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News Archive

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Sharma mourns loss of lives in Papua New Guinea ferry disaster
Released:  2 February 2012
Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma applauds the rescue efforts underway

Kamalesh Sharma visits Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia
Released:  31 January 2012
Commonwealth Secretary-General holds talks with political and civil society leaders during his trip to Africa

Commonwealth Secretary-General in Addis Ababa for the African Union Summit
Released:  29 January 2012
Kamalesh Sharma meets Swaziland Prime Minister Dr Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini

Kamalesh Sharma addresses Rwandan students
Released:  27 January 2012
"As the newest member of the Commonwealth, Rwanda has very quickly become a committed participant at the intergovernmental level, and the people of Rwanda are now weaving themselves into the networks and alliances that are amongst the many benefits and opportunities opened by membership" - Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth theme for 2012 goes live
Released:  23 January 2012
"Connecting Cultures celebrates the Commonwealth’s diversity" – Commonwealth Secretary-General

Commonwealth Secretary-General condemns attacks in Nigeria’s Kano state
Released:  23 January 2012
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his revulsion at the attacks on innocent people in Kano state, Nigeria, on 20 January 2012.

Commonwealth Secretary-General responds to recent developments in Pakistan
Released:  16 January 2012
“We welcome and encourage the commitment of Pakistan and indeed all 54 member governments to the values and principles which have made the Commonwealth unique and widely respected” - Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth partners examine inclusive education and sustainable employment for persons with disabilities
Released:  10 January 2012
Participants from 14 Commonwealth countries explore best practices for implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

'Without education, it is almost impossible for we persons with disabilities to obtain employment'
Released:  10 January 2012
Commonwealth News speaks to Ron McCallum, Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and Richard Rieser, author of the Commonwealth Secretariat publication 'Implementing Inclusive Education', about the common barriers preventing persons with disabilities from attending school and work

Promoting inclusive education and sustainable employment for persons with disabilities
Released:  9 January 2012
Commonwealth meeting to consider policies and best practices to facilitate progress towards empowerment

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