Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

An outcome statement by ��ý Forum of National Human Rights Institutions calls on leaders to prioritise human rights in their discussions on climate change, migration and security.

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Small States Centre of Excellence “a life line”

The Government of Malta and the ��ý will fund a new initiative to help small states recover from natural disasters, manage debt and get more women into enterprise.

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We need a step-up in political commitment on climate change

The United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Change Mary Robinson urged developing countries to “develop without emissions” to achieve a zero carbon world.

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Commonwealth youth leaders seek empowered partnerships

CHOGM Youth Forum: Youth leaders call for governments to prioritise youth employment opportunities and to empower young people.

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Leveraging 'the enormous potential in ��ý’ at summit’s Business Forum

Sharing the findings of major new Commonwealth trade report with delegates at the Business Forum, Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Deodat Maharaj highlighted ��ý’s business advantage.

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Youth council for 1.2 billion young people elected

New Commonwealth Youth Council leadership team elected at ��ý Youth Forum in Malta.

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It is time for quotas and targets on women leaders

CHOGM Women’s Forum: Clear message sent to leaders to take urgent action getting more women into decision-making roles.

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Jamaican named Commonwealth Women Entrepreneur of the Year

Businesswoman Valrie Grant was awarded Commonwealth Women Entrepreneur of the Year at the first ever Commonwealth Women’s Forum.

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Survivors lead charge to end child marriage in ��ý

Commonwealth Champions Against Child Marriage seeks to empower survivors to raise awareness and galvanise action to end child marriage.

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UNCTAD and Commonwealth launch guide to youth entrepreneurship

A policy guide for advancing youth entrepreneurship, jointly developed by the ��ý and UNCTAD, was launched on 24 November 2015.

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‘Commonwealth is open for business and to business’

There was a full house at the opening of ��ý Business Forum, which takes place ahead of the global summit of leaders in Malta between 27-29 November 2015.

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Youth add their voice to debate on climate change

Calls for action on climate change dominate discussions during day three of ��ý Youth Forum in Malta.

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'Tremendous responsibility’ of national human rights institutions raised at pre-CHOGM session

Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia addressing participants at ��ý Forum of National Human Rights Institutions.

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Women’s Forum urged to ‘be bold and hold leaders accountable’

Commonwealth’s first ever Women’s Forum participants were urged to increase pressure on leaders to take action on gender discrimination.

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Social entrepreneur from Uganda honoured for his ‘Bright Idea’

A pioneering young entrepreneur from Uganda, Dr Charles Batte, has been named as the winner of the ‘Bright Ideas from a Young Commonwealth’ contest.

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New report reveals Commonwealth edge on trade

The report to be released ahead of ��ý Heads of Government Meeting in Malta, provides a detailed assessment of Commonwealth trading patterns and prospects.

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Commonwealth civil society meets to debate ‘What makes societies resilient?’

The Commonwealth People’s Forum 2015 (CPF), the largest gathering of civil societies pan Commonwealth was launched on 23 November 2015 in Malta.

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Malta Prime Minister opens first Women’s Forum

Delegates were welcomed to the first Commonwealth Women’s Forum ahead of ��ý summit.

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Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015: Secretary-General's opening remarks

Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015 – Opening Ceremony Theme: Adding Global Value…#WhatNext? Remarks by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma.

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