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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Statement: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
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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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Secretary-General's visit to St Kitts and Nevis
Caribbean governments and judges are set to benefit from a new initiative to boost participation in international legal conventions, which will help improve access to justice for citizens.
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Improving access to justice in the Caribbean
The heads of anti-corruption agencies in Africa have called for greater collaboration between governments, media, the public and international organisations, as part of a coordinated drive to root out corruption across the continent.
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African agencies seek broad coalition to fight corruption
The Prime Minister of Samoa has signalled that central government agencies should be strengthened to “lead and drive relevant reforms” that improve the delivery of public services.
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Pacific governments meet to strengthen public service delivery
Interim statement by Hon Kate Wilkinson, Chairperson of Commonwealth Observer Group
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Guyana elections 2015: interim statement by Commonwealth Observer Group
The Commonwealth Electoral Network aims to ensure elections around the 53-nation Commonwealth community are fair, credible and transparent.
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Commonwealth Electoral Network: setting the ‘gold standard’ in elections
Guyana Elections 2015: Commonwealth Observer Group arrival statement by Hon Kate Wilkinson
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Guyana Elections 2015: Commonwealth Observer Group Arrival Statement
The Commonwealth Observer Group to Nigeria’s 2015 Presidential and National Assembly Elections issues its interim statement.
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Nigeria elections 2015: interim statement by Commonwealth Observer Group
Commonwealth Spokesperson statement on Guyana
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Commonwealth Spokesperson statement on Guyana
Small states to have say on rule of law and justice in post-2015 negotiations
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Small states to have say on rule of law and justice in post-2015 negotiations
Nigeria elections 2015: arrival statement by Commonwealth Observer Group
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Nigeria elections 2015: Arrival Statement by Commonwealth Observer Group
Secretary-General extends his condolences following the death of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister
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Lee Kuan Yew 1923 - 2015 : Tribute by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
The Commonwealth Secretariat and African Union have held discussions in Addis Ababa on ways to strengthen collaboration in trade advocacy, electoral support and women’s leadership, among other areas.
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Commonwealth and African Union strengthen partnership to assist member countries
Visit of the Secretary-General to UNESCO
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Visit of the Secretary-General to UNESCO
The Final Report of the Observer Group
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Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2015: Final Report
The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy to Lesotho, Dr Rajen Prasad, visited the Kingdom of Lesotho from 3-11 March 2015 after the 28 February General Elections.
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Commonwealth Special Envoy to Lesotho: Departure Statement
Josephine Ojiambo meets a cross-party delegation from the Parliament of Mozambique to discuss ongoing collaboration.
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Deputy Secretary-General meets with delegation from the Parliament of Mozambique
Malta Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting announcement
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Malta Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting announcement
International Women’s Day 2015: ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All’
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International Women’s Day 2015: ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All’
Commonwealth junior election professionals share their knowledge and experience in electoral management
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Commonwealth junior election professionals gather in India for training
Commonwealth Observer Group's Interim Statement on the 2015 National Assembly Election in Lesotho
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Lesotho election: Commonwealth Observer Group interim statement
Commonwealth governments have set out recommendations to look at ways to counter the risks and maximise potential economic benefits of virtual currencies.
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Commonwealth governments call for legislative reforms to prevent criminal exploitation of virtual currencies
We wish the people of Lesotho - the beautiful Mountain Kingdom - well, as they go out on Saturday to exercise their franchise.
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Lesotho Election 2015: Commonwealth Observer Group Arrival Statement
World Day of Social Justice - 20 February. Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General.
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World Day of Social Justice - 20 February