Commonwealth Secretariat announces Commonwealth Day theme

LONDON:The Commonwealth Wednesday announced its theme for Commonwealth Day 2011, which will highlight ‘Women as Agents of Change.’ Theme will provide focus for global Commonwealth Day celebrations which will take place on March 14, says an announcement by the London-based organisation comprising 54 nations.The Commonwealth will celebrate women whose work has made  a positive difference to the lives of others, and will emphasise the Commonwealth message that by investing in women and girls it can accelerate social, economic and political progress in the  member states.In his message, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma said: “The Commonwealth understands the crucial role that women play in their families, communities and in society at large. For nearly 40 years the Commonwealth has run programmes looking at women’s access to health, education, enterprise, leadership, and the impact of conflict on them.”The Commonwealth Day theme will be celebrated throughout the year in the member states with special events taking place during the week of Commonwealth Day from March 14 to 20 – APP