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Commonwealth ocean action gains traction at COP24

“Real experiences” are what drove some Commonwealth countries to take up the banner for the ocean, stepping forward to champion action groups of like-minded members working together to tackle some of the world’s most pressing ocean problems.

Secretary-General

The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC is the sixth Commonwealth Secretary-General. She is the second Secretary-General from the Caribbean and the first woman to hold the post.

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Human Rights Day: parliaments essential for realising rights

Officials sketch the future of intra-Commonwealth trade

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Secretary-General announces new strategy to promote partnerships among accredited organisations

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