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World Press Freedom Day message

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As we mark World Press Freedom Day today, 3 May, The Commonwealth once again reaffirms its firm commitment to a free and responsible press in promoting democracy, development and diversity.

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Civil efforts key to true reconciliation, says Lord Alderdice

Lord John Alderdice. Credit Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography

Former member of the Commonwealth Commission on Respect and Understanding, Lord Alderdice, addresses participants at Commonwealth roundtable on reconciliation

Commonwealth Secretary-General meets Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka delegation

From left to right: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma and Chair of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, Justice Priyantha R P Perera

“The goal of the Commonwealth’s partnership with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka is to support Sri Lanka’s national efforts and plans to provide access for all its citizens to a life of dignity and opportunity in keeping with the values of the Commonwealth” – Sharma

HEADLINES

Commonwealth to convene reconciliation roundtable
Released: 29 April 2013
Leaders of very small states meet in London
Released: 26 April 2013
Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) Concluding Statement
Released: 26 April 2013
Chair and Secretary-General address media after CMAG meeting
Released: 26 April 2013
Commonwealth offers practical support to Cyprus
Released: 25 April 2013
Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to meet in London
Released: 25 April 2013
Commonwealth and La Francophonie countries to G20: keep development high on the agenda
Released: 22 April 2013
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