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National human rights institutions press for rights-based approach in negotiations

An outcome statement by the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions calls on leaders to prioritise human rights in their discussions on climate change, migration and security.

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Small States Centre of Excellence “a life line”

The Government of Malta and the Commonwealth Secretariat will fund a new initiative to help small states recover from natural disasters, manage debt and get more women into enterprise.

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We need a step-up in political commitment on climate change

The United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Change Mary Robinson urged developing countries to “develop without emissions” to achieve a zero carbon world.

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Commonwealth youth leaders seek empowered partnerships

CHOGM Youth Forum: Youth leaders call for governments to prioritise youth employment opportunities and to empower young people.

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Leveraging 'the enormous potential in the Commonwealth’ at summit’s Business Forum

Sharing the findings of major new Commonwealth trade report with delegates at the Business Forum, Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Deodat Maharaj highlighted the Commonwealth’s business advantage.

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Youth council for 1.2 billion young people elected

New Commonwealth Youth Council leadership team elected at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta.

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It is time for quotas and targets on women leaders

CHOGM Women’s Forum: Clear message sent to leaders to take urgent action getting more women into decision-making roles.

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Jamaican named Commonwealth Women Entrepreneur of the Year

Businesswoman Valrie Grant was awarded Commonwealth Women Entrepreneur of the Year at the first ever Commonwealth Women’s Forum.

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Survivors lead charge to end child marriage in the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Champions Against Child Marriage seeks to empower survivors to raise awareness and galvanise action to end child marriage.

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UNCTAD and Commonwealth launch guide to youth entrepreneurship

A policy guide for advancing youth entrepreneurship, jointly developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat and UNCTAD, was launched on 24 November 2015.

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‘Commonwealth is open for business and to business’

There was a full house at the opening of the Commonwealth Business Forum, which takes place ahead of the global summit of leaders in Malta between 27-29 November 2015.

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Youth add their voice to debate on climate change

Calls for action on climate change dominate discussions during day three of the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta.

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'Tremendous responsibility’ of national human rights institutions raised at pre-CHOGM session

Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia addressing participants at the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions.

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Women’s Forum urged to ‘be bold and hold leaders accountable’

Commonwealth’s first ever Women’s Forum participants were urged to increase pressure on leaders to take action on gender discrimination.

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Social entrepreneur from Uganda honoured for his ‘Bright Idea’

A pioneering young entrepreneur from Uganda, Dr Charles Batte, has been named as the winner of the ‘Bright Ideas from a Young Commonwealth’ contest.

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New report reveals Commonwealth edge on trade

The report to be released ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta, provides a detailed assessment of Commonwealth trading patterns and prospects.

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Commonwealth civil society meets to debate ‘What makes societies resilient?’

The Commonwealth People’s Forum 2015 (CPF), the largest gathering of civil societies pan Commonwealth was launched on 23 November 2015 in Malta.

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Malta Prime Minister opens first Women’s Forum

Delegates were welcomed to the first Commonwealth Women’s Forum ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

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Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015: Secretary-General's opening remarks

Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015 – Opening Ceremony Theme: Adding Global Value…#WhatNext? Remarks by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma.

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‘Be outrageous!’ Youth Forum opens with call to action from PM of Malta

More than 200 youth leaders gather in Malta for the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum ahead of the Commonwealth summit

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Commonwealth summit begins with forum of youth leaders

Four hundred youth delegates from the Commonwealth meet in Malta this week and call for governments to partner with young people on issues of inequality, unemployment, climate change and extremism.

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Commonwealth Women’s Forum to fight gender discrimination

First ever Commonwealth Women’s Forum will call on member governments to meet a 30 per cent target for women in leadership and boost the number of female entrepreneurs.

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Tackling migration challenges

For a significant number of people migration is not a choice, but rather something they are forced into against their will.

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Selection of the sixth Commonwealth Secretary-General

When leaders gather for the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Malta later this month, they will select a new Secretary-General for the 53-member association.

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Countering violent extremism and building peace

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta will look at ways that governments can counter extremism, prevent radicalisation and build peace.

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