A delegation of more than 30 speakers and parliamentary officials met with Secretary-General Patricia Scotland last week to hear her plans and share advice on how to best work together to achieve equality.
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Human rights high on agenda for speakers of parliament
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Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera has expressed hope that the Commonwealth will continue to fight for the values that have strengthened Sri Lanka in recent times, such as human rights, rule of law and democracy.
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Sri Lanka’s foreign affairs minister meets Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth election observers have offered recommendations for strengthening Zambia’s electoral processes and political environment, in a report published today.
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Commonwealth observer report on Zambia’s election released
The Commonwealth is a pioneer which offers innovative solutions to global challenges, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland told legislators at the 2016 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.
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The Commonwealth can support parliaments across the world, says Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, warmly congratulates the President-Elect of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo, following a successful election.
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Secretary-General congratulates President-Elect Nana Akufo Addo
As the people of Ghana await the final outcome of the elections, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Thabo Mbeki, commended the country for its role in ensuring the success of the electoral process so far.
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Commonwealth observers in Ghana issue interim statement on 2016 general elections
Statement by HE Thabo Mbeki, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Ghana’s 2016 General Elections.
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Interim Statement: Ghana’s 2016 General Elections
Statement by H.E. Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the 2016 Ghana General Elections
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Commonwealth Observer Group: Ghana readies itself for 2016 General Elections
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, has welcomed the election results in The Gambia.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes election results in The Gambia
Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, HE Thabo Mbeki, arrival statement ahead of Ghana’s General Elections scheduled for 7 December 2016.
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Arrival Statement for Ghana General Elections 2016
International organisations have welcomed efforts to agree a peace accord in Ghana ahead of the 7 December general elections.
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Commonwealth and partners issue joint call for ‘non-violent’ Ghana elections
Dr Kamal Hossain, co-author of the landmark Commonwealth report, ‘Civil Paths to Peace’, called on Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
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Renowned Bangladeshi jurist calls on Secretary-General Scotland
Commonwealth observers are in Ghana for the presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December 2016.
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Election 2016: The Commonwealth observes Ghana’s general elections
Social media is transforming the way elections are conducted, with candidates exchanging doorstep campaigning for new battlegrounds on Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter to sway voters.
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Election bodies back Commonwealth guidelines on good practice and social media
The former president of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group in next month's general elections in Ghana.
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Thabo Mbeki heads Commonwealth electoral mission in Ghana
Grenada’s referendum next week could mark a new chapter when it comes to the rights of people with disabilities and gender equality.
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Supporting public awareness campaign in Grenada referendum
Commonwealth Secretary-General tells journalist Gabriella Jóźwiak of devex.com about her ambitious agenda for action
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Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General
The head of Ghana’s election commission met senior officials from the Commonwealth Secretariat in London today to discuss preparations for the country’s general elections, to be held a little over a month away, on 7 December.
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Ghana urged to meet Commonwealth standards for peaceful and credible elections
Commonwealth independent observers have described the 2016 general election in Nauru as ‘inclusive, transparent and competitive’. The election was held on the 9 July and the report has been published today.
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Commonwealth observers impressed with Nauru's elections
Exactly a quarter of a century ago, on 20 October 1991, Commonwealth heads of government signed the historic Harare Commonwealth Declaration which defined the association’s fundamental political values.
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The Harare Declaration: reflections on the landmark accord, 25 years on
October 1991: Commonwealth vows to safeguard democracy and human rights
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From the Archive: Harare Declaration sets out fundamental values
Ministers from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met at the United Nations today as part its regular discussions affecting the 53 nation states.
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All sides in Maldives must compromise and be flexible on strengthening political processes, says CMAG
The president of Mozambique has invited the Secretary-General to visit his country. The invitation was made during a meeting of the two leaders at the UN General Assembly today.
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Mozambique's hand of friendship to the Commonwealth
HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Zambia’s General Elections and Referendum, urges calm and tolerance following the declaration of the results of the Presidential Elections.
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Chair of Observer Group urges calm and tolerance following Zambia’s General Election results
The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania says that the voting, closing and counting process following the Zambian General Elections and Referendum has been credible and transparent.
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Zambia Commonwealth Observer Group issues interim findings