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SUMMARY:CAM one day workshop\, Manitoba Museum
DESCRIPTION:Globally Grassroots: Connecting the International Museum Community is a one-day workshop hosted by the Commonwealth Association of Museums in partnership with the Manitoba Museum\, Winnipeg\, Canada. In-person and online via Zoom. \nThe event will bring together museum professionals both in-person and online to explore connections across borders and the themes that unite the postcolonial museum. Session themes include climate change & climate justice\, Indigenous-led heritage initiatives\, and repatriation and the care of human remains. \nSpeakers from across the Commonwealth will share best practices to kick off roundtable discussions where participants will have the opportunity to share and learn together.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/cam-one-day-workshop-manitoba-museum/
LOCATION:Manitoba Museum\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Commonwealth Youth Leaders Summit
DESCRIPTION:60 young leaders from the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) and Commonwealth and regional youth networks are gathering in London for a capacity building and leadership programme. The summit is being convened by Youth Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat. \nBuilding on the vision for change articulated by young people at the Kigali Commonwealth Youth Forum in 2022\, the summit will consider how to utilise strategically the Commonwealth Year of Youth 2023 and meet its aims for youth-led development and co-creation of solutions to the challenges of national development. The summit will also consider what re-invigoration of the Commonwealth Youth Programme could look like.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-youth-leaders-summit/
LOCATION:Marlborough House\, Pall Mall\, London\, SW1Y 5HX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T135854Z
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SUMMARY:Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
DESCRIPTION:The 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) takes place from 6 to 17 March 2023 and will consider the priority theme of\, ‘Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls’.  \nRepresentatives of UN Member States\, civil society organisations and UN entities gather at UN headquarters in New York to discuss progress and gaps in implementation of the Beijing Declaration\, as well as emerging issues that affect gender equality and empowerment of women. As well as the formal programme of the session of the Commission\, a programme of side events and parallel events held by NGOs\, including accredited Commonwealth organisations\, takes place.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commission-on-the-status-of-women-csw/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214810
CREATED:20230304T190216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T161159Z
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SUMMARY:CBWN\, ComSec Gender Unit\, GSMA & Soroptimist International: Innovation and Technological Change for Achieving Gender Equality - Commonwealth Perspectives and Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Innovation and Technological Change for Achieving Gender Equality: Commonwealth Perspectives and Pathways.  \nIn-person side event being held by the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat\, GSMA and Soroptimist International on Tuesday 07 March at 10.00-11.30 EST at the Commonwealth Joint Office in New York as a contribution to exploring the priority theme for CSW67. \nAny Commonwealth organisations that are attending CSW67 are most welcome and will have priority access. \nThe 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) takes place from 6 to 17 March 2023. The Priority theme of Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls builds on the CHOGM theme of Technology and Innovation for 56 member states. \nCapacity is limited and registration is essential. Flyer with registration information can be found here. \nConcept and Briefing Note can be found here.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/innovation-and-technological-change-for-achieving-gender-equality-commonwealth-perspectives-and-pathways/
LOCATION:Commonwealth Joint Office in New York\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214810
CREATED:20230304T152313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T143222Z
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SUMMARY:REAL Centre Cambridge: The Girls' Education Challenge - Improving educational opportunities for the most marginalised girls
DESCRIPTION:REAL (Research for Equitable Access and Learning) Centre\, University of Cambridge \nThe Girls’ Education Challenge: Improving educational opportunities for the most marginalised girls. \nSpeakers: Asma Zubairi and Laraib Niaz\, Research Associates\, REAL Centre \nIn-person event\, with the option to join online.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/the-girls-education-challenge-improving-educational-opportunities-for-the-most-marginalised-girls-real-centre/
LOCATION:Faculty of Education\, University of Cambridge\, 184 Hills Road Donald MacIntyre Building\, Room GS4\, Cambridge\, CB2 8PQ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="REAL%20Centre%2C%20University%20of%20Cambridge":MAILTO:REALCentre@educ.cam.ac.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230304T141507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T141507Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Commonwealth\, UN Women\, and the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. \nThe Day is calling on governments\, activists and the private sector alike to ‘power on’ in their efforts to make the digital world safer\, more inclusive and more equitable. Facing a multiplicity of global crises\, we have a chance to create a better future—not just for women and girls\, but for all humanity and all life on Earth. \nA persistent gender gap in digital access keeps women from unlocking technology’s full potential. Their underrepresentation in STEM education and careers remains a major barrier to their participation in tech design and governance. And the pervasive threat of online gender-based violence—coupled with a lack of legal recourse—too often forces them out of the digital spaces they do occupy. At the same time\, digital technology is opening new doors for the global empowerment of women\, girls and other marginalised groups. \nThe IWD social media pack is available here.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/international-womens-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T182837Z
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SUMMARY:ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities) - Climate resilient researchers
DESCRIPTION:‘Climate resilient researchers: essential skills to work with wicked problems’. \nA critical exploration of global climate resilience and adaptation research. \nTwo collaborative and interactive online sessions are being convened by the ACU. The ACU is holding the virtual events on two consecutive days\, with the aim of making the events accessible to attendees in multiple time zones. \nFurther information for sign up can be found here. \nThere is growing recognition of the need to re-think how we undertake adaptation and resilience research to urgently address the shifting challenges of climate change and climate variability. The ACU believes that inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches are needed to inform vital research on climate change. Everyone interested in this type of research is encouraged to attend\, especially those in the early stages of their academic careers\, as well as those who want to share their experience with the next generation of researchers. \nThese sessions will aim to: \n\nExplore the range of resilience and adaptation research being undertaken\nHighlight the obvious and less obvious competencies needed to do this work\nCreate connections and establish partnerships between early-career researchers\nAdd to the adaptation research community
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/acu-association-of-commonwealth-universities-climate-resilient-researchers/
LOCATION:Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T190000
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SUMMARY:Westminster Abbey Commonwealth Celebration: Abbey Lates
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Abbey’s education programme for children and adults. \nDiscover the Abbey after hours for this special event to mark this years’ Commonwealth Service. See the Abbey through new eyes as you explore Commonwealth links and understand the monarch’s role as Head of the Commonwealth. \nThe evening includes dance groups performing traditional dance and music in the Abbey; storytelling in Poet’s Corner to celebrate International Women’s Day; and poetry created from conversations about what it means to be part of the Commonwealth.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-celebration-abbey-lates/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, 20 Deans Yd\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Week - Forging peaceful and sustainable common futures
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s Commonwealth Week is ‘Forging peaceful and sustainable common futures’. \nThis is a week-long series of events and activities happening around the Commonwealth – including faith and civic gatherings\, debates\, school assemblies\, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events. The week begins with Commonwealth Day. \n 
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-week-forging-peaceful-and-sustainable-common-futures/
LOCATION:Commonwealth-wide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T161234Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Day - Forging peaceful and sustainable common futures
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa\, Asia\, the Caribbean and Americas\, the Pacific and Europe. 2023 is the first Commonwealth Day presided over by HM King Charles III as Head of the Commonwealth. \nCommonwealth Day 2023 will take place on Monday 13 March\, 2023\, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the Commonwealth. The theme for Commonwealth Day 2023 is ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’. \nYoung people are encouraged to participate in Commonwealth Day activities and as part of the Commonwealth Year of Youth 2023. Theme resources\, including education resources and the logo\, are available here. \nThe theme combines the active commitment of member states to support the promotion of peace\, prosperity and sustainability\, especially through climate action\, so as to secure a better future for our young people and improve the lives of all Commonwealth citizens. \nA linked initiative is Commonwealth Flag for Peace – more details here.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-day-forging-peaceful-and-sustainable-common-futures/
LOCATION:Commonwealth-wide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230305T165712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T165712Z
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SUMMARY:The Commonwealth Resounds - Commonwealth Music Relay
DESCRIPTION:Song Premiere and Launch of Commonwealth Music Relay.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/the-commonwealth-resounds-commonwealth-music-relay/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230313T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230304T173659Z
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SUMMARY:CEC 2023 Annual Commonwealth Day Lecture by Professor Stephen Chan OBE
DESCRIPTION:2023 CEC Annual Commonwealth Day Lecture. Political & academic freedom in Commonwealth Africa in the Year of the Youth. \nSpeaker: Professor Dr Stephen Chan OBE\, Professor of World Politics at SOAS\, University of London. \nWhat goes on in African universities today shapes the future of countries tomorrow. \nCommonwealth Africa now reflects the diversity of Africa as a whole – former Francophonic and Lusophonic colonies are now members alongside the Anglophonic ones. All cohere in a drive for education and an urge to make free choices. In parts of Africa\, academics are a persecuted minority – informed criticism makes professors – and students – vulnerable to persecution and abuse. Academic freedom and political freedom coincide. In Europe\, academic freedom was the very first civil liberty. It remains a key civil liberty in Africa today. And free expression in higher education helps form the next generation of leaders. But this next generation is frequently resisted by gerontocratic and technophobic existing leaders with vested economic interests in retaining power. \nA clash of generations\, a clash of views on freedom of expression. Academic freedom helps future leaders to support free expression in society at large. The education of young women leads to changes in views of gender roles. \nProfessor Stephen Chan has published 37 academic books\, many of them in-depth studies of African Commonwealth countries. His OBE was awarded for ‘services to Higher Education and Africa’. He is a former member of staff at the Commonwealth Secretariat. \nAttendance is by registration and invitation only. Reserve your place in advance on Eventbrite. \nDownload flyer here.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/cec-2023-annual-commonwealth-day-lecture-by-professor-stephen-chan-obe/
LOCATION:Palace of Westminster\, Westminster\, London\, SW1A 0AA\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230305T170618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T170618Z
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SUMMARY:ROSL Commonwealth Day Celebratory Tea
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Royal Overseas League Clubhouse. \nBook in advance. \n 
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/rosl-commonwealth-day-celebratory-tea/
LOCATION:Royal Over-Seas League\, Over-Seas House\, Park Pl\, St James's Street\, London\, SW1A 1LR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal%20Over-Seas%20League":MAILTO:membersevents@rosl.org.uk 
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230313T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230313T160000
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CREATED:20230304T170200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T235108Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Day Service\, Westminster Abbey\, London
DESCRIPTION:In London\, Commonwealth Day 2023 will be celebrated with a multicultural\, multi-faith Service held at Westminster Abbey. This public event\, live broadcast by the BBC\, celebrates the unity\, diversity\, and linkages of the modern Commonwealth of Nations. It seeks to foster greater understanding of the Commonwealth’s achievements and role\, particularly amongst its young people who comprise over 60% of its population. \nCentred on the Commonwealth theme of ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’\, the Service features a vibrant mixture of testimonies\, performances\, and readings from different parts of the Commonwealth. The event will also feature a procession of young flag bearers representing each of the 56 nations of the Commonwealth. Earlier in the day there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Commonwealth Memorial Gates\, and a flag-raising event for the Commonwealth Flag for Peace. \nThe service is attended by HM King Charles III as Head of the Commonwealth\, senior members of the Royal Family\, the Commonwealth Secretary General\, members of the Diplomatic Corps\, UK Prime Minister and representatives of UK Government and Opposition\, representatives from Commonwealth accredited organisations and UK school children. \nAttendance is by invitation only. \nThe event will be broadcast live from Westminster Abbey on BBC One at 2.15pm BST\, in the programme: ‘A Celebration for Commonwealth Day.’ \nIf you are outside of the UK\, the service will be available to watch on the BBC’s YouTube channel.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-day-service-westminster-abbey-london/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, 20 Deans Yd\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal%20Commonwealth%20Society":MAILTO:helen.jones@thercs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230305T172926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T172926Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Foundation - Young Leaders' Dialogue on the Commonwealth Charter
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Critical Conversations series. \nA Decade of the Commonwealth Charter: Young Leaders’ Dialogue – moderated by Makeda Mahadeo. \nMarch 2023 marks the ten–year anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter—a document developed and agreed by Commonwealth Member States. The Charter outlines the Commonwealth’s fundamental principles\, values\, and commitments to democracy and the rule of law\, human rights\, international peace and security and sustainable development.  \nThis event will bring together young changemakers\, leading civic activists and trailblazers from across the Commonwealth—who have demonstrated their capability to lead positive change—to discuss their vision for the future of the Commonwealth.   \nSome of the questions being considered: \n\nWhat does the Charter say about the Commonwealth? What role could or should the Charter play in how the Commonwealth sees and projects itself?   \nTo what extent is the Charter reflective of Commonwealth citizens’ aspirations\, particularly those of young people\, for a better world?  \nWhat role should young people across the Commonwealth play in demanding that governments uphold and protect Charter values?  \n\nReserve your place in advance here. \nThe Commonwealth Foundation’s Critical Conversations online event series brings together dynamic and diverse speakers to deliver frank and fresh perspectives on questions that really matter to the Commonwealth’s 2.5 billion citizens. While the series will cover a broad range of topics\, the central themes come back to the core values and principles of the Commonwealth including democracy\, human rights\, participatory governance and the rule of law.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-foundation-young-leaders-dialogue-on-the-commonwealth-charter/
LOCATION:Virtual event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230308T130204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T130204Z
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SUMMARY:22nd Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM)
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) will take place at the Commonwealth’s Headquarters\, Marlborough House\, London\, on 15 March 2023. \nThe closed meeting will be chaired by the Honourable Dr. Vincent Biruta\, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda\, as Rwanda is the CHOGM Chair-in-Office. \nThis year’s CFAMM will focus on enhancing the resilience of Commonwealth countries in times of crisis and reflects the challenges faced by many members such as the impacts of climate change and the pandemic and spiralling food and energy costs that risk impacting peace and stability.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/22nd-commonwealth-foreign-affairs-ministers-meeting-cfamm/
LOCATION:Marlborough House\, Pall Mall\, London\, SW1Y 5HX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230306T154409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T161531Z
UID:14010-1678874400-1678899600@commonwealtheducation.org
SUMMARY:Institute of Commonwealth Studies (ICwS) Virtual Day Conference: Soft power in the contemporary Commonwealth
DESCRIPTION:‘Soft power in the contemporary Commonwealth: Approaches\, Opportunities and Challenges’. \nOne-day online conference/symposium hosted via Zoom by Institute of Commonwealth Studies (ICwS)\, University of London. \nThe Commonwealth has been described as ‘the soft power network of the future’ (former UK Minister of State\, Lord Howell\, 2012). Beyond the UK\, ministries and diplomats across the Commonwealth\, including in India\, South Africa\, Australia\, the Caribbean and Pacific island states\, have also paid renewed attention to soft power\, in combination with hard and smart power\, and to the ability of multilateral diplomatic networks such as the Commonwealth to attract and sustain membership\, or to relay their interests and concerns. \nOn Commonwealth Day 2013 (11 March)\, Queen Elizabeth II signed the Commonwealth Charter\, the result of wide-ranging consultations across the governments\, associations and people of the Commonwealth\, after the Eminent Persons Group on Commonwealth reform first promoted the idea of a single\, non-binding document outlining the Organisation’s fundamental principles and values. At the heart of the Commonwealth Charter is the hope that the Commonwealth\, as a voluntary intergovernmental association and as a people’s network\, can itself wield distinct soft power. And yet ten years on\, evolution of the Commonwealth and tensions on the global stage – including the resurgence of geopolitics\, military conflicts and the unwillingness of governments to abide by net-zero by 2050 – have raised questions about both the ability of the Commonwealth to live up to the values of its Charter\, and the place of soft power in international politics. \nTo book follow the link here. \nA provisional programme can be viewed here. \nThe ICWS is the only postgraduate academic institution in the United Kingdom devoted to the study of the Commonwealth and its member states. It is also home to the longest-running interdisciplinary and practice-orientated human rights programme in the UK. In addition to its established historical research\, the ICWS focuses on current challenges confronting Commonwealth states and societies\, providing evidence-based policy recommendations to contemporary problems.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/institute-of-commonwealth-studies-icws-virtual-day-conference-soft-power-in-the-contemporary-commonwealth/
LOCATION:Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute%20of%20Commonwealth%20Studies":MAILTO:olga.jimenez@sas.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230306T160447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T160447Z
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SUMMARY:Institute of Commonwealth Studies (ICwS) Lecture: The Commonwealth Charter and its contemporary relevance
DESCRIPTION:‘The Commonwealth Charter and its contemporary relevance’. \nHybrid event: In-person (booking required) in IHR Wolfson Room NB01\, Basement\, IHR\, Senate House\, Malet Street\, London WC1E 7HU & Online-via Zoom \nKeynote Lecture as part of the Soft Power in the Contemporary Commonwealth Conference. Speakers: \nHon. Michael Kirby (former Justice of the High Court of Australia) \nRt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind (chair of the Committee investigating Commonwealth Studies at the University of London.) \nIn 2009-11\, the Hon Michael Kirby served as a member of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) of the Commonwealth of Nations. The group was chaired by Tun Abdullah Badawi (former Prime Minister of Malaysia) and included 10 noted luminaries of the Commonwealth\, including Sir Malcolm Rifkind (former British Foreign Secretary). \nThe origins of the Commonwealth Charter were somewhat unpromising – drafted by Michael Kirby on a long plane journey back to Australia\, using airline paper napkins to record his thoughts. The EPG agreed that his text should be included in their Report which was released at the CHOGM in Perth in 2011. It eventually came into effect with the approval of all Commonwealth countries. \nThis lecture will describe the unpromising origins\, its contents and prospects. Strengths and weaknesses of a soft power document of this kind will be explored. It is Kirby’s belief that\, if the future of the Commonwealth is to be assured\, it must rest on universally endorsed values that can be enforced and influential\, rather than on purely historical considerations that are bound to be even more controversial. \nRegister for the event here. \nThis keynote event will be delivered in person in the Wolfson Suite\, Institute of Historical Research\, School of Advanced Study\, University of London. It will also be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/institute-of-commonwealth-studies-icws-lecture-the-commonwealth-charter-and-its-contemporary-relevance/
LOCATION:Hybrid event
CATEGORIES:Digital
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute%20of%20Commonwealth%20Studies":MAILTO:olga.jimenez@sas.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T193000
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SUMMARY:ROSL Public Affairs - Lecture by Jennifer E Jones\, President\, Rotary International
DESCRIPTION:Global Challenges and the International Community. What role for Rotary International? \nCanadian Jennifer E Jones is the President of Rotary International 2022-23. She is the first woman to hold this office in the organisation’s 115-year history. \nIn this lecture she shares a vision for the power of civil society and its ability to fight disease\, protect the environment\, encourage economic development\, and deepen world understanding and peace. \nRotary International is a global humanitarian service organisation with 1.4 million members which is accredited to the Commonwealth. It seeks to address the exceptional global challenges we face in all corners of the world.  Aligned with the SDGs\, Rotary’s Areas of Focus and humanitarian relief efforts have helped respond to Covid-19\, eliminate 99.9 percent of polio worldwide\, educate more than 1\,600 peace professionals\, and expand nature-based solutions to tackle climate change. \nAttendance at this event held at the Royal Overseas League is free. Registration to attend is required and can be accessed here. \nThe event will not be live-streamed\, but a recording will be available after the event.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/rosl-public-affairs-lecture-by-jennifer-e-jones-president-rotary-international/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230316T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
CREATED:20230305T174044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T174044Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Foundation - A Decade of the Commonwealth Charter
DESCRIPTION:A Decade of the Commonwealth Charter: Where are we? What do we need for the next decade? \nSpeakers: \nDr Linda Yueh: Moderator \nThe Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG: Panellist \nNondumiso ‘Noni’ Hlophe: Panellist \nA special in-person event that will celebrate ten years of the Commonwealth Charter and reflect on key questions regarding its future. The moderated three-person conversation will be followed by a reception. Co-hosted by the High Commission of South Africa in London. \nReserve tickets in advance here.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-foundation-a-decade-of-the-commonwealth-charter/
LOCATION:South Africa House\, Trafalgar Sq\, London\, WC2N 5DP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth of Learning Focal Points Meeting: the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:By invitation. \nThe COL Pacific Focal Points Meeting is taking place in Lautoka\, Fiji\, from 23-24 March. \nThe aims are to: \n1. Review and report on the Commonwealth of Learning’s (COL) work in the Pacific; and\n2. Identify and discuss regional and national priorities \nCOL hosts regular meetings to update Focal Points on its work in their region and the wider Commonwealth\, and to consult with them on regional and national priorities. Focal Points are senior officials nominated by ministries of education. They keep ministers briefed about COL’s work\, provide guidance on country priorities and serve as a valuable strategic resource.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-of-learning-focal-points-meeting-the-pacific/
LOCATION:Fiji\, Fiji
ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth%20of%20Learning%20%28COL%29":MAILTO:info@col.org
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SUMMARY:ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities) India Roundtables 2023
DESCRIPTION:The ACU is convening a series of in-person roundtables in India from 27 March to 31 March 2023.  \nOpen to ACU members and requiring an email confirmation. Expressions of interest in attending must be submitted by 17 March. \nACU members and HE professionals meet for ACU’s series of Roundtables to discuss issues impacting the future of higher education in India and across the Commonwealth. \nEach roundtable will focus on a theme relevant to higher education in India\, and will be hosted in partnership with three prestigious member universities: \n\nChrist University\, Bengaluru (half day in-person event)\nTata Institute of Social Sciences\, Mumbai (half day in-person event)\nAmity University Noida\, Delhi (full day\, in-person event)\n\nThe roundtables bring universities together to discuss topics of common relevance\, such as digitalisation\, internationalisation\, and sustainable partnerships. They will also highlight the important role higher education plays in addressing global challenges. \nFor more detailed information visit the ACU website here. \nMember institutions\, honourable vice-chancellors and higher education industry experts are invited to attend and share best practice\, establish partnerships\, and discuss issues crucial to the evolution of higher education and work in India.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/acu-association-of-commonwealth-universities-india-roundtables-2023/
LOCATION:Bengaluru\, Mumbia and Delhi\, India
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230330
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
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SUMMARY:ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities) - Launch of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2023/24 applications Southern Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:Application Cycle 2 (Southern Hemisphere) for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2023/24 opens on 29 March. \nThe Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)  offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle income Commonwealth country. Open to citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country. There is no upper age limit. \nAimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities\, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture\, to broaden horizons\, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime. \nThe scholarship covers: \n\nFully-funded tuition fees\nLiving allowance (stipend) for duration of award\nReturn economy flights to host country\nOne-off arrival allowance\nResearch Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)\n\nOnly the universities on the QECS homepage are hosts for the application cycle.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/acu-association-of-commonwealth-universities-launch-of-queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships-2023-24-applications-southern-hemisphere/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230402
DTSTAMP:20260409T214811
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) workshops - 'Making the UN Human Rights Mechanisms work for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Making the UN Human Rights Mechanisms work for Youth. \nCapacity-building workshops for young people. \nA CHRI contribution to the Commonwealth Year of Youth 2023.
URL:https://commonwealtheducation.org/event/commonwealth-human-rights-initiative-chri-workshops-making-the-un-human-rights-mechanisms-work-for-youth/
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