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Zimbabwe’s bid for readmission sparks divisive debate

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The UK House of Lords is currently discussing Zimbabwe’s bid to rejoin the Commonwealth, as some peers are firmly opposing the readmission. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has applied for readmission after…

Barbados decriminalises same-sex relations

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A significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Barbados, as the High Court struck down colonial-era laws criminalising gay sex. Under the previous laws, those found guilty of consensual same-sex…

Dominica elections 'largely peaceful' in respect of democracy

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The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has presented its preliminary findings on the 6 December general elections in Dominica. Elections results crowned the Dominica Labour Party (DLP), led by the current…

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 launches peacebuilding toolkit

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The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new peacebuilding toolkit, designed to foster community relationships and help build resilience to extremism. The toolkit, created by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Countering Violent Extremism…

Commonwealth, Antigua and Barbuda unite to protect persons with disabilities’ rights

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The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit (HRU) has visited Antigua and Barbuda to assess the needs of persons with disabilities and mental health conditions. To mark World Mental Health Day,…

Commonwealth, UNCTAD ink cooperation agreement

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The Commonwealth Secretariat and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fast-track their sustainability, economic, and equality agenda. The parties…

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Zimbabwe’s bid for readmission sparks divisive debate

Barbados decriminalises same-sex relations

Dominica elections ‘largely peaceful’ in respect of democracy

Commonwealth supports gender integration in NDCs

Commonwealth launches peacebuilding toolkit

Commonwealth, Antigua and Barbuda unite to protect persons with disabilities’ rights

Commonwealth, UNCTAD ink cooperation agreement

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Report 2024

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the EU join forces to implement outcomes of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States

Commonwealth Secretary-General to make first official visit to Pakistan

Namibia Gets Ready to Become the World’s Newest Oil Hotspot