December 2008
8 posts
“When we talk about black maybe
We talk about situations
Of people of color and...”
– Common.
Peace-building in the Pacific
Young people from the Pacific region met last week in Brisbane, Australia, to explore ways of implementing the Commonwealth Respect and Understanding report in their countries and communities.
Commonwealth Heads of Government endorsed the report, ‘Civil Paths to Peace’, when they met a year ago in Kampala, Uganda. It was commissioned as a result of growing concerns over terrorism, violence and...
Commonwealth@60.
The Commonwealth turns 60 next year (2009). How do you think the organisation is faring?
Some argue that it is more relevant than ever, given its cultural, geographical and economic diversity. As an organisation, it can reach a cross section of people, bring them together on important issues and debates — and share a wealth of perspectives, experiences and knowledge.
Others describe it as...