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Commonwealth climate team takes part in gender masterclass at COP28

This week, regional and national advisers of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub took part in a Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) masterclass, designed to help them incorporate gender considerations into their work.

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Experiencing domestic and sexual violence is isolating and traumatising, but there is help available. See the resources and information below to get support.

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‘NO MORE’: Commonwealth women leaders commit to ending domestic and sexual violence

Visionary women leaders from across the Commonwealth came together in London yesterday to commit to safeguarding women and girls from domestic and sexual violence.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General commends Pacific Islands Forum and pledges continued support

Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, joined Pacific Island Forum leaders in the Cook Islands last week, pledging her continued support to the region.

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Women diplomats call for greater focus on mental health and climate action

A high-level event on the intersection of climate change and mental health has considered how policymakers can best address the needs of vulnerable people, especially vulnerable women.

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Women Leaders Event: A Call for Action – Safeguarding the Well-being of Women and Children

15 November 2023 to 15 November 2023

Event

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, will host a high-level event in London on 15 November 2023 to address the urgent issue of safeguarding women and children from domestic violence.

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Domestic violence

Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour used to establish and maintain power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence.

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Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers endorse roadmap to fast-track gender equality

Women’s affairs ministers from Commonwealth countries committed to a roadmap yesterday, designed to scale up efforts to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls, especially in climate action.

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Opinion: A gender-equal society will move us all forward

Opinion piece by Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC

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‘This is our time’: Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers meeting opens with calls for stronger action on gender equality

The Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting opened yesterday in The Bahamas with a call for stronger action on gender equality priorities in the face of intensifying global environmental and economic challenges.

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Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers to focus on strategies for gender equality

Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers will meet in The Bahamas, from 21 to 23 August 2023 to consider strategies for achieving gender equality across all 56 member countries.

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13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting

21 August 2023 to 23 August 2023

Conference

The 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (13WAMM) will be held at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, the Bahamas, from 21 to 23 August 2023 under the theme ‘Equality Toward a Common Future’.

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The Commonwealth Secretary-General urges early and targeted action to reduce crime

Speaking at an event in Trinidad and Tobago aimed at tackling male violence, especially young men, The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, KC, has called for societies to “act together” to reverse the tide of violence amongst men.

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Commonwealth experts call for improved opportunities for women in ocean sector

Ocean scientists and advocates have underscored the vital role of women in ocean-related sectors and the blue economy, calling for intensified efforts to achieve gender parity in these areas across the Commonwealth.

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Spouses and partners of Commonwealth Heads of Government unite for cervical cancer elimination

Spouses and partners of Commonwealth Heads of Government have pledged to champion advocacy and action on eliminating cervical cancer in their countries.

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Blog: Women’s representation in the judiciary has come a long way but remains far from being equal

This month, the Commonwealth joined the international community to mark the inaugural International Day of Women Judges on 10 March. It is a day designated by the United Nations to promote women’s full and equal participation at all levels of the judiciary.

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Commonwealth climate team takes part in gender masterclass at COP28

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‘NO MORE’: Commonwealth women leaders commit to ending domestic and sexual violence

Commonwealth Secretary-General commends Pacific Islands Forum and pledges continued support

Women diplomats call for greater focus on mental health and climate action

Women Leaders Event: A Call for Action – Safeguarding the Well-being of Women and Children

Domestic violence

Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers endorse roadmap to fast-track gender equality

Opinion: A gender-equal society will move us all forward

‘This is our time’: Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers meeting opens with calls for stronger action on gender equality

Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers to focus on strategies for gender equality

13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting

The Commonwealth Secretary-General urges early and targeted action to reduce crime

Commonwealth experts call for improved opportunities for women in ocean sector

Spouses and partners of Commonwealth Heads of Government unite for cervical cancer elimination

Blog: Women’s representation in the judiciary has come a long way but remains far from being equal

Samoan Prime Minister and Commonwealth Secretary-General urge stronger efforts to get more women into leadership

Commonwealth and ITC work to bridge the digital gap for female entrepreneurs in the developing world

Opinion: A life without violence for every woman starts with making homes places of safety

Joint Statement on International Women’s Day: Equality in Law for Women and Girls in a Digital Age

Join our campaign to celebrate women in ocean action

Blog: Integrating gender equality in climate action through the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub

Report calls for bystander intervention laws to address online violence against women in Pacific

Commonwealth Secretary-General urges everyone to take responsibility for ending violence against women

New guide launched to integrate gender and climate action

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