A series of high-level ministerial meetings will bring together representatives from all Commonwealth member countries to exchange views and discuss joint strategies around governance, sustainable development and climate issues, in the margins of the High-Level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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Commonwealth ministers to meet in New York to lay groundwork for CHOGM summit and COP28
The Commonwealth Observer Group has commended the people of Maldives for the manner in which they exercised their right to vote at their presidential elections on 9 September 2023.
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Commonwealth Observers praise the people of Maldives for peaceful and orderly elections
A Commonwealth Spokesperson said:
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Commonwealth statement on Zimbabwe elections
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has paid a moving tribute to enslaved people from Africa, India and Southeast Asia, known as Maroons, who fought for their freedom and sought shelter in the caves of Le Morne, a basaltic mountain situated on the west coast of Mauritius.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General pays tribute to slaves who sought freedom in Le Morne
A Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson reacting to recent developments in Kenya said:
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Commonwealth statement on recent developments in Kenya
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has commended Rwandan President His Excellency Paul Kagame for his strong commitment to the Caribbean, particularly in his role as the current Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General praises President Kagame’s commitment to the Caribbean
The Bahamas, renowned for its turquoise waters, 700 islands, and vivacity and warmth of its people, is gearing up to celebrate a momentous milestone: 50 years of independence on 10 July 2023.
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Photo story: The Commonwealth and The Bahamas celebrating 50 years
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Caribbean Development Bank have agreed to deepen their collaboration on sustainable development in the Caribbean region.
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Commonwealth and Caribbean Development Bank join forces to advance sustainable development
At the 2023 Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum, Dr Shavana Haythornthwaite, Head of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit, highlighted the importance of integrating human rights into the transition to renewable energy. In this blog, she delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with this integration, shedding light on its significance.
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Blog: Integrating human rights into renewable energy transition
Ahead of the Coronation, Leaders of Commonwealth member states met with His Majesty King Charles III at Marlborough House, the Headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
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Commonwealth leaders pledge continued unity and to empower youth
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, delivered a keynote address at the University of California (UC) Berkeley today, where she highlighted the urgency of bridging the persistent digital divide to ensure everyone can reap the full benefits of technology.
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Without collective action, digital divide will exacerbate inequality, says Commonwealth Secretary-General at UC Berkeley
The Commonwealth Secretariat, together with a consortium of global firms, start-ups, universities and non-profits, have come together to bridge the digital divide, including the artificial intelligence (AI) gap, to help empower Commonwealth citizens, with a particular focus on the association’s 33 small states.
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Commonwealth joins forces with global tech organisations to empower Commonwealth citizens in AI
The Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel have jointly launched a digital learning platform to enable public sector officials in 56 countries to understand and harness emerging technologies to achieve development goals.
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Commonwealth and Intel launch AI learning platform for public sector leaders
24 March 2023 to 24 March 2023
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Date: 24 March 2023, 10:00 – 13:50 GMT, Marlborough House/ Virtual (Hybrid)
The Commonwealth Secretariat is partnering with global technology giant Intel to launch a new digital training platform designed to help public sector officials understand and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unlock the benefits of digitalisation across the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Secretariat is partnering with global technology giant Intel to launch a new digital training platform designed to help public sector officials understand and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unlock the benefits of digitalisation across the Commonwealth.
Today it has been announced that the theme for Commonwealth Day 2023 is ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’.
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Commonwealth Day 2023 theme announced: 'Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’
11 March 2024 to 11 March 2024
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Commonwealth Day will take place on Monday 11 March 2024, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the globe – including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events.
Prize open for submissions until 1 November 2022. Entrants can submit stories now in 12 languages for the chance to win international recognition and prize money
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Judges announced for 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
The flag of Togo was raised for the first time at the Commonwealth Headquarters in London, formally marking the country’s entry into the 56-member association.
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Togo’s flag raised at Marlborough House to mark admission into the Commonwealth
The flag of Gabon was raised today at the Commonwealth Headquarters, Marlborough House, for the first time in a special ceremony marking the country’s entry into the Commonwealth.
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Flag-raising ceremony marks Gabon’s entry into the Commonwealth
Pamella McLaren, the Advisor and Head of the Debt Management of the Commonwealth Meridian Secretariat, has challenged 35 debt managers of the sub-region to utilize the use of the “Commonwealth Meridian” system for financial debt data collection, reporting, and monitoring within member countries.
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Liberia: “Use Commonwealth Meridian to Manage Debt Portfolio”
Op-Ed by The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Our continued growth reflects the advantages of Commonwealth membership and strength of our association.
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Op-Ed: Gabon and Togo join the Commonwealth family
The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Our continued growth reflects the advantages of Commonwealth membership and strength of our association.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, is set to make her first official visit to the Commonwealth’s newest member, Gabon, next week.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General to make debut visit to Gabon
Daily Highlights from CHOGM 2022 – 25 June
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CHOGM 2022: Daily Highlights – 25 June
The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Both countries are former French colonies.
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Gabon and Togo join the Commonwealth
Today at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022 in Kigali Rwanda, leaders of the Commonwealth reappointed Secretary-General The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC for a further two years to complete the balance of her period in office.
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"To continue to serve our Commonwealth family is a true honour and a privilege," Secretary-General Scotland