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The 21st Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers is now underway in Nairobi, Kenya. Delegates are set to address educational priority issues towards the 2030 Agenda, at a time when the world is recovering from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, has called for countries to ramp up action to urgently address key challenges linked to climate change, ocean, land degradation and biodiversity loss.

The annual Commonwealth Diplomats Induction Programme (CDIP) is a masterclass in the Commonwealth, organised for senior diplomats from member countries

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the second session of its Marlborough Dialogues in London today. The dialogues are a new forum for discussion with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honouring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth Secretariat and global non-profit PATH are joining forces to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines across the Commonwealth, while also striving to eliminate malaria and address other public health challenges.

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the first instance of a new forum for discussion and dialogue with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

Yesterday, The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomed representatives from High Commissions across London for an open day showcasing the Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate (TONR).

Read the statement by The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations to the 49th regular session on the Human Rights Council.

Blog by Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC

The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations said:

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new, inclusive, accessible and sustainable, mobile-first website.

Memorandum of Understanding agreement signed today focuses on ending the COVID-19 pandemic, advancing Universal Health Coverage, addressing vaccine equity, strengthening digital health systems and working towards global health security

The Commonwealth’s working relationship with the Republic of Sierra Leone has won plaudits from the President.

Earlier this week the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, visited Guyana.

Blog by the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Commonwealth Secretary-General

The Commonwealth Secretary-General has expressed her sincere condolences for the lives lost in the double disaster that has engulfed the Pacific Island kingdom of Tonga, while reaffirming the Commonwealth’s willingness to offer maximum assistance.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland congratulated Adama Barrow and the people of The Gambia as she attended the President’s inauguration ceremony in Bakau.

Speaking on the latest COVID-19 variant Omicron, the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said responses need to be fair and equitable.

Week two in the Commonwealth Pavilion at COP26 in Glasgow saw a full schedule of high-level meetings, collaborative launches and technical side events organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat, accredited organisations and member countries. Here are some of the video highlights from the second week of COP26 at the Commonwealth Pavilion. 

The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has appealed to world leaders attending the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 to close the gap in ongoing negotiations this week in Glasgow, with millions of lives and livelihoods on the line in climate-vulnerable countries.