Commonwealth latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from the Commonwealth:

Recent Developments:

  1. Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM): The 26th CHOGM was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from June 20-25, 2022. The meeting focused on themes such as climate change, sustainable development, and the role of the Commonwealth in promoting peace and stability.
  2. Commonwealth Secretary-General's Visit to Africa: The Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, visited several African countries in June 2022, including Rwanda, Kenya, and Ghana, to discuss issues such as climate change, trade, and economic development.
  3. Commonwealth Games 2022: The 22nd Commonwealth Games took place in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8, 2022. The games featured athletes from 72 countries competing in 19 sports.
  4. Commonwealth Day: Commonwealth Day was celebrated on March 14, 2022, with events and ceremonies held across the Commonwealth. The theme for 2022 was "Building a Better World Together".

Recent News Stories:

  1. Climate Change: The Commonwealth has launched a new initiative to support small island developing states (SIDS) in their efforts to address climate change. The initiative aims to provide technical assistance and funding to help SIDS adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  2. Economic Development: The Commonwealth has launched a new economic development strategy, which aims to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty across the member states.
  3. Human Rights: The Commonwealth has expressed concern over human rights abuses in several member states, including Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Cameroon. The organization has called on these governments to respect human rights and the rule of law.
  4. Cybersecurity: The Commonwealth has launched a new cybersecurity initiative to help member states protect themselves against cyber threats. The initiative includes training programs, technical assistance, and the development of cybersecurity standards.

Upcoming Events:

  1. Commonwealth Youth Forum: The 2023 Commonwealth Youth Forum will take place in Rwanda in June 2023. The forum will bring together young people from across the Commonwealth to discuss issues such as climate change, education, and economic development.
  2. Commonwealth Business Forum: The 2023 Commonwealth Business Forum will take place in Rwanda in June 2023. The forum will bring together business leaders and policymakers to discuss issues such as trade, investment, and economic development.
  3. Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM): The 27th CHOGM is scheduled to take place in 2024. The location and dates for the meeting have not yet been announced.

I hope this information is helpful!