Gender equity in climate governance is about effectiveness, not just fairness. We must move beyond acknowledgment and take bold steps to ensure women, and all other vulnerable groups, are not just participants but empowered decision-makers who are positively shaping our future.
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The Commonwealth is home to one-third of the world's population and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
The Commonwealth is home to one-third of the world's population and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
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Commenting on the recent decision by the International Court of Justice, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, said:
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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the ICJ process regarding the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute
Speaking on the recent violence in Sierra Leone, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, said:
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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the recent violence in Sierra Leone
The Commonwealth Secretary-General the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC has expressed deep concern at the 21 September decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to undertake a referendum on the status of the Essequibo region, part of the sovereign territory of the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the escalation of the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute
An independent study detailing the collective contribution of the 87 non-profit organisations accredited to the Commonwealth was launched last week by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC.
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New report reveals vital role of Accredited Organisations in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Ministerial Group on Guyana was convened in New York on 17 September 2023 by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, in accordance with a mandate given by the Commonwealth Heads of Government to monitor “developments in respect of the existing controversy between Guyana and Venezuela.”
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Statement - The Commonwealth supports Guyana’s territorial integrity and calls for the respect of the judicial process underway
The 63rd Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in New York this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss developments in member states.
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Gabon partially suspended from the Commonwealth pending restoration of democracy
Award-winning Ugandan-British writer Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi to chair high-profile international judging panel. Prize opens for submissions until 1 November 2023. Entrants can submit stories in 13 languages for the chance to win international recognition and prize money.
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Judges announced for 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
A series of high-level ministerial meetings will bring together representatives from all Commonwealth member countries to exchange views and discuss joint strategies around governance, sustainable development and climate issues, in the margins of the High-Level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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Commonwealth ministers to meet in New York to lay groundwork for CHOGM summit and COP28
The Commonwealth Observer Group has commended the people of Maldives for the manner in which they exercised their right to vote at their presidential elections on 9 September 2023.
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Commonwealth Observers praise the people of Maldives for peaceful and orderly elections
A Commonwealth Spokesperson said:
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Commonwealth statement on Zimbabwe elections
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has paid a moving tribute to enslaved people from Africa, India and Southeast Asia, known as Maroons, who fought for their freedom and sought shelter in the caves of Le Morne, a basaltic mountain situated on the west coast of Mauritius.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General pays tribute to slaves who sought freedom in Le Morne
A Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson reacting to recent developments in Kenya said:
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Commonwealth statement on recent developments in Kenya
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has commended Rwandan President His Excellency Paul Kagame for his strong commitment to the Caribbean, particularly in his role as the current Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General praises President Kagame’s commitment to the Caribbean
The Bahamas, renowned for its turquoise waters, 700 islands, and vivacity and warmth of its people, is gearing up to celebrate a momentous milestone: 50 years of independence on 10 July 2023.
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Photo story: The Commonwealth and The Bahamas celebrating 50 years
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Caribbean Development Bank have agreed to deepen their collaboration on sustainable development in the Caribbean region.
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Commonwealth and Caribbean Development Bank join forces to advance sustainable development
At the 2023 Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum, Dr Shavana Haythornthwaite, Head of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit, highlighted the importance of integrating human rights into the transition to renewable energy. In this blog, she delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with this integration, shedding light on its significance.
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Blog: Integrating human rights into renewable energy transition
Ahead of the Coronation, Leaders of Commonwealth member states met with His Majesty King Charles III at Marlborough House, the Headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
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Commonwealth leaders pledge continued unity and to empower youth
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, delivered a keynote address at the University of California (UC) Berkeley today, where she highlighted the urgency of bridging the persistent digital divide to ensure everyone can reap the full benefits of technology.
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Without collective action, digital divide will exacerbate inequality, says Commonwealth Secretary-General at UC Berkeley
The Commonwealth Secretariat, together with a consortium of global firms, start-ups, universities and non-profits, have come together to bridge the digital divide, including the artificial intelligence (AI) gap, to help empower Commonwealth citizens, with a particular focus on the association’s 33 small states.
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Commonwealth joins forces with global tech organisations to empower Commonwealth citizens in AI
The Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel have jointly launched a digital learning platform to enable public sector officials in 56 countries to understand and harness emerging technologies to achieve development goals.
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Commonwealth and Intel launch AI learning platform for public sector leaders
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The Commonwealth Secretariat is partnering with global technology giant Intel to launch a new digital training platform designed to help public sector officials understand and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unlock the benefits of digitalisation across the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Secretariat is partnering with global technology giant Intel to launch a new digital training platform designed to help public sector officials understand and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unlock the benefits of digitalisation across the Commonwealth.