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The Commonwealth celebrates ‘Unlocking opportunities together’

Commonwealth Day was celebrated on 9 March, reaffirming the Commonwealth’s desire for peace among all peoples and nations, and the belief that, together, opportunities can be unlocked for everyone, everywhere.

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Sierra Leone Human Rights Commission

Sierra Leone Human Rights Commission strengthened to protect fundamental freedoms

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The Commonwealth unpacks critical negotiations for decarbonising global shipping

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Commonwealth observers prepare for pivotal Gabon presidential election

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Commonwealth youth leaders take centre stage for summit

Debate teams at the 9th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development

Commonwealth debate reinforces the "intangible cultural heritage of sport"

Danny Faure

Former Seychelles President Danny Faure to lead Commonwealth Observer Group to Gabon's Presidential Election

Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey

New Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey pledges to advance Commonwealth values in a divided world

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Cameroon election officials commend Commonwealth workshop ahead of poll

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World leaders call for increased multilateralism in the face of global division

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