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Commonwealth Secretary-General addresses World Health Assembly, calls for vaccine equity and unity towards sustainable pandemic management and recovery

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland QC, addressed the World Health Assembly, making a strong case for vaccine equity and unity in delivering resilience in health systems following the COVID-19 pandemic and aiding a faster economic recovery.

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Commonwealth health ministers reach consensus on key actions to address COVID-19 recovery plans

Health Ministers from the Commonwealth have issued a joint statement on post-COVID recovery efforts following the conclusion of their annual meeting. They agreed to collaborate on several key issues including vaccine equity, building resilient health systems, and bolstering health security through harnessing digital technology.

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Commonwealth Women's Forum 2022

20 June 2022 to 21 June 2022

Conference

The Commonwealth Women's Forum (CWF 2022), which is held in parallel with the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), took place in Kigali, Rwanda between 20-21 June 2022.

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Commonwealth Youth Forum 2022

19 June 2022 to 21 June 2022

Conference

The Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF 2022), which is held in parallel with the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), took place in Kigali, Rwanda between 19-21 June 2022 with the theme of ‘Taking Charge of our Future’.

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New Commonwealth malaria report launched at annual health ministers’ meeting

In 2018, Commonwealth leaders committed to halving malaria by 2023. Despite significant efforts to maintain malaria programming through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth is off-track to meet that commitment, the 2022 Commonwealth Malaria Report has revealed

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60th Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group

The 60th meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) was held virtually on 16 May 2022. Following the meeting, the Group released their Concluding Statement.

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Commonwealth Youth Forum Taskforce

A youth-led, international taskforce has been established to deliver this year’s Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF 2022), which takes place in Rwanda in June.

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Commonwealth needs to be a loud voice for action on climate: Prime Minister of The Bahamas

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held another instance of the Marlborough House Dialogues, its new forum for discussion and dialogue with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Africa Anti-corruption conference concludes with strong commitment for greater collaboration to tackle corruption

Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa call for greater regional collaboration among member states in the fight against corruption.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General meets Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan

The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC met with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, today in Zanzibar for the first time.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with President Kagame in Kigali ahead of CHOGM2022

Commonwealth Secretary-General The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, met this week with His Excellency, President Paul Kagame and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Vincent Biruta at Village Urugwiro.

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CHOGM media hub

Media contacts, accreditation information and key logistics for CHOGM 2022.

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022

Leaders of the Commonwealth countries meet every two years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). CHOGM 2022 took place 20-25 June 2022, in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022

20 June 2022 to 25 June 2022

Conference

Leaders of the Commonwealth countries meet every two years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). CHOGM 2022 took place 20-25 June 2022, in Kigali, Rwanda.

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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) which takes place in Kigali, Rwanda during the week of 20 June.

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New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, and Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, have today announced the week of 20 June 2022 as the new date agreed with member countries for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

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Commonwealth theme for the year

Each year a theme is chosen for Commonwealth Day, which takes place on the second Monday in March. The theme informs events to mark the day and helps to guide activities by Commonwealth organisations throughout the year, including the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018 London

In April 2018, the UK hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) when leaders from all the member countries came together in London and Windsor. They reaffirmed our common values, addressed the shared global challenges we face and agreed how to work to create a better future for all our citizens, particularly young people.

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2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Leaders of Commonwealth countries meet every two years for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), hosted by different member countries on a rotating basis. Since 1971, a total of 25 meetings have been held, with the most recent being in the Rwanda in 2022.

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Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Statement on Cyprus 2021

The Commonwealth member states, having been briefed by the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, reaffirm herewith the status of Varosha as set out in relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, including Resolutions 550 (1984), 789 (1992) and 2587 (2021).

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CHOGM2024 social media toolkit

Join us for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022 by supporting us on social media.

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CHOGM 2021 to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC, are today announcing the postponement of CHOGM 2021 as a result of the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Commonwealth ministers back strong youth agenda for Heads of Government meeting

Youth ministers met on 9 April to agree priorities for young people at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda.

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40 candidates announced for Commonwealth Youth Council 2021 election

Forty young leaders have been announced as candidates who will stand in the election to join the Commonwealth Youth Council as executive members.

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Virtual Commonwealth Learning Week

27 April 2021 to 29 April 2021

Event

As the world continues to grapple with the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19, the Commonwealth Secretariat is adapting rapidly to new pressures, while maintaining efforts towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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