Commonwealth People's Forum 2011

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19 April 2011

The next Commonwealth People’s Forum will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 25 to 27 October 2011.

Find out more at www.cpf2011.org

What would you place on the global agenda?

The Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF), brings together civil society representatives from around the world, to discuss and debate key issues facing Commonwealth people. Held every two years in the run up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the CPF is the single biggest opportunity for civil society to engage with Commonwealth leaders on global development issues.

Regional consultations:

The journey begins with a series of regional consultations in West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean and Pacific. Thoughts and opinions are welcome on all challenges faced by civil society in your region. More information on how to take part in these consultations will be available on the website at the end of April.

These discussions culminate in a Civil Society Statement addressing issues relating to climate change, urbanisation, trade, human rights and more; providing a framework from which Commonwealth civil society can engage with Government.

Unlike previous years, the Statement will be produced in advance of the CPF, based on the outcomes of the regional civil society consultations. Initially presented at the Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New York in September, this change of emphasis will elevate the Statement to become a much stronger advocacy tool in the CHOGM process, as well as guiding the discussions and actions arising from the CPF.

Attend the CPF in Perth:

The Forum itself provides a valuable arena for delegates to take part in workshops, debating the issues raised in the Statement in preparation for a dialogue with Foreign Ministers as part of the CHOGM programme. Delegates will also have the opportunity to take part in a series of learning journeys, visiting community projects and organisations in Western Australia.

Partners:

The 2011 CPF is organised by the Commonwealth Foundation and hosted by the Western Australian Council of Social Service with the support of the Australian Government and the Western Australian Government.

Registration:

The CPF is open to everyone. Full details and online registration will be available at www.cpf2011.org from 18 May.


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