An election taskforce has been set up in the Pacific nation of Nauru to assess reforms put forward by international observers from the Commonwealth and Pacific Islands Forum.
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Nauru election taskforce to assess observer recommendations
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The Commonwealth Secretariat has been monitoring developments in Dominica and was saddened by the violence that occurred following a public meeting on 7 February.
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Commonwealth Secretariat encourages peaceful discourse in Dominica
The head of Nauru’s newly established electoral commission has hailed the Commonwealth for strengthening the country’s democracy.
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Nauru elections: Commonwealth brings ‘credibility in strengthening democracy’
The Vanuatu Electoral Office, which has a permanent staff of just seven, is preparing for provincial polls next month.
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'With Commonwealth help we will see Vanuatu’s democracy become stronger'
A Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson has said the organisation welcomes any effort by the newly elected government of The Gambia to re-apply for membership of the Commonwealth.
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Statement on The Gambia re-joining the Commonwealth
Government ministers and legal advisers from across the Commonwealth are meeting to lay the foundation for a global network of parliamentary champions of human rights.
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Parliamentarians to make commitment on human rights
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
A group of Cameroonian citizens chanted, sang and carried signs outside the gates of the Commonwealth’s headquarters in London today. They were protesting alleged human rights abuses against the country’s Anglophone community.
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Commonwealth official responds to Cameroonian protesters
A leading member of the Commonwealth Youth Council has become the youngest ever senator in Trinidad and Tobago’s history.
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Youth Council leader becomes youngest Trinidad and Tobago senator
A delegation of more than 30 speakers and parliamentary officials met with Secretary-General Patricia Scotland last week to hear her plans and share advice on how to best work together to achieve equality.
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Human rights high on agenda for speakers of parliament
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
Commonwealth election observers have offered recommendations for strengthening Zambia’s electoral processes and political environment, in a report published today.
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Commonwealth observer report on Zambia’s election released
The Commonwealth is a pioneer which offers innovative solutions to global challenges, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland told legislators at the 2016 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.
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The Commonwealth can support parliaments across the world, says Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, warmly congratulates the President-Elect of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo, following a successful election.
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Secretary-General congratulates President-Elect Nana Akufo Addo
As the people of Ghana await the final outcome of the elections, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Thabo Mbeki, commended the country for its role in ensuring the success of the electoral process so far.
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Commonwealth observers in Ghana issue interim statement on 2016 general elections
Statement by HE Thabo Mbeki, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Ghana’s 2016 General Elections.
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Interim Statement: Ghana’s 2016 General Elections
Statement by H.E. Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the 2016 Ghana General Elections
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Commonwealth Observer Group: Ghana readies itself for 2016 General Elections
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, has welcomed the election results in The Gambia.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes election results in The Gambia
Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, HE Thabo Mbeki, arrival statement ahead of Ghana’s General Elections scheduled for 7 December 2016.
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Arrival Statement for Ghana General Elections 2016
International organisations have welcomed efforts to agree a peace accord in Ghana ahead of the 7 December general elections.
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Commonwealth and partners issue joint call for ‘non-violent’ Ghana elections
Dr Kamal Hossain, co-author of the landmark Commonwealth report, ‘Civil Paths to Peace’, called on Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
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Renowned Bangladeshi jurist calls on Secretary-General Scotland
Commonwealth observers are in Ghana for the presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December 2016.
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Election 2016: The Commonwealth observes Ghana’s general elections
Social media is transforming the way elections are conducted, with candidates exchanging doorstep campaigning for new battlegrounds on Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter to sway voters.
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Election bodies back Commonwealth guidelines on good practice and social media
The former president of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group in next month's general elections in Ghana.
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Thabo Mbeki heads Commonwealth electoral mission in Ghana
Grenada’s referendum next week could mark a new chapter when it comes to the rights of people with disabilities and gender equality.
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Supporting public awareness campaign in Grenada referendum