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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World Mental Health Day: Commonwealth Secretary-General urges countries to modernise mental health legislation
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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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Commonwealth Secretariat and NO MORE Foundation launch campaign against domestic and sexual violence across 54 countries
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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.
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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Pandemic causing shrinking civil society space in the Commonwealth
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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Secretary-General appeals to Commonwealth to combat racism
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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BLOG: How a new sporting course can boost health and community spirit during COVID
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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Ministers welcome Commonwealth interventions to rebuild hard-hit sport sector
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 to unveil ‘4D strategy’ on reviving sport at ministerial forum
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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Commonwealth and partners launch first online course for using sport for sustainable development
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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Youth kick-off Commonwealth Action Series with call for inclusion and equality
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.
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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Commonwealth launches webinar series for youth to take charge of their future
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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Caribbean countries explore strategies to shield young people from COVID-19 shock
The deadline to enter the 2021 Commonwealth education awards for good practice has been extended to 31 August 2020.
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Deadline to enter 2021 Commonwealth education awards extended
A webinar series has been launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat to help counter violent extremism and hate speech online.
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Commonwealth launches webinar series to counter violent extremism
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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COVID-19 and Child Slavery: Commonwealth assesses impacts of pandemic on poorest children
The Commonwealth Secretary-General has welcomed new legislation in Seychelles that will help curb violence against women and girls.
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Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes new domestic violence law for Seychelles
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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Work on eSwatini’s human rights laws goes on with Commonwealth support
The Commonwealth is co-launching a project to help young researchers examine the impact of COVID-19 on education systems.
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Applications open for Commonwealth young researcher challenge
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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The hidden pandemic alongside COVID-19
Acute challenges faced by LGBTI+ people must be addressed as part of an inclusive approach to tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.
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LGBTI+ communities face equality and inclusion challenges during Covid-19
Commonwealth health ministers have agreed to coordinate their response in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
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Commonwealth health ministers agree to share advice and solutions in coronavirus battle
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The Commonwealth health ministers will meet virtually on 14 May for their annual summit.
Last week, millions of children and young people should have been returning to classrooms after the Easter break.
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Protecting school feeding programmes to support children during Covid-19
Public parks have been gated shut, beaches emptied and stadia deserted, as an unprecedented 2.5 billion people across the world are told to sit at home.
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Exercise can be good for you and your country especially during a crisis like COVID-19