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A bold response to a global crisis, says Secretary-General on migration compact

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has thrown her weight, and that of the Commonwealth, behind plans for a global agreement to end the refugee and migration crisis around the world.

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Commonwealth consensus on need to respond to irregular mass migration

The Secretary-General has told BBC News that Commonwealth ministers and parliamentarians have asked her to help them respond to the crisis of irregular mass movement of people across the world by coming up with a plan.

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Secretary-General: We will help countries recover from the shock of Brexit

The Commonwealth will help its members recover from shock and adjust to the UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland told Sky News today.

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The Commonwealth at the United Nations

Climate change, human rights, migration and gender equality are high on the agenda as the Commonwealth Secretary-General makes her first official visit to the UN General Assembly in New York.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General expresses concern for Tanzania quake victims

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland today offered her condolences to the people and government of Tanzania following the earthquake which struck the northwest of the country.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General wraps up Malaysia visit, promotes good governance

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland concluded her first official visit to Asia on Tuesday, as part of a global Commonwealth drive to promote innovation in public service, good governance and human rights.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General greets King of Swaziland

King Mswati III of Swaziland received the Secretary-General in a bilateral meeting on the opening day of the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) conference in Malaysia.

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Secretary-General to youth: Through you we can deliver lasting solutions to global challenges

The new secretariat of the Commonwealth Youth Council was launched today in Malaysia at a ceremony attended by Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

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‘The public want to see results’ says Secretary-General to CAPAM conference

Members of the public have a right to demand better services and greater accountability from central and local government, delegates heard at a major Commonwealth conference in Malaysia today.

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Commonwealth forum advances innovation and integrity in public service

Addressing the 6th Biennial Commonwealth Ministers for Public Service Forum in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland urged governments to deliver excellence and uphold the ideals of innovation, integrity and inclusivity in public service.

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The Commonwealth can be a ‘pathfinder for the rest of the world’

Speaking on the opening day of the International Conference on Blue Ocean Strategy in Malaysia, the Secretary-General heralded the Commonwealth, which brings together 53 nations from across the globe, as a potential “pathfinder for the rest of the world”.

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Secretary-General visits Asia to promote innovation and integrity in public service

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will convene the sixth Commonwealth Ministers for Public Service Forum, hosted by the Government of Malaysia, on Wednesday 17 August in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

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Integrity in sport at Rio 2016

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has told a Canadian broadcaster that nations won’t be allowed to get away with cheating in sport and this was non-negotiable.

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Clean sweep for Commonwealth as Fiji win historic gold at Olympic Rugby 7s

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland congratulated Fiji’s gold medal winning Rugby Sevens team for their success at the Rio Olympic Games.

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Secretary-General: Rt Hon Patricia Scotland looks back on her first hundred days in office

VIDEO: Secretary-General: Rt Hon Patricia Scotland looks back on her first hundred days in office.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General takes forward Sports Ministers agenda in Rio

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland was today welcomed to the Athletes Village to meet with Olympians and sporting officials, as she builds support for the Commonwealth’s agenda for development and integrity in sport.

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Secretary-General reaffirms solidarity of the Commonwealth with the people of Pakistan

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, expressed deep revulsion at the attack on a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan.

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President of Ghana: Commonwealth can count on Ghana’s support

The President of Ghana has pledged his support for a Commonwealth initiative to boost the skill levels of university graduates.

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House of Lords International Relations Committee Evidence Session statement

Having taken office on 1 April, the Commonwealth Secretary-General's opening statement outlines the work she has started on set for her by the Commonwealth Heads of Government.

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Secretary-General: We will turbo charge Commonwealth trade advantage

The Secretary-General giving evidence to the International Relations Committee of the House of Lords, in the UK Parliament, after completing her first 100 days in office.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General expresses sympathy and solidarity with the Government and people of France

This appalling terrorist attack adds Nice to the tragic list of cities that have lost too many innocent people to violent extremism.

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Let the challenge begin! Secretary-General’s youth leadership programme launched in the Caribbean

Young people posed probing questions to Secretary-General Scotland as she launched a youth initiative to be rolled out across the Commonwealth.

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Empowering youth to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges

“The world is facing enormous challenges; we need you to be part of the solution.” - Patricia Scotland, QC, Commonwealth Secretary-General. The Commonwealth Secretary-General invites young people to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges today.

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‘The Commonwealth an anchor in turbulent times’

The Commonwealth will offer strength, stability, solidarity and practical assistance to its member states and in particular will advocate for small and vulnerable economies the Commonwealth Secretary-General pledged yesterday at the CARICOM conference.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General heads to Caribbean for CARICOM summit

Climate change, indebtedness, protecting migrant remittances and banking systems, and the consequences of Britain’s exit from the EU on small and vulnerable economies are priority concerns for the Secretary-General at CARICOM Conference.

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