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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 Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, addressed leaders at and urged greater cooperation on overlapping economic, environmental and security challenges.

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Pleased to address leaders at NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT (NAM) - UGANDA as an official observer.

From climate disasters to crippling debts, insufficient action & outdated systems are failing developing countries. Only through international cooperation can we turn things around & build a better future for all

Pleased to address leaders at @NAM_Uganda as an official observer. From climate disasters to crippling debts, insufficient action & outdated systems are failing developing countries. Only through international cooperation can we turn things around & build a better future for all
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🌍 The is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.

📈 It is home to 2.5 billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.

🗺 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.

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Great to meet India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to discuss ways to deepen our cooperation.

I commended India’s G20 presidency & thanked India for recognising our work with innovation & changemaker awards & announcing $10 million worth of scholarships for our youth

Great to meet India’s External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar to discuss ways to deepen our cooperation. I commended India’s G20 presidency & thanked India for recognising our work with innovation & changemaker awards & announcing $10 million worth of scholarships for our youth
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Pleased to be in Uganda for the Non-Aligned Movement Summit.

Over the next few days, I’ll engage with leaders on the economic & environmental challenges facing developing countries and how we can work together to build a fairer multilateral system that supports everyone equally.

Pleased to be in Uganda for the Non-Aligned Movement Summit. Over the next few days, I’ll engage with leaders on the economic & environmental challenges facing developing countries and how we can work together to build a fairer multilateral system that supports everyone equally.
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The Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, and First Lady Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow of have launched the ‘Gambia Says NO MORE’ campaign to tackle domestic and sexual violence in the West African country.

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SaysNOMORE | NO MORE

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Last week in Hyderabad, , the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, was recognised by the @Heartfulness Institute for her service to the education, growth & success of young people across the .

Read more in Deccan Chronicle 👉: bit.ly/3Sj47bM

Last week in Hyderabad, #India, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, @PScotlandCSG, was recognised by the @Heartfulness Institute for her service to the education, growth & success of young people across the #Commonwealth. Read more in @DeccanChronicle 👉: bit.ly/3Sj47bM
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Small states contribute less than 1% to global emissions, but are most vulnerable to climate impacts.

Find out how the Secretariat helps the 33 SmallStates build climate resilience and have a voice on the global stage 👉🏾: bit.ly/3Qer6mg

Small states contribute less than 1% to global emissions, but are most vulnerable to climate impacts. Find out how the #Commonwealth Secretariat helps the 33 #CommonwealthSmallStates build climate resilience and have a voice on the global stage 👉🏾: bit.ly/3Qer6mg
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What an honour to receive the inaugural Heartfulness Changemaker Award which recognises @CommonwealthSec's work to empower young people.

Grateful that @Heartfulness has joined governments, institutions and citizens in celebrating our .

We make change together.

What an honour to receive the inaugural Heartfulness Changemaker Award which recognises @CommonwealthSec's work to empower young people. Grateful that @Heartfulness has joined governments, institutions and citizens in celebrating our #YearOfYouth. We make change together.
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🌏 Corruption costs the global economy $3.6 trillion every year.

⚖️ In 2021, the Secretariat launched a landmark set of measures to help international efforts in fighting systematic corruption.

Learn more about our anti-corruption work 👇

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How can least developed countries use intellectual property protection to boost economic growth and development?

Join the Secretariat and UNCTAD, the UN trade & development body on 29 January at 11am CET for the launch of our new joint report.

Register now 👉🏾: bit.ly/3tSlp6e

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The Climate Finance Access Hub has helped 17 small and vulnerable states across , the and the to access more than US$322 million in finance for climate action projects.

Learn more about CFAH ⬇️

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Honoured to plant the millionth tree in Kanha, .

Trees are the world’s natural ventilators and across the , we have the lungs of the world.

We must continue to protect nature and allow it to flourish.

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Honoured to plant the millionth tree in Kanha, #India. Trees are the world’s natural ventilators and across the #Commonwealth, we have the lungs of the world. We must continue to protect nature and allow it to flourish. #CommonwealthForClimate
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Least developed countries face severe structural constraints and challenges.

Our webinar with UNCTAD, the UN trade & development body will explore how LDCs can use intellectual property protection to boost economic growth and development.

📅 29 January, 11am CET

Learn more and register ⬇️

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Join the Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, and @Heartfulness tomorrow at 4:30pm IST for the launch of Youth Unite - a global initiative designed to empower young people during the Commonwealth .

Watch the livestream 👉: bit.ly/41TgvT4

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🗳The is a pioneer in the field of international election observation and has observed over 160 elections in 40 countries since 1980.

Building, supporting and strengthening legal systems and good governance is a key aim of the Commonwealth.

Elections

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Least developed countries can use innovation & tech upgrading to boost economic growth & development amid global challenges.

Join UNCTAD, the UN trade & development body & The Commonwealth on 29 Jan to explore how intellectual property protection can play a pivotal role.

Register now:➡️bit.ly/48DP2qK

Least developed countries can use innovation & tech upgrading to boost economic growth & development amid global challenges. Join @UNCTAD & @commonwealthsec on 29 Jan to explore how intellectual property protection can play a pivotal role. Register now:➡️bit.ly/48DP2qK
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The Secretariat’s publications are a key part of our mission to work as a partner for all.

We offer free access to research on topics including small states, gender, trade and climate change.

Explore our publications 📚⬇️

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