2023, the clear azure morning skies of Israel were pierced with a barrage of rockets fired by Hamas. In a pre-meditated, provocative, surprise offence, Hamas not only launched […]
Nigeria’s young activists are rising to the challenge
By SIMILOLUWA IFEDAYO, of YourCommonwealth, a writer on youth engagement, leadership and creative storytelling. Youth activism is a powerful force for addressing pressing societal issues. Nigeria faces a multitude of challenges, from corruption and unemployment to inequality and political instability. In response, a new generation of young activists and change-makers has risen to the occasion, driving […]
The urgent need for youth empowerment
By KATERINA PANAGI of YourCommonwealth 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 […]
Ready for a Republic? Renewed efforts to abolish the monarchy in Australia
By CODY MITCHELL of YourCommonwealth, which provides a voice for the youth perspective within the Commonwealth. 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 […]
The role of youth in achieving sustainable peace in Nigeria
By VICTOR OKECHUKWU CHIMEZIE, country co-ordinator for the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network in Nigeria, with six years experience in peacebuilding. 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 […]
Make media freedom a priority in Gabon, urges CJA
The CJA International Executive Committee has urged the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland to intervene directly, and work with African partners, to prioritise the safety of working journalists in Gabon, following the military coup which saw General Brice Oligui Nguema, pictured, seize power. “The restoration of public Internet access and service from numerous mainstream French broadcasters […]