Commonwealth Students' Association

12/06/2026

Red Card to Child Labour. Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults.

The Commonwealth Students' Association marks today's observance with a clear position: no child should work in place of learning.

The numbers are not abstract. 138 million children remain in child labour globally. Nearly 54 million are in work classified as hazardous.

Sub-Saharan Africa, home to a significant share of the Commonwealth's student population, accounts for close to two-thirds of that figure, approximately 87 million children.

Progress has been made since 2000, but the pace is far too slow. To end child labour within five years, the current rate of progress would need to be eleven times faster.

Child labour is, at its core, an education issue. A child in a field, a workshop, or a quarry is a child out of a classroom.

The CSA, as the representative voice of students across the 56 Commonwealth nations, affirms that universal access to quality education is the clearest pathway out of this crisis.

We call on Commonwealth governments, institutions, and communities to enforce protections, fund schools, and invest in the conditions that make education a realistic option for every child; not a privilege reserved for the few.

Statistical source: ILO & UNICEF, Child Labour: Global Estimates 2024 and the ILO World Day Against Child Labour 2026 Campaign

10/06/2026

Attention students in the Caribbean and the Pacific! There are only five (5) days left until deadline. Apply for this incredible opportunity, and be the connection between your campus and the Commonwealth.

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We are calling on students across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, Europe, and the Pacific! 🎓✨

Applications are now OPEN for the CSA Campus Ambassador Role.

Are you passionate about student development, advocacy, mobilisation, and creating impact on your campus? We are looking for bold, passionate, and action-oriented students ready to represent the Commonwealth Students’ Association on their campuses, champion student advocacy, and create real impact within their student communities.

Become the connection between your campus and the Commonwealth. 💙

📌 Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students currently studying in Commonwealth countries only.

⏳ Deadline: June 15, 2026
🔗 Apply now: https://cwealthstudents.org/csa-opens-applications-for-campus-ambassadors-across-the-commonwealth/

Your campus. Your voice. Your Commonwealth. 🌍

06/06/2026

The Commonwealth Students' Association has launched a call for applications to its Secretariat Internship Programme, offering placements for Digital Content Creators and Video Editors. The programme, which runs for one year, is open to passionate creatives from across the 56 Commonwealth member nations who are eager to advance student advocacy through compelling digital storytelling.

Read more and apply here: https://cwealthstudents.org/csa-opens-applications-for-digital-content-and-video-editing-internships/

05/06/2026

Climate change is not a future problem, it is a present reality for millions of Commonwealth citizens.

On this World Environment Day, the Commonwealth Students' Association is calling on governments across the Commonwealth, particularly in the Pacific and Caribbean, to embed climate education at the heart of basic school curricula.

Our smallest nations face the greatest threat. The least we owe them is an educated generation equipped to respond.

05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who applied! Your passion for student development across the Commonwealth is truly inspiring. We were delighted to receive applications from 28 countries!

Our selection committee will conduct a blind review of all applications, and successful applicants can expect to hear from us by June 21.

In the meantime, follow us on social media to stay connected with our mission and join a growing community dedicated to advancing student rights and development across our Commonwealth family of nations.

31/05/2026

There are only four days left for students and professionals to apply for positions on our Presidential Taskforce!

The Commonwealth Students’ Association is now inviting passionate, skilled, and committed individuals from across the Commonwealth to apply for positions on the Presidential Taskforce.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the President of the CSA and contribute to high-impact global student initiatives in areas such as policy, research, technology, partnerships, and organisational development in line with the CSA Strategic Corporate Plan (2026-2030).

🔹 Available Roles
Special Projects & Development Officer
Technical Officer
Global Policy & Research Officer
Resource Mobilisation Officer
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Download the Terms of Reference and Apply here: https://cwealthstudents.org/call-for-applications-csa-presidential-taskforce-2026-2027/

29/05/2026

14 Days Later. Still Waiting.

Fourteen days have passed since the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Fourteen days of uncertainty for families. Fourteen days without the safe return of those whose only pursuit was education.

The Commonwealth Students' Association reiterates its condemnation of this incident and expresses deep concern over the continued captivity of the victims. Every day that passes without decisive action further undermines the fundamental right to safe and secure education.

We call upon the Government of Nigeria, at both the federal and state levels, to intensify all efforts necessary to secure the immediate and safe release of the abducted students and teachers. We also urge the international community, development partners, and advocates of education and human rights to lend their voices and support to this cause.

Schools must remain places of learning, not fear. Students and educators must never become targets.

Fourteen days later, one message remains clear: Still abducted. Still unacceptable.

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29/05/2026

The Commonwealth Students' Association extends its warmest congratulations to the newly elected Executive Committee of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Akinteye Babatunde, following what has been widely described as a free, fair, and credible electoral process.

The CSA also commends the outgoing leadership for its dedicated service and contribution to advancing the interests of the Nigerian student community.

As the new administration assumes office, the CSA encourages it to prioritise the safety and security of schools and students across Nigeria as a key advocacy mandate—an issue of growing importance to the student community and the broader Commonwealth.

In this regard, the CSA further invites the new leadership to consider the provisions of the Commonwealth Student Safety and Security Agreement as a framework for strengthening its advocacy and engagement on student welfare and protection.

Read the Commonwealth Student Safety and Security Agreement here:https://cwealthstudents.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ratified-Oct-26-2024-Commonwealth-Student-Safety-and-Security-Agreement-Official-.pdf

28/05/2026

📣 Calling all students of the

You have less than a week left to apply for a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship ⏰

Are you committed to creating change in your community?

Do you want to learn from experts in your field whilst experiencing a new country and culture?
Do you want to build a global network that will last a lifetime?

Apply by 3 June 2026.
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27/05/2026

We extend warm Eid al-Adha greetings to students and communities across the Commonwealth.

May this sacred occasion inspire peace, sacrifice, compassion, and unity among our family of nations. Eid Mubarak. 🌙