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New partnership to boost sustainable hydropower in Commonwealth countries

The Commonwealth Secretariat and International Hydropower Association (IHA) are teaming up to advance sustainable hydropower in member countries, in line with the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition Agenda.

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Commonwealth needs to be a loud voice for action on climate: Prime Minister of The Bahamas

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held another instance of the Marlborough House Dialogues, its new forum for discussion and dialogue with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Op-ed: Working together will boost Caribbean exports

Op-ed by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC

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Commonwealth Secretary-General meets Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan

The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC met with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, today in Zanzibar for the first time.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with President Kagame in Kigali ahead of CHOGM2022

Commonwealth Secretary-General The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, met this week with His Excellency, President Paul Kagame and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Vincent Biruta at Village Urugwiro.

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Women’s Affairs Ministers discuss the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of women and girls across the Commonwealth

Following the establishment of the Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Action Group (CWAMAG) in May 2021, Ministers reconvened virtually on 26 April 2022 to continue their efforts to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequality in the Commonwealth.

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Nairobi conference of Commonwealth education ministers kicks off with renewed calls for rebuilding resilient education systems

The 21st Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers is now underway in Nairobi, Kenya. Delegates are set to address educational priority issues towards the 2030 Agenda, at a time when the world is recovering from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General calls for urgent climate action on Earth Day

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, has called for countries to ramp up action to urgently address key challenges linked to climate change, ocean, land degradation and biodiversity loss.

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Commonwealth welcomes new cohort of diplomats for its flagship induction programme

The annual Commonwealth Diplomats Induction Programme (CDIP) is a masterclass in the Commonwealth, organised for senior diplomats from member countries

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Second Marlborough Dialogues welcomes former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the second session of its Marlborough Dialogues in London today. The dialogues are a new forum for discussion with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth Day 2022: Secretary-General delivers a message of hope amid global challenges

Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honouring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth and PATH join forces to advance health equity

The Commonwealth Secretariat and global non-profit PATH are joining forces to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines across the Commonwealth, while also striving to eliminate malaria and address other public health challenges.

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Marlborough Dialogues welcomes the Deputy President of Kenya

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the first instance of a new forum for discussion and dialogue with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth welcomes High Commissions to Marlborough House for ‘Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources’ Open day

Yesterday, The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomed representatives from High Commissions across London for an open day showcasing the Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate (TONR).

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Statement to Human Rights Council

Read the statement by The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations to the 49th regular session on the Human Rights Council.

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Blog: Why we need to tackle the ocean funding crisis

Blog by Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC

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Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General: We must stand firmly against acts of aggression

The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations said:

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2022 Commonwealth Diplomats Induction Programme

8 March 2022 to 10 March 2022

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The annual Commonwealth Diplomats Induction Programme (CDIP) is a master class in the Commonwealth, organised for senior diplomats from member countries.

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The Commonwealth showcases inclusion and sustainability in a new website designed to bridge the digital divide

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new, inclusive, accessible and sustainable, mobile-first website.

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Commonwealth and WHO to strengthen cooperation on health, including access to vaccines

Memorandum of Understanding agreement signed today focuses on ending the COVID-19 pandemic, advancing Universal Health Coverage, addressing vaccine equity, strengthening digital health systems and working towards global health security

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New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, and Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, have today announced the week of 20 June 2022 as the new date agreed with member countries for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

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New partnership to boost sustainable hydropower in Commonwealth countries

Commonwealth needs to be a loud voice for action on climate: Prime Minister of The Bahamas

Op-ed: Working together will boost Caribbean exports

Commonwealth Secretary-General meets Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with President Kagame in Kigali ahead of CHOGM2022

Women’s Affairs Ministers discuss the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of women and girls across the Commonwealth

Nairobi conference of Commonwealth education ministers kicks off with renewed calls for rebuilding resilient education systems

Commonwealth Secretary-General calls for urgent climate action on Earth Day

Commonwealth welcomes new cohort of diplomats for its flagship induction programme

Second Marlborough Dialogues welcomes former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga

Commonwealth Day 2022: Secretary-General delivers a message of hope amid global challenges

Commonwealth and PATH join forces to advance health equity

Marlborough Dialogues welcomes the Deputy President of Kenya

Commonwealth welcomes High Commissions to Marlborough House for ‘Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources’ Open day

Commonwealth Secretary-General Statement to Human Rights Council

Blog: Why we need to tackle the ocean funding crisis

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General: We must stand firmly against acts of aggression

2022 Commonwealth Diplomats Induction Programme

The Commonwealth showcases inclusion and sustainability in a new website designed to bridge the digital divide

Commonwealth and WHO to strengthen cooperation on health, including access to vaccines

New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

President highlights relevance of Commonwealth stake in Sierra Leone progress

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Blog: A Call to Action on Living Lands

Commonwealth ready to assist Tonga following dual disasters

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