The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Malawi, former Botswana Vice-President Mompati Merafhe addressed journalists in Blantyre on 16 May 2014
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Arrival Statement by Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Malawi
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Former Vice President of Botswana Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe will lead a Commonwealth Observer Group to Malawi's elections on 20 May
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Observers sent to Malawi elections
Listen to the Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Mission being interviewed by the South African Broadcasting Corporation about the country's fifth National and Provincial Elections.
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South Africa elections 'crucial' says Akufo-Addo
5 May 2014 to 8 May 2014
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Law ministers and Attorneys-General from every continent in the world will meet in Botswana to share information and best practice.
"A peaceful and credible election with integrity is the best tribute South Africa can offer to the memory of Nelson Mandela as you continue to consolidate your vibrant democracy" - Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Mission to South Africa, Nana Akufo-Addo
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All eyes on South Africa as country goes to the polls, says Chair of Commonwealth observers
World Press Freedom Day is a day to recognise the essential contribution of journalists and journalism to national and international efforts to achieve peace, democracy and diversity.
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World Press Freedom Day message
The Secretary-General enquired from the Speaker about progress being made with the Commonwealth Secretariat’s offer of advice and assistance with legislative drafting.
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Sri Lankan Speaker visits Commonwealth Secretary-General
"The forthcoming elections are a significant milestone for South Africa. They mark the twentieth anniversary of the country’s first democratic elections, and are the first elections after the passing of former President Nelson Mandela" - Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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Commonwealth observes South African elections
Law ministers and attorneys-general from the 53-member Commonwealth will meet in Gaborone, Botswana early next month to discuss law and justice issues affecting Commonwealth citizens
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Ministers meet in Botswana to discuss law and human rights
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has welcomed developments in Fiji, including the announcement of elections in September 2014.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of Fiji elections
Interim Statement by the Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Maldives Majlis (Parliamentary) Elections, March 2014
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Maldives Parliamentary Elections 2014: Interim Statement
The Commonwealth Charter, adopted by all our member governments on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth, affirms that: ‘We are implacably opposed to all forms of discrimination, whether rooted in gender, race, colour, creed, political belief or other grounds’.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General’s statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Statement by Hon Bruce Golding, Chair, Commonwealth Observer Group, delivered at Traders Hotel in Malé, Maldives, on 19 March 2014
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Maldives Parliamentary Elections 2014: Arrival Statement
The Commonwealth and the British Red Cross signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to help countries minimise suffering during armed conflict.
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Commonwealth and British Red Cross work together to minimise suffering during war
The flag of the Republic of Fiji went up at the Commonwealth Secretariat gardens in London, following a positive decision to change the status of the country's membership in the organisation.
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Fiji flag flies again following Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group decision
CMAG decided that Fiji’s current full suspension from the Commonwealth should be changed to suspension from the councils of the Commonwealth, thus permitting Fiji once again to participate in a range of Commonwealth activities.
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Concluding statement of the 43rd Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group
Bruce Golding, the former Prime Minister of Jamaica, will lead a Commonwealth Observer Group to Maldives for parliamentary elections there this month.
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Ex Jamaican PM leads Observer Group, Maldives Elections
“We hope that a credible and inclusive parliamentary election can be held in accordance with the constitution, and that Maldivians will be able to cast their votes with confidence and with the will of the people being respected.”
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Statement, Commonwealth Secretary-General, Maldives
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group will hold its 43rd meeting in London on Friday, 14 March 2014.
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Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, meeting, London
The Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) will be meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday 11 March for its 2014 Annual Meeting.
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Commonwealth human rights forum to meet in Geneva
Explore our interactive presentation to learn more about this year's Commonwealth Theme: #TeamCommonwealth
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How the Commonwealth works to change lives through shared goals and values
Senior officials from election management bodies in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean will be trained to explore ways of preventing, managing and resolving election-related disputes.
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Commonwealth to train election officials on preventing conflicts
The newly established Commonwealth Youth Council launched in Nigeria an international campaign to reduce incidents of violence perpetrated by young people at elections.
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Commonwealth Youth Council launches campaign to end election violence
The Commonwealth stands ready to provide whatever support may be considered helpful in the post-election period in Bangladesh.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General on Bangladesh: "Address differences through purposeful dialogue"
The Chairperson of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is the responsibility of all stakeholders in the country to ensure that its elections are peaceful, fair and credible.
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Credible elections a duty for all stakeholders, says Professor Jega