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Commonwealth Secretary-General addresses UN Human Rights Council: Released: 28 February 2013; Kamalesh Sharma at the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council's 22nd session in Geneva
Kenya polls come at a critical time, say Commonwealth observers: Released: 28 February 2013; As Kenyans go to the polls to elect their leaders on 4 March 2013, Commonwealth observers have welcomed the positive steps undertaken by the country to build confidence in the electoral process, noting that these elections come at a critical time in the country’s history.
Deputy Secretary-General to address UNDP consultation: Released: 28 February 2013; Outputs will focus on recommendations on governance and accountability in the post-2015 agenda
Commonwealth wishes Sir Ranulph Fiennes a speedy recovery: Released: 27 February 2013; The Commonwealth wishes Sir Ranulph Fiennes a speedy recovery after the explorer had to withdraw from the first-ever Winter crossing of Antarctica after developing a case of frostbite.
Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Nigeria for pre-CHOGM consultations: Released: 27 February 2013; Visit comes days before launch of historic Commonwealth Charter
Commonwealth launches first anti-corruption centre: Released: 25 February 2013; "An achievement for Africa," says Botswana Vice-President
Statement by the Commonwealth Spokesperson on Fiji: Released: 21 February 2013; Commonwealth Spokesperson Richard Uku said today that the Commonwealth continues to monitor closely developments in Fiji, including those in relation to the registration of political parties and the development of a new constitution.
Commonwealth launches Africa Anti-Corruption Centre: Released: 21 February 2013; Botswana to host continent-wide initiative to combat ‘graft’
African prison officials attend human rights training: Released: 21 February 2013; The specially-designed course is encouraging leaders to make a difference in the prisons they manage
Ministers discuss access to safe water at Nairobi meeting: Released: 21 February 2013; Ministers responsible for the environment across the Commonwealth met in Nairobi, Kenya, on 18 February to discuss options for ensuring that a post-2015 development agenda places sustainability and protection of the environment at its centre.