Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Guyana-Venezuela controversy
The Commonwealth Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the promulgation of a decree by Venezuela that it has sovereignty over the area adjacent to Guyana’s Essequibo coast, and other recent statements by that country regarding its border controversy with Guyana.
Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General ahead of the 2021 General Elections in Uganda
Ahead of the 2021 General Elections in Uganda on 14 January, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, has called on all Ugandans, in particular political leaders, to uphold Uganda and the Commonwealth’s shared values of peace, tolerance and inclusivity.
Nominations open for young people to join Commonwealth Youth Council
Nominations are open for young leaders to apply to stand for positions on the Commonwealth Youth Council, the body which represents the Commonwealth’s 1.4 billion young people.
Maldives to co-champion action on coastal fisheries for Commonwealth
Maldives has stepped forward to co-champion the Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Group on sustainable coastal fisheries alongside the current champion country, Kiribati.
Commonwealth countries end the year with ‘uplifting’ and ‘powerful’ musical collaboration
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has described a never-before-attempted musical feat as “uplifting and a powerful testament to the Commonwealth’s resilience”.
Commonwealth event helps to strengthen Caribbean anti-torture commitments
Commonwealth human rights experts held an anti-torture workshop for senior government officials from the Caribbean.
Emerging oil and gas producers urged to adapt to new realities
New petroleum-producing countries are facing key challenges linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a crash in oil markets, a significant decline in investments, along with long-term impacts of the global transition towards a lower carbon economy.
The Gambia announces plans to launch national ‘NO MORE’ campaign against domestic violence
The Gambia has announced plans to launch a national ‘NO MORE’ campaign against domestic and sexual violence.
Secretary-General announces four special envoys and champions
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has today announced the names of four special envoys and champions who will promote the Commonwealth’s values and principles around the world.
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