To commemorate IWD the Commonwealth Secretariat will be holding a panel discussion on: 'Sustained education of women and girls for their economic and political empowerment'.
Parliamentarians from Commonwealth countries in Asia have adopted a declaration to safeguard and promote human rights, concluding a three-day seminar in Sri Lanka.
The Government of Sri Lanka will host a Commonwealth seminar next week to improve human rights in Asia by strengthening the role of parliamentarians and establishing a dedicated regional network.
The Commonwealth should seek "equitable and decent work for all” to ensure no-one is left behind in a fast-changing world, states Deodat Maharaj at a joint conference of UNDP and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
A seminar, giving knowledge and skills to more effectively deal with domestic abuse was organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Guyana’s judiciary and the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association.
The Chair of a new Commonwealth Education Ministerial Group warns that countries are “still falling short” on outcomes for schoolchildren and students.
The Commonwealth Secretariat and United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) are partnering to launch an online discussion on 'Changing Patterns in Boys' Educational Achievement: What Can We Do To Make Things Better?'.
International Day of Rural Women on 15 October is a time to celebrate and applaud the role of women in rural development, food production and poverty eradication.
The mismanagement of ocean resources is placing the oceans under enormous pressure, with implications for humanity that we are only now beginning to fully appreciate.
The Commonwealth will help to unlock the potential of Caribbean countries to withstand natural disasters and economic challenges through powerful partnerships and meaningful assistance.
A group of policy experts drawn from across the Commonwealth has called on governments to invest in sport as a tool to contribute to internationally agreed development goals.