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Manual for managing rehabilitation of ex-terrorists launches at Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting

Community-level rehabilitation key to preventing further violence as terrorism and extremism remain significant across Commonwealth.

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Pandemic-proofing election management

The COVID-19 pandemic presented new challenges for the administration of elections. A new Commonwealth briefing paper offers strategies to help Caribbean countries improve the way future elections are held during public health crises.

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Commonwealth to observe Papua New Guinea’s 2022 national elections

Former president of Nauru, H.E. Baron Waqa, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group to Papua New Guinea’s national election. Polling will take place between 2 and 22 July.

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Human Rights Unit engages with Government, private sector and civil society stakeholders on Business and Human Rights in Mauritius

On 26 May 2022, the Human Rights Unit of the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted a one-day workshop on business and human rights at the Labourdonnais Hotel, Port Louis, Mauritius, attended by over 30 key stakeholders in Government, parastatal bodies, civil society, businesses, and trade unions in Mauritius.

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Commonwealth Adviser recognised for commitment in the fight against corruption

During the Caribbean anti-corruption conference in St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Roger Koranteng was recognised for his work on tackling corruption across the Commonwealth.

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Caribbean anti-corruption chiefs endorse measures to tackle corruption

Heads of anti-corruption agencies in the Commonwealth Caribbean conclude their annual conference in St Kitts and Nevis with a rallying call for collaborations to strengthen anti-corruption efforts.

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Side event: Focus on legal responses to the climate crisis

8 June 2022 to 8 June 2022

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Effective implementation of the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) will require countries to develop and strengthen their enabling legal frameworks at the national level.

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Secretary-General calls for greater collaborative efforts to tackle corruption in the Caribbean

The Commonwealth Secretary-General has called for greater collaboration among Commonwealth Caribbean member states in the fight against corruption. She was speaking at the opening of an anti-corruption conference, currently underway in St Kitts and Nevis.

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8th Commonwealth Caribbean Anti-Corruption Conference

23 May 2022 to 25 May 2022

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The 8th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) will take place in St. Kitts and Nevis, and virtually, from 23 – 25 May 2022 under the theme, ‘Controlling Corruption – Preventative Mechanisms Work Better Than Reactive Measures’.

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Roadmap for Success: Implementing the Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks

7 June 2022 to 7 June 2022

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In 2021, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Global Infrastructure Anti-Corruption Centre, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors published the Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks.

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Women leaders inspired by sharing experiences and best practice at leadership workshop

As part of the “Commonwealth Inclusive Dialogue and Women’s Political Participation” project, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UN Women and Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) jointly hosted a three-day workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean two weeks ago.

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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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12th Africa anti-corruption conference opens with clarion call for collective action to stamp out corruption

The 12th edition of the Secretariat’s landmark Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa is currently underway in Kigali to discuss the impacts of corruption on sustainable development and strategies for combating corruption

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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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12th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa

3 May 2022 to 7 May 2022

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The 12th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 3 – 7 May 2022 under the theme: ‘Combating Corruption for Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa’.

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Strengthening women's role in politics is key to solving today's crises

Investing in the inclusion of women and girls in political processes and leadership directly benefits economic growth, good governance and participatory democracy.

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Commonwealth trains Zambian staff on management and corruption mitigation measures

More than 20 senior leadership and management staff from the Anti-Corruption Commission of Zambia have completed a four-day workshop aimed at equipping them with skills to successfully lead anti-corruption agencies and mitigate corruption both within the organisation and externally.

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The Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks

Practical, comprehensive, and measurable steps to fight corruption

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Second Marlborough Dialogues welcomes former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the second session of its Marlborough Dialogues in London today. The dialogues are a new forum for discussion with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Marlborough Dialogues welcomes the Deputy President of Kenya

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the first instance of a new forum for discussion and dialogue with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Statement to Human Rights Council

Read the statement by The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations to the 49th regular session on the Human Rights Council.

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