The COG includes distinguished members from more than 10 different countries across the #Commonwealth, with expertise in law, politics, election administration, human rights, media, gender and diplomacy.
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The #Commonwealth comprises 56 countries working together for development, democracy and peace. We are a voice for small states and a champion for young people.
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🗳 The Chair of the #Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) H.E , former Vice President of Nigeria arrived in #SierraLeone today. He will be joined by 11 other to international experts to observe the country’s multi-tier elections, scheduled for 24 June.
Find out more 👇
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📢 Today is World Day to Combat #Desertification and #Drought.
The #Commonwealth aims to safeguard global land resources and tackle desertification, climate change and biodiversity loss through the Commonwealth #LivingLands Charter.
Watch to find out more 👇
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The #Commonwealth has observed over 160 elections in nearly 40 countries since 1980.
We promote good electoral practice through:
🗳 Election observation
👥 Knowledge sharing
👩🏾🏫 Training and assistance
Discover more about #CommonwealthElections 👇
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The #Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with , is hosting this year’s #CommonwealthYouth Work Conference at , from 10-12 July 2023.
Entitled: "The Power of Youth Work: Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future."
Register your interest 👇
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Did you know that 2023 is the #YearOfYouth in Commonwealth countries? 🙋🏽♀️
Visit our website to learn more and explore #CommonwealthYouth activities and events taking place across the #Commonwealth this year. 👇🏿
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Speaking at an event in #TrinidadandTobago aimed at tackling male violence, the #Commonwealth Secretary-General, , has called for societies to “act together” to reverse the tide of violence amongst men.
Read the full story 👇
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The #Commonwealth #BlueCharter Action Group on Marine Protected Areas (#MPA) and the Marine Mammal Twinning will be holding a webinar on 20 June at 13:00 BST, introducing the new Marine Mammals Management Toolkit.
Register to join the webinar👇
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At #COSP16 Shavana Haythornthwaite, Head of #CommonwealthHRU and from discussed our shared commitment to protecting disabled people’s rights and stronger collaboration.
Shavana also discussed the challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities in… Show more
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On 13 June, the #CommonwealthHRU and the Whaikaha – Ministry for Disabled People (#NewZealand), convened a side event on the margins of #COSP16 #CRPD.
It examined practical ways of strengthening the employability of persons with disabilities.
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On 13 June, the #CommonwealthHRU and the Whaikaha – Ministry for Disabled People (#NewZealand), convened a side event on the margins of #COSP16 #CRPD.
It examined practical ways of strengthening the employability of persons with disabilities.
Learn more 👇
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I am grateful to the Honorable Dr Avery Browne of for the warm welcome to Trinidad & Tobago. We talked about the upcoming #COP28, 50th anniversary celebrations in July, and plans for the #Commonwealth Youth Games taking place in August in the #YearofYouth.
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On 7 June the #Commonwealth #BlueCharter programme and co-organised a virtual event to mark #WorldOceanDay.
It focused on some of the challenges women face in marine and maritime industries, as well as opportunities to advance inclusivity and equity.
Learn more👇
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Small states and other vulnerable nations are disproportionately affected by the adverse impacts of #climatechange. But to take climate action, they need resources.
Recently, #CommonwealthCFAH organised a webinar to share lessons learned from #Grenada's experience in developing… Show more
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International trade is key to inclusive economic growth and achieving the #SDGs.
Find out how #Commonwealth member countries are tackling sustainability challenges in key sectors like cocoa, fisheries, forestry and textiles. 👇
#CommonwealthTrade
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The former Vice President of the Republic of Nigeria, H.E. will lead a group of #Commonwealth Election Observers to the parliamentary and presidential elections in #SierraLeone, scheduled for 24 June 2023.
Learn more 👇
#CommonwealthElections
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Grateful for the opportunity to share with the Minister of Planning and Development, Penelope Beckles and her team from in preparation for COP28. We discussed leveraging AI, ways to accelerate SDG goals, and making low-cost financing more accessible. #Commonwealth
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Are you a young person or educator with a sustainable energy innovation? 🌱💡
We are calling for entries to the #Commonwealth Children and Youth Challenge!
Learn more and enter ⬇️
bit.ly/42tB2ME
#CommonwealthCSET
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Did you know the #Commonwealth has:
🐠 45% of the world’s coral reefs
🌊 49 member countries bordering the ocean, including 25 small island developing states
⛵ 36% of the world's maritime waters
Learn how #BlueCharter protects and manages our ocean 👇
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The #Commonwealth supports member countries’ efforts to effectively manage their debt portfolios.
In this blog, we explore several policy options that could help them tackle the challenges arising from variable interest rate borrowings.
Learn more 👇
#CommonwealthDMU
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🌎 60% of the #Commonwealth's 2.5 billion citizens are under the age of 29.
🤝 These 1 billion young people can help us deliver our promise of a better world.
Discover more about our youth development work ⬇️
#CommonwealthYouth |
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Last week, I met with #Pakistan's Commerce Minister, . The Minister & I discussed the importance of collaboration in advancing the green & blue economies, clean energy, #CommonwealthCFAH & initiatives as well as building capacity for youth in trade
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📢 The Human Rights Unit of the #Commonwealth will host two events in New York City from 13 to 15 June 2023, on the sidelines of the Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (#CRPD).
Learn more 👇
#COSP16 #CommonwealthHRU
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At the 2023 #Commonwealth #SustainableEnergy Forum, Dr Shavana Haythornthwaite, Head of the Secretariat’s #HumanRights Unit, highlighted the importance of integrating human rights into the transition to renewable energy.
Learn more 👇
#CommonwealthCSET #CommonwealthHRU
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Mitigating operational risks is a vital yet often neglected part of managing public debt.
Read a blog from #CommonwealthDMU Adviser, Delia Cox, on why small states must prioritise measures to improve financial and operational resilience in the face of climate change. 👇
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The #Commonwealth is one of the world’s oldest political associations.
was established in 1965 to support member countries to achieve shared aims of prosperity, democracy and peace.
Learn more about our history ⤵️
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🌍 The #Commonwealth is home to 2.5 billion citizens and over 60% are under the age of 30.
👧🏾 was established over 50 years ago to help young people reach their full potential.
Discover #CommonwealthYouth work ⬇️
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To mark #WorldOceanDay 🌊 this week, the Commonwealth #BlueCharter hosted a webinar to highlight women leading the way on ocean action across the #Commonwealth.
Learn more and watch the full recording 👉🏾: bit.ly/3WI9Yb8
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The 2023 #Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (#CTMM) wrapped up this week with a strong focus on:
🤝 Cooperation for resilient, inclusive, green and digital economies
🌱 Sustainable post-COVID recovery
📈 Digital transition and inclusive digital trade
Learn more 👇🏿
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📜 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the #CommonwealthCharter.
Our Charter brings together the values and aspirations which unite all 56 #Commonwealth member countries - democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Learn more 👇
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Join the Commonwealth Children and Youth Challenge! 🌱💡
We invite young people and educators from across the #Commonwealth to showcase their sustainable energy innovations.
Learn more and enter before 31 August 👉: bit.ly/42tB2ME
#CommonwealthCSET
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The #Commonwealth Secretariat recently supported a technical workshop for youth workers to boost the professionalisation of the youth sector in #Seychelles🇸🇨.
Read more 👉: bit.ly/3Niavxo
#CommonwealthYouth | #YearOfYouth
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🌍 The #Commonwealth is home to one-third of the world’s coastal oceans and 45% of coral reefs.
🌊 The Commonwealth #BlueCharter is our commitment to the ocean.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3GZXT9F
#WorldOceansDay
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🌎 #CommonwealthSmallStates remain vulnerable to external shocks as a result of their geographic positioning.
🌊 Our work puts a special lens on #SmallStates & aims to build resilience & promote inclusive development by addressing issues such as climate change.
Discover more 👇
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The 2023 #Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting concluded yesterday, with a strong emphasis on cooperation for resilient and digital economies.
, Minister of State , speaks about #CTMM discussions to boost intra-Commonwealth trading opportunities ⬇️
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⚡️ It will take ~US$4.2 trillion per year by 2030 to achieve universal access to affordable and reliable energy.
The #Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a report to support member countries in accessing finance for clean energy systems.
Learn more ⬇️
#CommonwealthCSET
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⏰ Starting now: 'She's making waves 🌊 - Celebrating women in ocean advocacy, science and the blue economy'
Join the Commonwealth #BlueCharter live to hear inspiring stories of women leading the way on ocean action 👉: bit.ly/43JITqC
#WorldOceanDay
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📈 #Commonwealth leaders committed themselves to increasing intra-Commonwealth trade to US$2 trillion by 2030.
This week, #CommonwealthTrade Ministers met at #CTMM to discuss cooperation on building resilient and digital economies and boosting economic growth.
Read more 👇🏿
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Productive discussions with Commonwealth Trade Ministers at #CTMM. is working to strengthen the multilateral trading system, deepen trade & investment & enable a digital transition.
I look forward to continued collaboration for a more prosperous #Commonwealth!
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📢 Today at 1pm BST, join us for a special webinar in celebration of #WorldOceanDay!
🌊 The Commonwealth #BlueCharter and will shine a spotlight on women in ocean sciences from across the #Commonwealth.
Learn more and register 👉: bit.ly/3WI9Yb8
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The 2023 #Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (#CTMM) concluded today with a strong emphasis on cooperation for resilient, inclusive, green and digital economies.
Read the outcome statement that builds on the initiatives agreed at #CHOGM2022 in #Rwanda: bit.ly/3WQDDPu
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