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Commonwealth Sports Ministers to address the contribution sport can make to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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8 March 2016 to 8 March 2016
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To commemorate IWD the Commonwealth Secretariat will be holding a panel discussion on: 'Sustained education of women and girls for their economic and political empowerment'.
Leading global health policy experts met at the Commonwealth Secretariat this week to discuss challenges facing global health security.
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Podcast: Experts examine threats to global health security
Parliamentarians from Commonwealth countries in Asia have adopted a declaration to safeguard and promote human rights, concluding a three-day seminar in Sri Lanka.
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Commonwealth Asia MPs join forces on human rights
The Government of Sri Lanka will host a Commonwealth seminar next week to improve human rights in Asia by strengthening the role of parliamentarians and establishing a dedicated regional network.
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Sri Lanka hosts Commonwealth regional human rights seminar for parliamentarians
The Commonwealth should seek "equitable and decent work for all” to ensure no-one is left behind in a fast-changing world, states Deodat Maharaj at a joint conference of UNDP and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
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Commonwealth must strive for decent work for all and inclusive development
A seminar, giving knowledge and skills to more effectively deal with domestic abuse was organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Guyana’s judiciary and the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association.
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Combatting domestic violence in Guyana through the justice system
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A presentation of the UNDP 2015 Human Development Report by lead author Mr Selim Jahan, Director of the Human Development Report Office.
Human rights education will make children in Mauritius become responsible citizens, global citizens and consolidate its identity as a rainbow nation
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Teachers in Mauritius trained to educate students on human rights
The Chair of a new Commonwealth Education Ministerial Group warns that countries are “still falling short” on outcomes for schoolchildren and students.
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Commonwealth ministerial group reaching for quality education
New e-discussion launched on Commonwealth Education Hub.
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Education Hub discusses the changing patterns in boys' educational achievement
25 January 2016 to 19 February 2016
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The Commonwealth Secretariat and United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) are partnering to launch an online discussion on 'Changing Patterns in Boys' Educational Achievement: What Can We Do To Make Things Better?'.
2 February 2016 to 2 February 2016
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The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a panel discussion on Global Health Security Challenges and Policy Responses on Tuesday 2 February.
21 January 2016 to 22 January 2016
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The first Commonwealth Education Ministers Action Group (EMAG) meeting will take place between 21-22 January 2016.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs announces the suspension of anti-homosexuality laws in Malawi.
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Commonwealth commends Malawi as it moves toward freedom of sexual orientation
The Commonwealth Secretariat marked International Human Rights Day with discussions on engaging young men and boys in the fight against child marriage
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Marking Human Rights Day with focus on engaging young men to end child marriage
International Day of Rural Women on 15 October is a time to celebrate and applaud the role of women in rural development, food production and poverty eradication.
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International Day of Rural Women: statement by Secretary-General
October 5 2015 is World Teachers Day: “Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies”.
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World Teachers' Day: statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General
The mismanagement of ocean resources is placing the oceans under enormous pressure, with implications for humanity that we are only now beginning to fully appreciate.
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Commentary: Trade policy negotiations should contribute to sustainable fisheries
Over five days, between 5-11 September, more than 900 young people aged 14-18 competed in the Youth Games
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Sporting stars of Youth Games praised for creating new bonds and greater understanding
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize has been awarded to Jonathan Tel from the United Kingdom, for his entry The Human Phonograph.
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Jonathan Tel wins 2015 Short Story Prize
International Literacy Day 2015, ‘Literacy and Sustainable Societies’ - 8 September 2015
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International Literacy Day: statement by Secretary-General
The Commonwealth will help to unlock the potential of Caribbean countries to withstand natural disasters and economic challenges through powerful partnerships and meaningful assistance.
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Powerful partnerships will transform the Caribbean
A group of policy experts drawn from across the Commonwealth has called on governments to invest in sport as a tool to contribute to internationally agreed development goals.
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Governments urged to recognise value of sport in sustainable development
The study on Preventing Child Marriage in the Commonwealth: the Role of Education was launched on Wednesday at the 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in The Bahamas.
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New Commonwealth report on child marriage is launched