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Launch of Commonwealth Connects project in Uganda
Released:  20 November 2007
Hole-in-the-Wall computer learning station provides internet access to community in Kampala

Young people “carry all our hopes for the future”
Released:  20 November 2007
Secretary-General Don McKinnon calls on Heads of Government to show leadership and commitment to Commonwealth youth

Realising people’s potential
Released:  19 November 2007
“I value civil society as being a direct and authentic voice of the people” -- Don McKinnon

Gulu without guns
Released:  18 November 2007
Centre will provide resources, vocational skills, counselling and hope to many young people affected by the war

Message of support to the people of Bangladesh in wake of cyclone
Released:  17 November 2007
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon has sent a message of support for the people of Bangladesh in the wake of the cyclone which hit the country on Thursday

Transforming development across the Commonwealth
Released:  16 November 2007
CFTC biennial report looks at the development work of the Commonwealth Secretariat

Global report on education
Released:  16 November 2007
Progress towards achieving Education for All is assessed at the Commonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters

Climate change not only environmental
Released:  16 November 2007
Small island states already feeling the social, economic and political impact

Policing award launched
Released:  16 November 2007
Competition is open to all serving police officers, police staff and police authority members and staff from the Commonwealth

Commonwealth children call for greater recognition
Released:  15 November 2007
Statement to Youth Forum requests formal Commonwealth Secretariat support