Commonwealth Day: 12 March 2007
Commonwealth Day is an opportunity to reflect on the shared commitment of Commonwealth nations to democratic principles, the rule of law, freedom of expression and the protection of human rights.
The Commonwealth of Nations has strong historical connections, but is a contemporary body. Its decision in December 2006 to suspend the membership of Fiji from the Councils of the Commonwealth after the unlawful takeover of government in that country, demonstrates in our own region that it continues to speak strongly and with credibility on issues of democracy and openness in political affairs.
This year, Commonwealth Day takes the theme of
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