In endorsing the report, ministers recognised that the Commonwealth is leading the way in developing mechanisms to combat cybercrime.
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Law ministers adopt cybercrime recommendations at Botswana meeting
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Countries from five continents are represented, and topics being discussed include cybercrime, international co-operation in criminal matters and the rule of law in the post-2015 development agenda.
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Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting gets underway in Botswana
Kamalesh Sharma addresses law ministers and Attorneys-General gathered in Botswana to discuss 'Consolidating the rule of law and human rights in The Commonwealth'
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Commonwealth Secretary-General opening remarks: Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting
World Press Freedom Day is a day to recognise the essential contribution of journalists and journalism to national and international efforts to achieve peace, democracy and diversity.
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World Press Freedom Day message
Law ministers and attorneys-general from the 53-member Commonwealth will meet in Gaborone, Botswana early next month to discuss law and justice issues affecting Commonwealth citizens
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Ministers meet in Botswana to discuss law and human rights
Kamalesh Sharma addressed the High Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council's 25th Regular Session in Geneva on 6 March 2014.
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Secretary-General addresses UN Human Rights Council
Explore our interactive presentation to learn more about this year's Commonwealth Theme: #TeamCommonwealth
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How the Commonwealth works to change lives through shared goals and values
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma addresses the first-ever Commonwealth ICT Ministerial Forum.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General addresses ICT Ministerial Forum
The first-ever Commonwealth ICT Ministers Forum is taking place in London at which an agreement is expected on a strategy for advancing broadband across the 53-country membership.
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ICT ministers to discuss future of cyber-governance
Spokesperson for Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has voiced concern over recent developments in several Commonwealth member states affecting the rights of citizens based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Respect the dignity of all human beings
Diplomats, survivors and well-wishers lit candles of remembrance at The Commonwealth’s headquarters in London on Tuesday, 7 January, as they gathered to commemorate 20 years since the Rwanda genocide. The 1994 genocide claimed around one million lives.
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Commemoration marks 20 years since Rwanda genocide
Williams Nkurunziza, High Commissioner for Rwanda, speaks at a commemoration to mark 20 years since the Rwanda genocide. The event was hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat in partnership with the Rwandan High Commission.
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Rwanda genocide commemoration: keynote address by Rwanda High Commissioner Williams Nkurunziza
Remarks by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma at the first of a series of commemorations to mark the 20th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide. The event was hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat in partnership with the Rwandan High Commission.
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Rwanda genocide commemoration: speech by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
Celebrating the year in pictures
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The Commonwealth in 2013
On International Human Rights Day, the Secretary-General today urges careful and full consideration of all national constitutional provisions and due legal process in relation to the conviction and sentencing to death of any Commonwealth citizen.
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Bangladesh: sentencing by the International Crimes Tribunal
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 15-17 November 2013
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CHOGM 2013 Communiqué
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 15-17 November 2013
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Colombo Declaration on Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Development
The 22nd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened today in Sri Lanka’s capital city Colombo with a theatrical welcome to leaders and representatives from the Commonwealth’s 53 member countries.
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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting opens
Theme: ‘Growth with Equity; Inclusive Development’
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CHOGM 2013 Opening Ceremony: Commonwealth Secretary-General's speech
The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Sir Donald McKinnon, has held discussions with a number of Maldivian stakeholders, including a long interaction with the Elections Commission.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy To Maldives, Sir Don McKinnon
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has said it has a critical role to play in national reconciliation efforts.
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Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka expresses commitment to play role in national reconciliation
15 November 2013 to 17 November 2013
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CHOGM 2013 Outcomes: “Growth with Equity; Inclusive Development”
The Commonwealth Secretariat will facilitate a roundtable from 26 to 27 September in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
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Commonwealth supporting Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission on role in national reconciliation
Senior officials of Commonwealth law ministries have recognised the importance of international cooperation and specialised training to tackle an increasing number of transnational crimes.
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International cooperation and specialised skills- key to tackling cross border crime
Commonwealth to observe Swaziland national elections
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Commonwealth to observe Swaziland national elections