Commonwealth values

Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group urges speak out for democracy, rule of law and human rights

News Release The Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group (EPG), today, indicated in an interim statement that it will be calling for the Commonwealth to speak publicly as required and to act with greater authority on serious or persistent violations of Commonwealth values, including democracy, the rule of law and human rights. They will also be calling […]

Nigeria’s 2011 election: a momentous opportunity to deepen democratic practice and uphold Commonwealth values

News Release The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, has called on the leaders and people of Nigeria to work together towards a peaceful and credible election which will enjoy the full confidence of all Nigerians and the wider Commonwealth community. Mr Sharma made this call following the formal release of election dates in January 2011 by […]