The working session will be convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Forum for National Human Rights Institutions in Kigali, Rwanda, 5-7 May 2015.
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National human rights institutions meet to consider stronger efforts to end child marriage
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Delegates from small states at Commonwealth Conference on Finance for Development in Small States.
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Small states call for concessions
5 May 2015 to 7 May 2015
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'The Future of the Caribbean: Disruptive thinking. Bold action. Practical outcomes'
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Caribbean youth priorities take centre stage at Ministerial meeting in Antigua and Barbuda
'Youth, Innovation and Sustainable Development: the Commonwealth in a Post-2015 World'.
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Commonwealth Lecture
Commonwealth and La Francophonie member countries take part in “vital” dialogue with the G20 in Washington DC on 14 April.
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Commonwealth and La Francophonie to hold “vital” dialogue with G20
Partnership agreement signed to strengthen civil society participation in upcoming 19CCEM.
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Civil society agreement signed ahead of education meeting
Project aims to boost prospects of Caribbean small states in areas such as security, innovation and energy and private sector development.
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Commonwealth project to boost the development prospects of Caribbean small states
Small states to have say on rule of law and justice in post-2015 negotiations
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Small states to have say on rule of law and justice in post-2015 negotiations
The Commonwealth Secretariat and African Union (AU) held a high-level dialogue in New York last week to address women’s political leadership in delivering democracy and development in Africa.
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Women’s political leadership in Africa – time to look beyond numbers
The Commonwealth Secretariat and African Union have held discussions in Addis Ababa on ways to strengthen collaboration in trade advocacy, electoral support and women’s leadership, among other areas.
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Commonwealth and African Union strengthen partnership to assist member countries
Visit of the Secretary-General to UNESCO
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Visit of the Secretary-General to UNESCO
Ministers and senior officials responsible for gender equality and women’s empowerment will meet in New York from 12 -15 March 2015.
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New York consultation to focus on women's political leadership and post-2015 agenda
Malta Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting announcement
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Malta Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting announcement
The Commonwealth Women’s Forum is needed to “unearth responses to the challenges that women and girls are facing”
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Women’s Forum to “unearth” solutions to gender issues
International Women’s Day 2015: ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All’
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International Women’s Day 2015: ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All’
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The theme for International Women’s Day 2015 is ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All’.
Durban bids to host XXII Commonwealth Games
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Durban bids to host XXII Commonwealth Games
Kamalesh Sharma addressed the High Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council's 28th Regular Session in Geneva on 3 March 2015.
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Secretary-General addresses UN Human Rights Council
The Commonwealth of Learning has set out a strategy to expand the “efficiency, scale and quality” of education across the 53-nation Commonwealth community.
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Commonwealth of Learning targets education and skills in developing countries
Education Ministers Meeting “critical” for better education systems
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Education Ministers Meeting “critical” for better education systems
Reception to Launch 2015 Commonwealth Business Forum. Remarks by Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma
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Reception to launch 2015 Commonwealth Business Forum
World Day of Social Justice - 20 February. Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General.
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World Day of Social Justice - 20 February
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma announces the new online health initiative ‘CommonHealth’.
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Secretary-General announces new online health initiative ‘CommonHealth’
Africa Region Youth Ministers made a number of commitments in a statement to advance youth development across the region with a view to giving young people better support and resources.
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Youth Ministers endeavour to stem rising threat of extremism by prioritising youth development