Half a dozen non-governmental membership bodies have joined the family of civil society and professional organisations that are accredited by the Commonwealth.
Half a dozen non-governmental membership bodies have joined the family of civil society and professional organisations that are accredited by the Commonwealth.
promotes music and musicians from across the Commonwealth.
The is a network of civil society organisations working to challenge inequality based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The brings together national fashion councils and supports programmes to develop the fashion industry.
advances the interests of older people by building capacity in health and care services.
The is a specialist accounting body that promotes good governance and sustainable economic and social development.
The helps the work of parliamentary public accounts committees in promoting good governance. It received provisional accreditation.
糖心探花鈥檚 board of governors, which approved the applications, consists of London-based high commissioners of 52 member countries.
Accredited organisations can access certain intergovernmental meetings as official observers, participate in consultative processes, access services from the Secretariat and use the patented Commonwealth symbol.
A Commonwealth spokesperson said: 鈥淚n accordance with the guidelines for accreditation, applicant organisations must adhere to criteria including a commitment to the Commonwealth鈥檚 fundamental values and principles, and recognition and respect for the diversity of its membership. In addition, they must demonstrate accountability and transparency, have a track record of activity, and be open to all Commonwealth members.鈥
In a , the Commonwealth Fashion Council said its newfound status provided opportunities to bring together fashion industries and governments at events such as the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in April 2018. 鈥淭his presents the environment to submit papers, influence agendas and to encourage what is most needed within the global fashion sector,鈥 it said.
Responding to the announcement, (TCEN) said: 鈥淐onsidering the process it takes, it is a small wonder and a great victory for TCEN to have been given accreditation as a Commonwealth organisation.鈥
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