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Secretary-General reaffirms Commonwealth support to ratify Arms Trade Treaty

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has reaffirmed the Commonwealth’s support to countries seeking to promote humanitarian law.

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Video: Launch of the Commonwealth Hub

Her Majesty The Queen today launched a new Commonwealth Hub which will bring Commonwealth organisations together in the same location to create a collaborative, dynamic and innovative way of working.

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Negative effects of “de-risking” banks discussed at Commonwealth headquarters

Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and Public Service, Audley Shaw, met in London with the Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, to discuss strict new banking procedures designed to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

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World Oceans Day 2016 Theme - ‘Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet’

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland

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Commonwealth Secretary-General congratulates Guyana on Golden Jubilee

Cultural festivals, flag raising ceremonies and float parades ushered in Guyana’s Golden Jubilee of Independence. The diverse and resource-rich country gained their independence in 1966.

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Cyclone Roanu in Bangladesh

Condolences and deep sympathy to the government and people of Bangladesh following tragic loss of life, displacement of people and widespread devastation.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General says ‘No More’ to domestic violence

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland made a heartfelt appeal today in support of a new campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence in the United Kingdom.

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International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

The vision of the Commonwealth Secretariat is to help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.

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Commonwealth pledges to partner against corruption at London Summit

The Commonwealth stands “shoulder to shoulder” with all those committed to calling time on corruption - Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, Anti-Corruption Summit, 12 May 2016.

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Secretary-General Scotland meets with The Prince of Wales

Commonwealth Secretary-General Scotland met with The Prince of Wales at Clarence House, where they took the opportunity to discuss matters of common interest, including climate action and opportunities for young people.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General expresses sympathy and solidarity with the Government and people of Rwanda

Catastrophic landslides in Rwanda over recent days cause loss of life and devastation to homes.

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Secretary-General Scotland talks to BBC News about global anti-corruption efforts

Commonwealth Secretary-General Scotland speaks to the BBC on the importance of the Tackling Corruption Together conference on Wednesday 11 May 2016.

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Queen receives Secretary-General at Buckingham Palace

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland meets the Queen - 4 May 2016.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Scotland reaffirms commitment to Belize

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has declared her intention to call an urgent meeting of the ministerial committee on the Belize-Guatemala border dispute.

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Secretary-General urges young people in Belize to 'dream big'

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland visits students during trip to Belize.

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Jamaica’s PM pledges 'highest support' to the Commonwealth

Opportunities for young people, boosting commerce, addressing public debt, and dealing with acute sea-level rises topped the agenda in the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s engagement with senior officials in Jamaica.

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Secretary-General in Jamaica to pledge Commonwealth support

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland says partnership key to achieving prosperity for all Jamaicans

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Secretary-General wishes HM The Queen a happy 90th birthday

Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC wishes HM The Queen a happy 90th birthday.

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COP21 signing: Commonwealth reaffirms commitment to climate action

An outcome of the Paris climate conference (COP21) in December 2015, the agreement saw 195 countries adopt the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal.

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Commonwealth to tackle corruption with kitemark and office for justice reform

Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC today announced plans to launch a new Commonwealth ‘kitemark’ against corruption, alongside an Office of Civil and Criminal Justice Reform to help countries enhance policy-making and legislation.

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Commonwealth and UNESCO renew ties

Paris, 15 April: The Commonwealth and UNESCO have entered into a new agreement to cooperate in the areas of Education, Youth and Sport and Peace-building and Dialogue.

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‘Without journalism there is no democracy’ says new president of journalists association

The Commonwealth Journalists Association has elected a new President, Mahendra Ved, a senior journalist based on New Delhi and the President of the CJA’s India branch.

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‘You are the voice of our citizens,’ Secretary-General tells journalists at conference

Opening a conference of journalists from around the Commonwealth, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC said that free and fair reporting is essential to good governance.

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Secretary-General expresses great sadness on learning of tragic fire in Kerala, India

Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC expresses great sadness on learning of the tragic fire during local new year celebrations in the Indian state of Kerala.

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Focus on early intervention to counter violent extremism, says Secretary-General

Addressing a major United Nations conference in Geneva, Secretary-General Scotland pledged the Commonwealth’s commitment to support the United Nations Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism.

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