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Commonwealth expert team for Maldives referendum
Released: 15 August 2007
Experts to assess political environment and referendum process
Bangladesh police to undergo human rights training
Released: 15 August 2007
Focus on international human rights standards
Commonwealth shares experiences on human rights work at Indonesia workshop
Released: 11 July 2007
The purpose of the workshop is to provide a platform for dialogue
McKinnon calls for release of BBC journalist Alan Johnston
Released: 26 June 2007
A lively, free and responsible press is an indispensable element and a key marker of a functioning democracy, says McKinnon
Experts develop Commonwealth model national plan on human rights
Released: 22 June 2007
A resource for countries to devise their own plans
Commissioners to promote public awareness of human rights
Released: 21 June 2007
Cameroon workshop recommendations include establishing a direct helpline for victims of human rights violations
Rwanda tribunal seeks Commonwealth help to arrest fugitives
Released: 11 June 2007
Emergence of tribunals trying crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide means that leaders around the world can no longer abuse office with impunity and escape justice
Pakistani police instructors receive training on human rights
Released: 5 June 2007
The programme will enable police trainers to incorporate international human rights standards into existing training on ordinary policing duties
Commonwealth holds workshop for Cameroon Human Rights Commissioners
Released: 5 June 2007
The workshop will help participants enhance their capacity to handle complaints and investigate human rights violations
Commonwealth organises human rights contest for young people
Released: 16 May 2007
Essay competition to raise awareness on human rights in promoting respect and understanding