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Barbados celebrates first National Day since gaining republic status

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Barbados National Day is observed on 30 November, and this year the country celebrates its first anniversary since becoming a republic. This year also marks the country’s 56th anniversary of…

Commonwealth to observe Dominica elections

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The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica has officially invited a Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to oversee the country’s general elections scheduled for 6 December. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia…

Commonwealth supports gender integration in NDCs

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The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new best practice guide integrating gender equality into national climate action. Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, unveiled the publication during a side event co-organised by…

Commonwealth ministers safeguard freedom of expression

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Commonwealth Law Ministers have pushed forward discussion around freedom of speech and the role of the media as key elements for good governance across member states. This week, ministers from…

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The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting 2022 (CLMM) has kicked off in Mauritius to advance Commonwealth consensus and cooperation. Hosted by the Attorney General’s Office Mauritius, this is the first in-person…

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The Commonwealth has long championed global advocacy around climate change and ocean action. This year was no exception as the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, led a delegation to the United…

Commonwealth announces grants for ocean projects

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The Commonwealth Secretariat has announced the first call for proposals under the newly established Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator. New technical support and funding is available to governments to support…