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The Queen's Christmas Broadcast 2012: Released: 25 December 2012; HM Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, looks back on a year of celebration and reflects on the importance of public service
The Commonwealth in 2012: Released: 21 December 2012; Our highlights from the past 12 months in pictures
Commonwealth Secretary-General New Year Message 2013: Released: 21 December 2012; The dawn of a new year brings with it heightened awareness of rising expectations for the future, and of opportunities that lie ahead. This is particularly true for young people, and in the Commonwealth we are particularly alive to the ambitions and potential of our youth, who account for more than half of the Commonwealth family across the world.
Charter heralds new era for Commonwealth: Released: 19 December 2012; Agreement reached on 2011 reform proposals
Commonwealth Statement on Cyclone Evan: Released: 19 December 2012; The Commonwealth’s thoughts are with the people of Samoa and Fiji, following the death and destruction caused by Cyclone Evan as it swept across the South Pacific this week.
Commonwealth launches The Big Divide: Released: 18 December 2012; A new Commonwealth publication that reveals the ‘big divide’ between small states in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has been launched.
Education ministers conclude post-2015 recommendations: Released: 14 December 2012; "This is a prime opportunity for us to exercise the collective advocacy role for which the Commonwealth is so well equipped" – Secretary-General
Commonwealth committed to human rights: Deputy Secretary-General: Released: 12 December 2012; Human rights defenders can champion the right to better lives
Impeachment of Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice: Released: 12 December 2012
Call for young people to contribute to ministers meeting: Released: 11 December 2012; Are you aged 15-29 and a Commonwealth citizen? Tell us what you think Commonwealth youth ministers should discuss when they meet next April