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Education Hub e-discussion: 'Changing Patterns in Boys' Educational Achievement – What Can We Do To Make Things Better?'

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?'.

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Global Health Security – challenges and policy responses discussion panel

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.

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Commonwealth Education Ministers Action Group meeting

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.

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Commonwealth commends Malawi as it moves toward freedom of sexual orientation

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs announces the suspension of anti-homosexuality laws in Malawi.

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Marking Human Rights Day with focus on engaging young men to end child marriage

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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International Day of Rural Women: statement by Secretary-General

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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World Teachers' Day: statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General

October 5 2015 is World Teachers Day: “Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies”.

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Commentary: Trade policy negotiations should contribute to sustainable fisheries

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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Sporting stars of Youth Games praised for creating new bonds and greater understanding

Over five days, between 5-11 September, more than 900 young people aged 14-18 competed in the Youth Games

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Jonathan Tel wins 2015 Short Story Prize

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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International Literacy Day: statement by Secretary-General

International Literacy Day 2015, ‘Literacy and Sustainable Societies’ - 8 September 2015

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Powerful partnerships will transform the Caribbean

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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Governments urged to recognise value of sport in sustainable development

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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New Commonwealth report on child marriage is launched

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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Commonwealth Secretary-General visits Guyana

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will arrive in Guyana on Saturday 27 June 2015 for a three-day visit

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Statement: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2015 focuses on the Right to Rehabilitation, a right guaranteed by Article 14 of the Convention against Torture.

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Education Good Practice winners announced

The Riverside Education Foundation in India has won first prize in the 2015 Commonwealth Education Good Practice Awards

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Bahamas meeting opens with call to ‘act now’ on education goals

The 19th triennial Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (19CCEM) opened Tuesday in Nassau, Bahamas.

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Secretary-General's visit to St Kitts and Nevis

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, met the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr Timothy Harris, on his ongoing visit to the country.

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Bahamas all set for education meeting

The Bahamas is set to welcome delegates to the Commonwealth’s largest ministerial meeting, which begins in Nassau on Tuesday.

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Supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr Josephine Ojiambo's speaks at the 2015 Commonwealth Local Government Conference, Gaborone, Botswana

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Breaking the glass ceiling in public and private sector leadership

The Commonwealth is developing decisive action plans, based on new and globally leading research, to tackle institutionalised exclusion of women in public bodies and private companies.

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World Oceans Day 2015

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

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Women in Leadership

10 June 2015 to 11 June 2015

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The event will focus on findings from recent research conducted by the Gender Section on the position of women in leadership across the Commonwealth.

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Grenada explores options for export development

The Government of Grenada is working with the Commonwealth Secretariat to explore ways of boosting the country’s export potential.

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