SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

CHOGM baulks on human rights

The CHOGM has ended in Perth, amid criticism it fell short on human rights.

chogm_final_111030_aap_B_1902528821

1 min read

Published

Updated

By Sacha Payne


Skip to article content

The Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting has concluded in Perth, amid criticism it fell short on significant reform of the organisation - particularly in the area of human rights.

The CHOGM approved a Commonwealth charter and a stronger role for the so-called Ministerial Action Group.

However, as Sacha Payne reports, leaders have not accepted the proposed appointment of a Commonwealth human rights commissioner.


Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world