To commemorate International Women’s Day, the Commonwealth’s Gender Section hosted an event at Marlborough House entitled ‘Progress for Women and the Vote in the Commonwealth’.
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International Women’s Day 2018: ‘Progress for Women and the Vote in the Commonwealth’
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The Commonwealth Secretariat, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and Commonwealth of Learning (COL) have signed a historic partnership agreement to work even closer together to ensure better education for member states.
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Historic signing to enhance Commonwealth sustainable education
Almost 480 delegates, from 33 Commonwealth countries and no fewer than 22 ministers
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Planning for a fairer, more sustainable educational future
Educational opportunities in Commonwealth countries should be transformed by a new framework being launched at the 20th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (20CCEM) in Nadi, Fiji, 19 -23 February.
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Bringing education goals within reach
Education ministers must ensure “no-one is left behind” when they gather for a major Commonwealth conference next month, former prime minister of New Zealand Helen Clark has said.
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Education conference must ensure “no-one is left behind”
Last November Goodenough College and The Royal Commonwealth Society brought together four experts to discuss and debate the role that education can play in putting youth at the forefront of fostering stability, change, and a peaceful future.
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Blog: An education approach to preventing and countering violent extremism
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In February 2018 education ministers will meet in Fiji to discuss solutions to some of the Commonwealth’s most pressing education challenges, including low enrolment rates in preschool, primary and secondary schools, low adult literacy and persisting gender disparities in education.
Forced labour, child labour and exploitation were all addressed at an event marking International Human Rights Day.
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Commonwealth marks International Human Rights Day
The horror of sexual violence in conflict must be challenged by educating women about their human rights and empowering men and boys as champions against such abuses, says leading women's rights activist Dr Denis Mukwege.
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Women survivors must be at centre of fight against sexual violence
A new Commonwealth report could help put member states on track to ensuring every child has access to good quality education, Commonwealth expert Nasir Kazmi announced today.
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Commonwealth to map progress on education goals
Increased recognition of the human rights of older people will enable them to reach their full potential.
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Increased recognition of older people ‘a milestone’ on road to realising their potential
The Government of Kiribati has welcomed the Commonwealth’s support as it works to strengthen its health system.
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Kiribati welcomes support to make health services more resilient
A practical guide aimed at ending violence against women in parts of Asia has been praised by experts.
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Guide to helping end violence against women and girls praised by experts
African states need to commit to investing more in public health if they are to achieve their goal of universal health coverage.
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Political commitment and public financing crucial to African states achieving universal health coverage
Measures to eradicate child labour, modern slavery and human trafficking across the Commonwealth took a step forward at a major global conference in Argentina.
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Countries commit to tackling child labour across borders
A coordinated response to tackle the scourge of child marriage has never been more pressing in the Commonwealth, where a child is married every 17 minutes.
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More countries must commit to tackle child marriage
The launch of Rwanda’s first ever cricket stadium and its continuing efforts to use sport as part of the reconciliation process have been praised by the Commonwealth Secretary-General.
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Rwanda’s use of sport in the post-genocide reconciliation process praised by Secretary-General
Improving government data collection and protecting human rights will help maximise the role that sport can play in sustainable development.
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Advisory Body sets out steps to quantify the role of sport in advancing sustainable development
Leading sports stakeholders are set to gather in Australia ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games to address policy issues such as the contribution of sport to the Sustainable Development Goals and the promotion of integrity in sport.
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Advisory Body on Sport to address key policy issues ahead of Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Secretariat is partnering with a conference opening today in Colombo that showcases advancements in medical technology in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka showcases medical advancement
The Commonwealth will create a safe space for frank discussions about faith and cohesion between communities and religious and ethnic groups, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland told participants of the Craigmyle Lecture.
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Secretary-General opens discussion on faith in the Commonwealth
Applications are now open to join a course in London that builds the capacity of young people to counter hate speech and violent radicalisation.
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Applications open for training course on addressing hate speech
An agreement signed today in Apia, Samoa will strengthen cooperation between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Pacific Community on healthcare.
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Agreement on healthcare signed with Pacific Community
Education plays a pivotal role in equipping future generations with the tools to tackle some of the most pressing issues, not least filling the skills gap which is a global challenge faced by many member states.
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Education is pivotal to the future of the young Commonwealth, Secretary-General tells conference
A leading academic says next week’s education conference in Namibia will help tackle the education gap between Africa and the rest of the world.
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Closing the education gap in Africa