The realisation of human rights is central to successfully achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights told a Commonwealth audience in London last Friday.
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Human rights central to the SDGs - UN High Commissioner
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Commonwealth kinship and affinity, and the similarity of our systems of law and governance, will help in the fight against cybercrime, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said today.
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We need to act collaboratively to tackle the devastating consequences of cybercrime
It is well-known that parliamentarians have a special role in the promotion and protection of human rights, a responsibility which they share with the executive and the judiciary.
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Parliaments and parliamentarians – a significant role in the promotion and protection of human rights
A leading international academic on the prevention of violence says the Commonwealth is uniquely placed to take forward cross-sector policy interventions that could protect millions of lives.
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Commonwealth is uniquely placed to counter violence says leading expert
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has made her inaugural speech at the High Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Peace in the home means peace in our communities, says Secretary-General
16 October 2017 to 19 October 2017
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The aim of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting is to facilitate information sharing, best practice and collaboration among countries who share a common legal tradition.
Commonwealth countries are rated among the least corrupt in Transparency International’s 2016 Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Commonwealth countries among least corrupt in Corruption Perceptions Index
From the Archive: Commonwealth leaders agreed a programme of economic sanctions against apartheid-era South Africa in 1986.
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From the Archive: Sanctions agreed against apartheid-era South Africa
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
A blog by Roger Koranteng, anti-corruption adviser and head of public sector governance at the Commonwealth Secretariat.
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In a practical way, the Commonwealth delivers on global anti-corruption agenda
1969: Arnold Smith addresses Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
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From the Archive: Alliances can create ‘responsible and just world society’
Parliamentarians and ministers at a Commonwealth meeting in Namibia have committed to urgent action to tackle cybercrime.
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African parliamentarians outline next steps to tackle cybercrime
Anti-corruption agencies in Africa have received training from the Commonwealth on how to best manage evidence in corruption cases.
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Commonwealth supports African countries to prosecute corruption cases
The Commonwealth Secretariat, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have just published a new book which brings together guidance on how to tackle corruption.
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New universal global guidelines for anti-corruption law
24 January 2017 to 26 January 2017
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The conference aims to strengthen parliamentary skills and knowledge in how rule of law can best protect and promote human rights.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will deliver Transparency International-UK’s Anti-Corruption Lecture on Thursday 8 December 2016.
28 November 2016 to 1 December 2016
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Africa Workshop: Commonwealth Parliamentary Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Project will examine cybersecurity within the context of the Africa region.
Senior officials from across the Commonwealth have outlined their rule of law priorities for 2017. Meeting in London, representatives from 22 countries set the agenda for next year’s law ministers meeting to be held in the Bahamas.
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Rule of law essential to sustainable development
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
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
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland's statement on receiving news that the Maldives Government has today decided to leave the Commonwealth.
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Secretary-General statement on Maldives decision to leave the Commonwealth
Grenada’s prime minister, Keith Mitchell, has praised a Commonwealth anti-corruption initiative in the Caribbean which is supporting efforts by national authorities to combat illegal practices such as fraud and bribery.
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Prime Minister of Grenada salutes Commonwealth anti-corruption agenda
Officials from anti-corruption agencies across Africa have described as “immeasurable” a course organised by a Commonwealth training academy which is upskilling a cadre of enforcers to counter corrupt practices.
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Stepping up the fight against corruption in Africa with training of trainers
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland concluded her first official visit to Asia on Tuesday, as part of a global Commonwealth drive to promote innovation in public service, good governance and human rights.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General wraps up Malaysia visit, promotes good governance