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Building Global Momentum for Free Trade with Support from Civil Society Networks
Released:  26 May 2005
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to work closely with the Commonwealth Secretariat “to build global momentum towards free trade, more aid and debt relief.”

EU’s Plans to Double Aid Sends Strong Message to the World
Released:  26 May 2005
“The European Union’s commitment to double aid is a step in the right direction. I hope it will encourage others – the United States and Japan in particular – to follow suit,” said Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon, following the announcement that the European Union will double its aid to poor countries to US$80 billion by 2010.

Bridging the Digital Divide Through Networking
Released:  26 May 2005

Commonwealth Human Rights Curriculum Model for India Launched
Released:  26 May 2005
Four universities in India -- Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik; University of Pune; SNDT Women's University, Mumbai; and Panjab University, Chandigarh -- will be offering courses in human rights this year.

Seminar for Senior Budget Officers and Managers
Released:  26 May 2005

Multilateral Partnerships Crucial for Development
Released:  24 May 2005

New Publication: 'Agriculture in the Doha Round'
Released:  19 May 2005

Commonwealth Experts for Bougainville Elections
Released:  19 May 2005

Women are Key Engines of Economic Growth and Social Progress – Don McKinnon
Released:  16 May 2005
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon has said that women’s equality is central to the successful development of any country. He said they are key engines of economic growth and social progress.

Women with HIV/AIDS Speak Out on Their Rights
Released:  16 May 2005
Women living with HIV/AIDS who have publicly acknowledged their status have been participating in a four-day workshop organised by the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Asia Centre in Chandigarh, India, from 16 to 19 May 2005.

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