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Enhancing human rights courses in the Commonwealth: Released: 6 December 2006; New Commonwealth publication, aimed at improving quality and quantity of human rights courses, to be launched on 10 December 2006
Human rights cardinal in governance of any country, Zambia says: Released: 28 November 2006; Four-day CFTC workshop for police trainers in Southern Africa begins in Lusaka, Zambia
Human rights training for Maldives police: Released: 8 November 2006; The Commonwealth Secretariat has conducted human rights training for Maldives police instructors and legal officers through a programme in the capital Malé this month.
Voting and election observation vital to election building: Released: 27 October 2006; Secretary-General speaks at launch of the Solomon Islands Domestic Observation Programme Report in Honiara
Secretary-General meets Fiji Prime Minister: Released: 25 October 2006; Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon holds talks with Fiji Islands Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase.
New Publication: 'Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book': Released: 13 July 2006; The reference book is a central source of information on key aspects of policy issues for all Commonwealth ministers.
Partnerships Crucial in Promoting Human Rights: Released: 27 June 2006
New Commonwealth Manual on Human Rights Training for Police: Released: 15 June 2006
Tolerance, Inclusion and Human Rights Crucial Says Secretary-General: Released: 11 May 2006
Enhancing Human Rights Awareness Among Cameroonian Police and Prison Officers: Released: 11 May 2006

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