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Golden mace “a symbol of The Queen’s legacy”, says Secretary-General

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland paid homage to Her Majesty The Queen’s “legacy of peace” yesterday in a special edition of the popular British television programme, Antiques Roadshow.

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Innovation at heart of Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has shared her vision for the Commonwealth, which is anchored on innovation, leadership and inclusiveness, with emerging leaders.

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International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2018

The Commonwealth Charter underscores our common commitment to the values of equality and respect for the protection and promotion of human rights.

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Commonwealth Secretariat ‘international organisation daring to think outside the box’

Nigeria’s foreign minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has praised the leadership of Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland and the work being carried out by the Secretariat.

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Commonwealth fights back against ‘tsunami of global corruption’

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has outlined her vision to fight corruption in the Commonwealth. She was speaking at the opening of the 8th Commonwealth Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.

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Peaceful transition in Malaysia commended

The Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has congratulated Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad following successful elections in Malaysia on 9 May.

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Judges and prosecutors meet to strengthen laws against money laundering and terrorist financing

A meeting of Caribbean judges and prosecutors will help to identify strategies to strengthen money laundering and terrorist financing laws, says Guyana President David Granger.

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Eastern Caribbean PMs welcome Commonwealth collaboration

Prime ministers in the Caribbean have welcomed the Commonwealth’s new array of powerful initiatives to shield small states from the ravages of storms, cyclones and hurricanes and help them build back better if they are hit.

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Secretary-General urges youth to ‘dream big’

Prime Minister Allen Chastanet and Secretary-General Patricia Scotland joined forces to inspire and support young people at the Caribbean Youth Conference in Saint Lucia this week.

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Secretary-General visits the Caribbean as hurricane countdown begins

Patricia Scotland is meeting with leaders in the Caribbean to explore the Commonwealth’s role in minimising the impact of extreme weather events as the region’s hurricane season approaches.

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Finance guarantee to help small states access international funds

An innovative way for small states to obtain easier access to international trade finance has been launched at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London.

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Global heavyweights pay tribute to the Commonwealth’s unity and strength

Heavyweights from across the world of politics, industry and activism today paid tribute to the strength, unity and diversity of the Commonwealth at the start of ‘Super Tuesday’.

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CHOGM 2018 kicks off with launch of Commonwealth Innovation Hub

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland launched the Commonwealth Innovation Hub on the opening day of the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London.

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Forum to urge leaders to invest in women

The Second Commonwealth Women’s Forum begins in London on Monday with a call for women’s rights to be firmly on the agenda of leaders when they meet later in the week.

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Secretary-General: Commonwealth summit will seek to deliver

Leaders from 53 countries will gather in London next week for the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The week-long summit is expected to attract around 5,000 participants from government, business, and civil society under the theme ‘Towards a Common Future’.

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The future of Commonwealth young women is bright

Young leadership, gender empowerment and the future of women in the Commonwealth. Just three of the varied topics discussed at the Women of the World Festival (WOW) in Brisbane, Australia, where Commonwealth Secretary-General was a key speaker.

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Sport pays for itself in the Commonwealth

The debate is the Commonwealth Secretariat’s signature annual event and the first to be held outside London. The inaugural event in 2016 was a tie. It focused on whether government investment should be focused on health outcomes or broader human and social development results.

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Shared prosperity for all Commonwealth citizens

The role of the Commonwealth is a positive influence for strengthening trade links across boundaries and building prosperity in which all can share, said Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.

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Benefits of sport need to be measured

Sport helps education, health, gender equality, breaks down barriers and ensures social and economic empowerment.

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Bangladesh pledges sport linked to SDGs

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has met the Bangladesh Youth and Sports Minister Dr Biren Sikder on the margins of the 9th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting at the Gold Coast in Australia.

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Uncompromising Commonwealth commitment to sport integrity and governance

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has said effective partnerships between sport and government will help to realise sport as a 'tool for development'.

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Australia set to host Gold Coast Games and Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting

Sport is set to play a starring role in Australia from next week, with a major Commonwealth ministerial conference taking place the day before the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

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New Zealand and Commonwealth pledge to collaborate on climate change

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has met Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her first official visit to New Zealand.

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Secretary-General to visit New Zealand

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will meet New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern when she visits the country on her first official visit.

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African trade deal 'amazing' for Commonwealth

A deal which allows Commonwealth citizens better access to trade across Africa is good for member states. That’s according to Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, who was speaking with Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta during her first official visit to the country.

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