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Official logo and website for CHOGM 2011 unveiled
Released:  25 September 2010
The Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, and Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today unveiled the official logo and website for the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Perth, Australia, from 28 to 30 October 2011.

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group - Concluding Statement
Released:  25 September 2010
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) held its thirty-fourth regular meeting in New York on 25 September 2010

Secretary-General addresses the UN - International trade rules must account for needs of developing countries
Released:  24 September 2010
Global community needs to reach consensus on ways to let small states bring their goods and services to larger markets, says Secretary-General

Programme launched in Ghana to upgrade business development services
Released:  23 September 2010
Commonwealth Secretariat funded programme will aid the development of small and medium sized businesses in Ghana

Statement on the Commonwealth Games
Released:  23 September 2010
We are continuing to follow with close interest the preparations for the Commonwealth Games

Poverty, gender inequality and vulnerability, key factors in human trafficking
Released:  23 September 2010
Trade in humans must end, says Commonwealth’s top human rights official

President of Sierra Leone launches forum on strengthening governance
Released:  21 September 2010
President Bai Koroma delivers keynote speech at Commonwealth Secretariat forum

ICTs have critical role in education and social development for people with disabilities, confirms study
Released:  21 September 2010
The latest issue of the Information Technology for Development journal throws a spotlight on education and disability in Ghana

Secretary-General to address United Nations and attend ministerial meetings in New York
Released:  20 September 2010
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will be in New York from 23 to 28 September 2010 as a lead speaker at the United Nations special summit of world leaders addressing the needs and priorities of small states

Foreign Minister of The Gambia visits Commonwealth Secretariat
Released:  20 September 2010
Dr Momodou Tangara holds talks with both Commonwealth Deputy Secretaries-General