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News Archive

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Commonwealth committed to human rights: Deputy Secretary-General
Released:  12 December 2012
Human rights defenders can champion the right to better lives

Rights of indigenous peoples must be respected
Released:  10 December 2012
Commonwealth meeting on International Human Rights Day puts spotlight on marginalisation of indigenous people

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s departure statement following Kiribati visit
Released:  7 November 2012
Kamalesh Sharma outlines new areas of Commonwealth assistance and support to Kiribati

Nigerian judges and Commonwealth act on terrorism
Released:  12 October 2012
“Terrorism has no boundaries, it has no colour, no tribe, and there is no country that can say they are immune from acts of terrorism so we all have to work together” - Nigeria’s Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta

Commonwealth seriously concerned about Gambian executions
Released:  28 August 2012
Statement by Commonwealth Spokesperson

Commonwealth countries urged to implement UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Released:  4 May 2012
Commonwealth told it has an important role to play in ensuring equal rights for persons with disabilities

Commonwealth examines challenges faced by persons with disabilities
Released:  30 April 2012
Meeting to discuss UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

CABOS prepares recommendations for 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting
Released:  11 April 2012
Advisory body says sports should be embedded in development activities

Commonwealth Secretary-General addresses UN Human Rights Council
Released:  29 February 2012
“Our determination is to see ambition and aspiration translated into practical outcomes”

Commonwealth Secretary-General to Pakistan: You can always count on us
Released:  17 February 2012
Message by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Mr Sharma is visiting Islamabad, Pakistan, from 16 to 19 February, 2012.

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