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Addressing Violence against Women and Girls is a focus of the CPA UK Delegation in Fiji and New Zealand

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CPA UK Delegation in Fiji and New Zealand Violence against Women and Girls

Sharing strategies to eliminate violence against women and girls (VAWG) was a priority, as a CPA UK delegation participated in a programme of diplomatic engagement in Fiji and New Zealand in June 2023. In Fiji, the delegation heard from non-governmental organisations (NGOs)…

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The Solomon Islands and New Zealand’s senior representatives have successfully concluded their two-day negotiations to renew the Air Service Agreement (ASA) between the two nations, replacing the old agreement signed…

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The Commonwealth Games 2026 may be cancelled after Victoria dropped out as host, claiming that it was unwilling to spend up to A$7 billion on “a 12-day sporting event,” placing…

Solomon Islands introduces first fleet of e-buses

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The Solomon Islands is making strides towards achieving its goal of net zero emissions by 2050 with the introduction of its first-ever fleet of electric buses. The country is set…

Imported measles case confirmed in New Zealand

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New Zealand has confirmed its first case of measles since 2019. The infected individual is an adult living in Auckland, who reportedly contracted the infection overseas. The patient only became…

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Waitangi Day is a national day celebrated annually in New Zealand on 6 February. The day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between the British Crown…

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that King Charles III will not feature on the country’s new AUD5 note. Instead, the design will pay tribute to “the culture…

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Addressing Violence against Women and Girls is a focus of the CPA UK Delegation in Fiji and New Zealand

New Zealand and Solomon Islands conclude Air Service Agreement negotiations

Australia’s Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games 2026 after $7bn cost blowout

Solomon Islands introduces first fleet of e-buses

Imported measles case confirmed in New Zealand

Celebrating Waitangi Day

Australia removes monarch from banknotes

Cameroon Signs its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029

Commonwealth and Mauritian Government host webinar to help businesses protect human rights

One year on from catastrophic floods, millions of children in Pakistan still need urgent support

Kenya: Ministry of Health partners with WHO to conclude National Multi-Hazard Preparedness Plan Workshop