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The Commonwealth welcomes talks between President Kenyatta and Raila Odinga

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland commends President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mr Raila Odinga for the talks they undertook in Nairobi on Friday.

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Remembering Commonwealth soldiers who fought for freedom

The Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, took part in a ceremony at London’s Memorial Gates this morning to honour the five million men and women from Commonwealth nations who served with the armed forces during the first and second world wars.

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Commonwealth Day Message by the Secretary-General

Never before in the history of our family of nations has there been such a remarkable season of gatherings as that heralded by Commonwealth Day 2018.

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Parliamentarians discuss Commonwealth collaboration

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland was part of a lively panel discussion at the Commonwealth Parliamentarian’s Forum in Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, this week.

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Commonwealth students, the 'hope of our world'

Students across the Commonwealth are being empowered to form fit-for-purpose national associations in their home country, so they can influence education policy.

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Secretary-General launches international Commonwealth Big Lunch

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has launched the international Commonwealth Big Lunch in Nadi, Fiji.

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Pragmatic partnerships: solution to educational challenges

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has challenged universities, teachers, youth and civil society to ‘offer pragmatic policy solutions’ to ensure a sustainable and resilient education system.

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Commonwealth is key to accessing climate funding

The Commonwealth can play a critical role in helping small states to get funds after natural disasters, according to Dominica’s foreign affairs minister.

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Secretary-General marks launch of inaugural UK India Youth Awards

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland paid tribute to the relationship between India and the UK at the launch of the UK India Youth Awards in London last night.’.

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The Gambia presents formal application to re-join the Commonwealth

To mark the final step of The Gambia’s bid to re-enter the Commonwealth, Ambassador Francis Blain has presented Secretary-General Patricia Scotland with his country’s formal application.

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Secretary-General calls for peace and unity during visit to southwest Cameroon

During the final part of a five-day visit to Cameroon in December, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland travelled to Buea, the capital of the southwest region of the country, and met with key stakeholders, including young people, elders, religious leaders and elected officials.

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Cameroon’s opposition parties discuss route to peace with Secretary-General

Leading political figures from across the spectrum have united in calling on Cameroonians to engage in dialogue to resolve the ongoing challenges within the country.

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Calls for peaceful dialogue in Cameroon

The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth has called for unity and peace during a meeting with the President of Cameroon.

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Secretary-General to visit Cameroon

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will arrive in Cameroon this evening to start a five-day official visit.

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Commonwealth 'diamond we forgot we had’ says Secretary-General

At a news conference during a successful first official trip to India, she said that member states were realising once again the importance of the Commonwealth family.

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Sport key to helping youth thrive, says India

India's youth minister has described sport as the vehicle for change when it comes to young people.

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India looks to work more closely with the Commonwealth

India has pledged to work even more closely with the Commonwealth. The renewed commitment was made at a meeting between the country's Minister of External Affairs Shusma Swaraj and Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.

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Working closer together to end domestic violence

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has paid a courtesy call to India's Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi.

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Commonwealth future: smarter, more resilient and gender balanced

India is leading the way with commitment and innovation that is smart and transformative, according to Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.

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President of Cyprus parliament visits Marlborough House

The president of the Cypriot parliament, Demetris Syllouris, has paid a courtesy call to the Secretary-General Patricia Scotland at the headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.

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Proposed Blue Charter top of the agenda

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland spoke of the importance of the Commonwealth’s proposed Blue Charter when she met with UN Special Envoy on Oceans Peter Thomson at Marlborough House.

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Secretary-General: A regenerative development model can help rebuild hurricane devastated nations

Storm ravaged countries need the Commonwealth’s innovative regenerative model to build back better and stronger, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland asserted last night in a powerful presentation about the Commonwealth’s importance.

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Commonwealth plays ‘crucial role’ says Malta PM

The prime minister of Malta, Dr Joseph Muscat, has said the Commonwealth is essential to both small and large member states

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Secretary General’s concern grows after another deadly Nigerian bombing

With news that at least 50 people were killed this week when a teenager suicide bomber attacked a mosque, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has reiterated her concern regarding the continued use of violence by extremist groups in Nigeria.

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Scholars represent ‘heritage and future of Commonwealth’

Graduates of a scholarship programme build Commonwealth connection and advance development by deepening understanding of the principles of the Commonwealth Charter.

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