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Youth Work Week goes global- Released: 2 July 2012
Commonwealth joins forces with England’s National Youth Agency to promote positive impact of youth work across 54 countries
Global celebrations mark Commonwealth Week- Released: 16 March 2012
Celebrations took place around the globe during Commonwealth Week, marking this year’s theme ‘Connecting Cultures’.
Commonwealth Youth Orchestra and Choir launch CD for Diamond Jubilee- Released: 15 March 2012
As part of a week of activities marking Commonwealth Day, the Commonwealth Youth Orchestra and Choir (CYO) launched a CD on 13 March 2012 to raise funds for the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.
Commonwealth Day message from HM Queen Elizabeth II- Released: 12 March 2012
"'Connecting Cultures', our Commonwealth theme this year, encourages us to consider the special opportunities we have, as members of this unique gathering of nations, to celebrate an extraordinary cultural tapestry"
HM Queen Elizabeth II attends Commonwealth Day Reception- Released: 12 March 2012
‘Connecting Cultures’ was the focus of the Commonwealth Day Reception on 12 March, where HM Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, met representatives of the 54-member association.
Messages from leaders on Commonwealth Day- Released: 12 March 2012
Statements by Commonwealth Heads of Government for Commonwealth Day, 12 March 2012
Commonwealth Secretary-General reflects on 'Connecting Cultures' theme- Released: 8 March 2012
"‘Connecting Cultures’ is our Commonwealth theme this year. This is our opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the Commonwealth and what this enrichment means to us as individuals" - Kamalesh Sharma
Commonwealth Day – Connecting Cultures- Released: 7 March 2012
HM Queen Elizabeth II to lead Commonwealth Day celebrations
My Culture- Released: 16 February 2012
Send in photos, video, audio or stories showing your culture and we’ll feature a selection on our websites and Facebook page
Prize winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak at Commonwealth Lecture- Released: 10 February 2012
Winner of the 2007 Orange Prize For Fiction will speak on ‘Connecting Cultures’
