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News Archive

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Human rights are universal and indivisible: Secretary-General
Released: 20 November 2008
Word must match actions to fulfill human rights covenants and principles
Reporting on human rights achievements in the Commonwealth
Released: 19 November 2008
Member countries to participate in London seminar on Universal Periodic Review of human rights
Basic rights of citizens must be upheld
Released: 18 November 2008
This ensures quality life lived in dignity, justice and freedom, says Commonwealth official
Renewal of commitment to human rights vital for betterment of lives
Released: 12 November 2008
60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights important milestone
National human rights institutions share experiences at Commonwealth forum
Released: 17 October 2008
Participants will consider human rights issues in preparation for next year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
UN review targets universal coverage of human rights
Released: 2 October 2008
Commonwealth seminar provides assistance to Caribbean countries submitting their entries to this complex process
Commonwealth has a distinct approach to MDGs
Released: 27 September 2008
Secretary-General tells High Level UN Meeting
Human Rights Commission established in Bangladesh
Released: 1 September 2008
Commonwealth Secretariat plans to organise an orientation programme for new Commissioners once they are appointed
Human rights is a vital factor for good governance, says Jamaica’s Justice Minister
Released: 25 June 2008
Police must uphold international standards in protecting citizens and their rights, stresses Dorothy Lightbourne
Human rights training for Caribbean police
Released: 20 June 2008
Jamaica workshop targeted at equipping police with knowledge about human rights and law enforcement

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