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Issue 419 | 10 December 2008

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News
Commonwealth urges international action on Zimbabwe humanitarian crisis
Sharma distressed by appalling food, health and sanitation situation in Zimbabwe
60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Message by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

Ghana elections: Commonwealth observers say process is credible, so far
They have called on all the people in the country to continue to be calm and peaceful as they await the final results

More news
Events

Commonwealth Carol Service
Location: St Martin-In-The-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London
Date: 17 December 2008
The Commonwealth Carol Service will feature readings from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma, former trade union leader Lord Bill Morris, the Rt Hon. David Lammy, Sky News Presenter Gillian Joseph, the Eastenders’ actress Diane Parish, poet Patience Agbabi, The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell and Urban Music Awards winner Ashley ‘Bashy’ Thomas. A traditional choir and organ, a Gospel Choir and full Caribbean Steel Orchestra and ex-military Trumpeters will also be part of the service. Please book by emailing publicaffairs@rcsint.org or Tel. 020 7766 9202.

Regional National ICT Strategic Planning and Implementation workshop
Location: Barbados
Date: 2 – 7 February 2009
The objective of the Regional National ICT Strategic Planning and Implementation workshop will be to provide attendees with a practical toolkit for advancing their national ICT programmes. The workshop will focus on discussing and applying the various stages, approaches, methodologies, techniques and tips that are required for successfully designing and implementing national ICT agendas.

Full list of events

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