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Sharma concerned that 250,000 civilians trapped in Sri Lanka conflict zone: Released: 30 January 2009; Secretary-General welcomes assurance by Sri Lanka President of safe passage for civilians in northern Vanni region
60th anniversary year kicks off with lecture at top London university: Released: 28 January 2009; New partnership for Commonwealth and UCL
Commonwealth launches new video channel: Released: 28 January 2009; Channel will enable access to free broadcast quality videos for journalists around the globe
Commonwealth meeting explores development dimensions of ACP-EU trade relations: Released: 28 January 2009; High level meeting hosted at Marlborough House
Low cost education has potential to play significant role in poor communities: Released: 28 January 2009; It is vital that such schools adhere to national education standards so that fee paying parents are not taken advantage of, says education adviser
Finalists announced for Commonwealth Education Good Practice Awards: Released: 23 January 2009; The awards give governments, civil society and non-governmental organisations the opportunity to showcase and share their innovative work
All reservations against human rights treaties should be cast aside: Released: 23 January 2009; Commonwealth stands ready to support members in ratifying and implementing key conventions
Inclusive governance critical for progress, says Deputy Secretary-General: Released: 21 January 2009; Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba urges Swazi cabinet to develop partnerships with private sector and civil society
Civil society to explore interaction between faith and education: Released: 21 January 2009; Seminar takes forward mandate given by Heads of Government to promote tolerance, respect, enlightened moderation and friendship among people of different races, faiths and cultures
Stronger commitments towards inclusive education must be made: Released: 20 January 2009; Polio survivor argues why all countries should implement UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities