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issue 12 | February 2009 | View as a webpage |
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F.W. de Klerk and Vince Cable are just two of the unmissable speakers at the RCS in the next few months.The high-profile media launch of the Commonwealth Women's Antarctic Expedition in March also promises to be a unique occasion. See you there!Public Affairs Team |
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William HagueThe Commonwealth of Nations: a 21st Century PartnershipWilliam Hague lambasted the Labour government for its 'neglectful ambivalence' towards the Commonwealth. He pledged that the Commonwealth - 'an extraordinary organisation' - would be used as a crucial foreign policy tool by a Conservative administration. "We must refresh our vision of what the Commonwealth offers and what it can do. The world is moving on and we must not let outdated views of the past cloud our prospects for the future." |
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Alison des Forges: 1942 - 2009We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Alison des Forges. An historian and tireless human rights activist, Alison drew the world's attention to what was to become Africa's most appalling genocide in Rwanda and she dedicated her life to helping to bring justice and reconciliation to the country. We were honoured that Alison agreed to join our panel event on Rwanda. Her first-rate knowledge, ability to argue her case with conviction, and her incredible warmth as a human being all shone through. The Rwandan people have lost a true friend and the field of human rights a passionate advocate. |
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Spotlight on RwandaQuestion Time debateThis well-attended, wide-ranging and, at times, heated debate was the first in a series of 'Question Time' events. Looking ahead, we plan to tackle 'Gadaffi: What next for the African Union?', plus events exploring the Horn of Africa, Zimbabwe and Africa's new relations with China and India.
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Thursday 19th February, 6.15pmGibraltar in a changing worldChief Minister of Gibraltar, Peter Caruana, QCChaired by Lord Anderson of Swansea Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Peter Caruana, will speak about the new constitutional status of Gibraltar and the shift which has occured in the territory's often turbulent relationship with Spain. This event will be followed by a canape reception kindly sponsored by the Government of Gibraltar's Representative Office to the United Kingdom. Click here to book a place at this free event...
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Tuesday 10th March, 6.15pmExpedition LaunchCommonwealth Women's Antarctic ExpeditionThis year, a remarkable expedition is taking place... 8 women from around the Commonwealth - Cyprus, Ghana, India, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, Jamaica and the UK - are going to ski to the South Pole. Many have no previous expedition or cold weather experience. Several have never seen snow. As the final team fly back from a training camp in Norway at the beginning of March, they will hold their official expedition launch at the RCS... The expedition boasts a number of high-profile, celebrity Ambassadors, many of whom will be present at the Launch. They include:
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Wednesday 22nd April, 1pm - 5pmHalf-day conferenceThe Caribbean-EU EPA: A model Agreement?This conference will assess the nature of the Caribbean-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the 6 year diplomatic negotiation process behind the final agreement. Speakers will explore its implications for other ACP members in Africa and the Pacific, currently negotiating similar deals with the EU. Speakers will include:
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Tuesday 12th May, 6.15pmF.W. de KlerkSouth Africa: The Way ForwardF.W. de Klerk, the State President who oversaw the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa, will outline his vision for the country's future. With the emergence of ANC splinter group, the Congress of the People, a realignment of forces is taking place in South African politics. Though the ruling of the Constitutional Court may yet postpone the national elections scheduled for April, it is clear that South Africa stands poised at an important crossroads in its history. Who better than Nobel Peace Laureate, F.W. de Klerk, to analyse its prospects? Click here to book a place at this free event...  |
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STOP PRESS! The nation's favourite recession guru, Vince Cable MP, will be speaking at the RCS within the next few months. Watch this space! |
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Monday 23rd February - Thursday 9th AprilUganda through an artist's eyeIsmael Kateregga28 years old, Ismael Kateregga is one of the rising stars of Ugandan art. Born in Kampala, he studied Industrial & Fine Arts at Makerere University before beginning his career as a painter. Using a combination of oils, acrylics and egg temnpera, his work depicts bustling scenes of everyday life in Kampala. The beautiful paintings imbue the city with colour, life and light, evoking the atmosphere of Uganda's capital and 'speaking of the conscience of its people'. His exhibition at the RCS will be Ismael's first in the UK. The official opening will be held on March 10th with special VIP guest, President Museveni of Uganda. |
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