21 January 2016 to 22 January 2016
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The first Commonwealth Education Ministers Action Group (EMAG) meeting will take place between 21-22 January 2016.
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs announces the suspension of anti-homosexuality laws in Malawi.
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Commonwealth commends Malawi as it moves toward freedom of sexual orientation
The Commonwealth Secretariat marked International Human Rights Day with discussions on engaging young men and boys in the fight against child marriage
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Marking Human Rights Day with focus on engaging young men to end child marriage
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.
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International Day of Rural Women: statement by Secretary-General
October 5 2015 is World Teachers Day: “Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies”.
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World Teachers' Day: statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General
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.
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Commentary: Trade policy negotiations should contribute to sustainable fisheries
Over five days, between 5-11 September, more than 900 young people aged 14-18 competed in the Youth Games
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Sporting stars of Youth Games praised for creating new bonds and greater understanding
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize has been awarded to Jonathan Tel from the United Kingdom, for his entry The Human Phonograph.
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Jonathan Tel wins 2015 Short Story Prize
International Literacy Day 2015, ‘Literacy and Sustainable Societies’ - 8 September 2015
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International Literacy Day: statement by Secretary-General
The Commonwealth will help to unlock the potential of Caribbean countries to withstand natural disasters and economic challenges through powerful partnerships and meaningful assistance.
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Powerful partnerships will transform the Caribbean
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.
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Governments urged to recognise value of sport in sustainable development
The study on Preventing Child Marriage in the Commonwealth: the Role of Education was launched on Wednesday at the 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in The Bahamas.
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New Commonwealth report on child marriage is launched
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will arrive in Guyana on Saturday 27 June 2015 for a three-day visit
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Commonwealth Secretary-General visits Guyana
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2015 focuses on the Right to Rehabilitation, a right guaranteed by Article 14 of the Convention against Torture.
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Statement: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
The Riverside Education Foundation in India has won first prize in the 2015 Commonwealth Education Good Practice Awards
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Education Good Practice winners announced
The 19th triennial Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (19CCEM) opened Tuesday in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Bahamas meeting opens with call to ‘act now’ on education goals
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, met the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr Timothy Harris, on his ongoing visit to the country.
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Secretary-General's visit to St Kitts and Nevis
The Bahamas is set to welcome delegates to the Commonwealth’s largest ministerial meeting, which begins in Nassau on Tuesday.
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Bahamas all set for education meeting
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr Josephine Ojiambo's speaks at the 2015 Commonwealth Local Government Conference, Gaborone, Botswana
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Supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
The Commonwealth is developing decisive action plans, based on new and globally leading research, to tackle institutionalised exclusion of women in public bodies and private companies.
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Breaking the glass ceiling in public and private sector leadership
Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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World Oceans Day 2015
10 June 2015 to 11 June 2015
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The event will focus on findings from recent research conducted by the Gender Section on the position of women in leadership across the Commonwealth.
The Government of Grenada is working with the Commonwealth Secretariat to explore ways of boosting the country’s export potential.
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Grenada explores options for export development
To drive business and create employment opportunities, youth entrepreneurship organisations from six East African Commonwealth countries have agreed to join forces and form a regional alliance.
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Better for business – Young East African entrepreneurs join forces
Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development