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Event for young peace ambassadors: The Power of Youth to Build Peace in the Commonwealth

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The Commonwealth Secretariat Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit in partnership with the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN), is pleased to announce an upcoming event, entitled The Power of Youth to Build Peace in the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth countries adopt statement on promoting human rights through sport

Commonwealth member countries have unanimously adopted a statement to promote human rights and tackle discrimination at all levels of sport - from community games to elite sporting events.

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Statement on Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meeting

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) held its fifty-seventh meeting by video conference on 19 October 2020.

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Commonwealth landmark dialogue supports member countries with rapid COVID testing strategies

Officials from countries across the Commonwealth have joined doctors, pharmacists, researchers, test suppliers and World Health Organisation (WHO) experts to explore the best options for rapid COVID-19 testing.

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Get involved with Youth Work Week in November

2 November 2020 to 6 November 2020

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Youth workers today face tough and ever-increasing demands, supporting a population burdened with the multiplying and intensifying challenges of unemployment, pandemic, conflict and climate change.

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World Mental Health Day: Commonwealth Secretary-General urges countries to modernise mental health legislation

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has impressed upon member countries the importance of examining mental health legislation to see whether it is in line with the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.

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Commonwealth Secretariat and NO MORE Foundation launch campaign against domestic and sexual violence across 54 countries

The Commonwealth Secretariat and NO MORE Foundation have today launched a new campaign designed to help tackle the immediate crisis of the rapid increase in domestic and sexual violence due to the impacts of COVID-19

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Launch of ‘Commonwealth Says NO MORE’ portal for tackling domestic and sexual violence

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The Commonwealth Secretariat and the NO MORE Foundation will launch a new digital portal on 9 September to help the 54 member countries tackle domestic and sexual violence.

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Pandemic causing shrinking civil society space in the Commonwealth

Civil society organisations and human rights defenders are struggling to carry out their vital work amid strict measures imposed to curb Covid-19.

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Secretary-General appeals to Commonwealth to combat racism

The Commonwealth Secretary-General has made an impassioned plea for member countries to focus their energies on rooting out the “stain of racism” in their societies.

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BLOG: How a new sporting course can boost health and community spirit during COVID

Activity and sport are necessary parts of young people’s daily rhythm. We go to the gym, not just for the exercise, but also for the opportunity to socialise. A run in the park offers a chance to meet-up and perhaps play a game of football.

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Ministers welcome Commonwealth interventions to rebuild hard-hit sport sector

Commonwealth collaboration is vital to the recovery of the sport sector which has suffered a crushing blow from essential measures to stem the spread of COVID-19.

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Commonwealth to unveil ‘4D strategy’ on reviving sport at ministerial forum

A four-dimensional strategy will be unveiled at a major ministerial forum tomorrow, to help governments sustain the sport sector ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Commonwealth and partners launch first online course for using sport for sustainable development

A new free online course will help people and organisations harness the potential of sport in their work towards achieving sustainable development.

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Youth kick-off Commonwealth Action Series with call for inclusion and equality

The innovation, talent and expertise of young people are crucial ingredients in the fight against COVID-19, climate change and economic crises.

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Virtual Event: Commonwealth Action Series – Taking charge of our future

28 July 2020 to 2 December 2020

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The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a new webinar series from July to December to help young people have a louder voice in policy decisions affecting them.

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Commonwealth launches webinar series for youth to take charge of their future

The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a new webinar series for young people to have a louder voice in policy decisions affecting them.

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Caribbean countries explore strategies to shield young people from COVID-19 shock

Caribbean ministries of youth have met to discuss how best to protect young people from the damaging impacts of COVID-19.

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Deadline to enter 2021 Commonwealth education awards extended

The deadline to enter the 2021 Commonwealth education awards for good practice has been extended to 31 August 2020.

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Commonwealth launches webinar series to counter violent extremism

A webinar series has been launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat to help counter violent extremism and hate speech online.

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COVID-19 and Child Slavery: Commonwealth assesses impacts of pandemic on poorest children

Anti-slavery advocates have attended an online Commonwealth forum to share their concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world's most vulnerable children.

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Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes new domestic violence law for Seychelles

The Commonwealth Secretary-General has welcomed new legislation in Seychelles that will help curb violence against women and girls.

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Work on eSwatini’s human rights laws goes on with Commonwealth support

Continuing Commonwealth support is being provided in eSwatini to help ensure the country’s national human rights institution meets international standards.

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Applications open for Commonwealth young researcher challenge

The Commonwealth is co-launching a project to help young researchers examine the impact of COVID-19 on education systems.

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The hidden pandemic alongside COVID-19

As economies, institutions and social welfare sectors continue to buckle under the strain of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there is a dangerous escalation in the risk to the millions of people caught in the clutches of domestic and gender-based violence.

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