We, the Heads of the international election observation and expert missions in Kenya, have been following preparations for the 9 August 2022 general elections by all stakeholders in Kenya, including the campaign activities of political parties, party coalitions, and candidates.
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Joint pre-election statement on the 9 August 2022 elections in Kenya
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The Chairperson of the Commonwealth group observing Kenya's elections has called for everyone involved to follow the example of the contenders and commit to a peaceful process.
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Commitment to peace must be supported by all in Kenya, says leader of Commonwealth Observer Group
A Commonwealth team observing Papua New Guinea’s election has expressed concern about the voting process.
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Commonwealth observers advise “urgent review” as many voters left out of Papua New Guinea polling
As counting continues, three weeks of voting in Papua New Guinea’s election are officially over.
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Focus switches to counting votes in Papua New Guinea as polling period ends
The Commonwealth has announced the appointment of Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae to lead its observer group for Kenya’s upcoming general elections.
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Kenya Elections: Former Botswana President to head Commonwealth Observer Group
More than 20 restorative justice officers have taken part in capacity-building workshops on handling complex and sensitive cases under a programme supporting Jamaica’s efforts to strengthen its criminal justice system.
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Commonwealth Secretariat trains Jamaican restorative justice officials
Polling has officially begun in Papua New Guinea as the country chooses its members of parliament in its national election.
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Commonwealth observers stationed across Papua New Guinea as nation votes
The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Papua New Guinea and begun its assessment of the electoral process, in the run-up to polling in the Papua New Guinea National Election from 2nd July.
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Commonwealth’s election observers on duty in Papua New Guinea
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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Commonwealth to observe Papua New Guinea’s 2022 national elections
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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Human Rights Unit engages with Government, private sector and civil society stakeholders on Business and Human Rights in Mauritius
The Commonwealth Observer Group has presented its final report on Gambia’s 2021 presidential elections. The Group deemed the election peaceful, credible, transparent, and inclusive, and offered recommendations for consideration to improve future elections.
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Commonwealth releases final observer report on Gambia’s 2021 presidential election
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.
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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Secretary-General calls for greater collaborative efforts to tackle corruption in the Caribbean
This week, young people in Mauritius are joining a 3-day workshop on ‘Human Rights and Youth Engagement’ to help build local young people’s confidence and knowledge of human rights and empower them to deliver human rights training sessions to youth in their communities.
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Commonwealth works with Mauritius to shape next generation of leaders to prioritise human rights
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’.
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.
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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Second Marlborough Dialogues welcomes former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga
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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Marlborough Dialogues welcomes the Deputy President of Kenya
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) assesses violations of Commonwealth values and recommends measures to restore democracy and constitutional rule. Its activities, composition and remit are reviewed every two years.
1 July 2020
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In 2020, the Commonwealth commemorated 40 years of election observation.
On Human Rights Day, The Commonwealth's Dr Shavana Haythornthwaite and Dr Justin Pettit, explain that human rights are also a crucial part of the solution to effectively addressing environmental degradation and climate change.
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Human Rights Day: From recognition to action on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment
The unique but customary way Gambians cast their votes in the 2021 presidential election did not hinder transparency, according to Commonwealth observers.
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Gambian presidential election “transparent” as marbles make democracy count, says Commonwealth observers
The opening of polls in The Gambia's presidential election received an enthusiastic response from voters who patiently formed long queues to cast their votes.
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The sound of democracy as Gambians go to the polls with a difference
A Commonwealth election observer group has arrived in Banjul, Gambia to observe the presidential election due to be held on Saturday, 4 December 2021.
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Election observation group arrives in The Gambia
A five-day series of workshops designed to help African election professionals keep pace with best practice has concluded in Ghana.
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Election experts upskill at African training event