Ministers are also expected to agree on practical measures to advance the rule of law by improving access to justice and strengthening legal institutions that support stable societies, fair economies and environmental protection. Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchway thanked the Government of Fiji for hosting the meeting. “The rule of law is essential for peace, […]
In their statement, the Ministers recognized the Secretariat's technology-driven justice solutions and its work on artificial intelligence as important interventions in improving access to legal information and transforming justice delivery in today's complex world. The Secretariat also produced a number of papers in the field of energy and extraction, including a carbon tax model law […]
Before October, our leaders will gather in Samoa for the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to discuss global economic, environmental and security challenges. They will discuss how the contemporary Commonwealth can work together to create a more peaceful, sustainable and resilient future for future generations. The Commonwealth and its values are more relevant today […]
“Our diverse nations are bound by shared values that are reflected in our Charter, including peace, democracy and sustainable development,” he said. In this regard, he noted that Bangladesh’s active participation and leadership in the Commonwealth is highly appreciated by its members, including issues of ocean management and climate change, digital innovation, trade and investment, […]
In a statement ahead of his visit, Secretary-General Scotland thanked Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for the invitation and praised his leadership as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement. Reflecting on the Summit’s theme ‘Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Prosperity’, the Secretary-General said, “Many developing countries have made great progress in improving the well-being of their people. […]
Sheikh Hasina said that almost all sectors are open for investment in Bangladesh. But among them, he said, more investments are encouraged in agricultural commodities and food processing, leather and leather goods processing, medical equipment, automobile and shipbuilding, and ICT. “These sectors have promising investment facilities, including an easy process to repatriate dividends or profits […]
But they remain the exception rather than the norm. Unfortunately, most women are disenfranchised not by choice but because of prevailing structures. They struggle to support their families, face barriers to education and are hindered from taking up leadership roles in society. A recent study shows that 2.7 billion women are legally restricted from choosing […]
She added, “The outcome of the meeting sends a clear message that the Commonwealth is determined to lead by example in ensuring that women and girls are not left behind in our efforts to achieve sustainable development and climate justice. “What we have achieved here will enable us all to accomplish today and it will […]
Pointing to BNP and Jatiya Party, he said that his party is made up of the people while some parties have emerged from the cantonment. Momen said that apart from elections, artificial intelligence, climate, mental health and digital connectivity figured prominently in the discussion. The Foreign Minister said that the Premier has expressed his desire […]
At COP27, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley made headlines with the ambitious Bridgetown Initiative, a policy systems initiative that aims to work with stakeholders to make the global financial architecture truly reflect the vulnerability and existing climate-financing Many of the barriers can be broken down. LDC and SIDS. Too often the debate over financing for […]
While violence in itself is reason enough to act, knowing the economic cost together provides a powerful argument to motivate governments, businesses and individuals to take further action. It demonstrates that we all lose when acts of violence occur, and emphasizes that it is in everyone’s interest to end it. We urge countries to consider […]