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New Commonwealth study to reveal true cost of violence against women and girls

Seychelles loses over USD 65 million each year to violence against women and girls (VAWG). That’s according to a new report to be launched by the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on her first official visit to the country.

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Gender equality by 2030, Secretary-General tells top women

A gathering of senior women commentators, columnists and activists heard about the Commonwealth’s practical action towards achieving gender equality across its 53 member states by 2030.

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Secretary-General commits to the Caribbean

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has reaffirmed her commitment to collaborating with leaders in the Caribbean following a visit to the region.

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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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New Commonwealth study to reveal true cost of violence against women and girls

Gender equality by 2030, Secretary-General tells top women

Secretary-General commits to the Caribbean

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

Innovation at heart of Commonwealth

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2018

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

Commonwealth fights back against ‘tsunami of global corruption’

Peaceful transition in Malaysia commended

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

Eastern Caribbean PMs welcome Commonwealth collaboration

Secretary-General urges youth to ‘dream big’

Secretary-General visits the Caribbean as hurricane countdown begins

Finance guarantee to help small states access international funds

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

CHOGM 2018 kicks off with launch of Commonwealth Innovation Hub

Forum to urge leaders to invest in women

Secretary-General: Commonwealth summit will seek to deliver

The future of Commonwealth young women is bright

Sport pays for itself in the Commonwealth

Shared prosperity for all Commonwealth citizens

Benefits of sport need to be measured

Bangladesh pledges sport linked to SDGs

Uncompromising Commonwealth commitment to sport integrity and governance

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

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