Each year from 25 th November to 10 th December the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence provides a space to reflect on the uneven progress across the world. The 2025 theme, “ UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls ”, is timely. It recognises that gender-based violence now takes place not only in homes, workplaces and communities but also in online spaces that shape how young people communicate, learn and work.    The evolving nature of digit

Feminism in Pakistan is a movement that has been shaped by the country’s unique cultural, social, and religious context. It challenges the traditional patriarchal norms and strives for the empowerment of women within the framework of Pakistani society. The construction of self for Pakistani women is deeply intertwined with the feminist struggle, as it seeks to redefine their roles and identities in a society that has historically placed limitations on them.    In Pakistan, fe

Enlighten VR is a virtual reality learning platform designed to upgrade education through immersive experiences. I created this platform to bridge the gap between traditional learning and emerging technology, giving students and educators the chance to interact with their subjects in 3D virtual environments, rather than just reading from flat textbooks. 

In Botswana, women remain significantly underrepresented in governance, making up less than 11% of decision-making spaces, from local...

My name is Heritage Sanmi-Lawal, and in 2023, my NGO Her Dream Initiative launched the ‘Her Voice Project’, a project aimed at educating...

On March 6th, 2025, I had the incredible honour of being a finalist in the Social Action category at the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 in...

Over the years, I have been fortunate to share my journey as a Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN) member - an...

Malo e Lelei, and warm Pacific greetings. My name is Lady Jase Heimuli, a proud transgender woman from Tonga now living in Australia....

I believe that women’s education is the foundation of empowerment. It is not just about the growth of an individual; it is the growth of...

“It’s easy to turn a blind eye to societal issues when they don’t directly affect you,” they say. I have never been able to relate to...

As we reflect on the past year, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters, volunteers, and partners for their...

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a significant international campaign calling for an end to violence against...

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a significant international campaign calling for an end to violence against...

Eman Borg - (He/Him) - Malta - CYGEN Coordinator. Attending the Beijing+30 regional review meeting in Geneva from October 21–22 was a...

Doris Tulifau - (She/Her) Brown Girl Woke (BGW) is dedicated to translating the vision of CHOGM 2024 into lasting change by creating a...

Kehinde Abereoje (She/Her) - CYGEN Member This blog is part of an in-depth series led by CYGEN and focused on the theme of resilience....

Emmanuel Oluwasegun (He/Him) - CYGEN Member This blog is part of an in-depth series led by CYGEN and focused on the theme of resilience....

Manisha Meem Nipun (She/Her/They/Ze) - CYGEN Member) This blog is part of an in-depth series led by CYGEN and focused on the theme of...

Dinayen Emilien Bongdzeem - She/Her - CYGEN Member Running through the months of September and October, this series will explore various...

Angellah Manda (She/Her) - Membership & Engagement - CYGEN Executive Committee As a Commonwealth Youth Network, the Commonwealth Youth...