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The Power of Language and the Politics of Religion

Tenth Commonwealth Lecture

Date: Tuesday 15 May 2007
Time: 6.30-7.30pm
Venue
: Old Theatre, Old Building
Speaker: Dr Ali Mazrui
Chair: HE The Rt Hon Don Mckinnon

The eminent scholar Dr Ali Mazrui, best known for his work in the area of African politics and political Islam, will deliver the Tenth Commonwealth Lecture. The Commonwealth Lecture aims to stimulate understanding, discussion and debate on the Commonwealth and its role in world affairs and has become a forceful annual affirmation of the Commonwealth's fundamental goals and values. These include a commitment to democracy, human rights and pro-poor development; and a determination to address intolerance and injustice through building bridges between peoples.

HE The Rt Hon Don Mckinnon is Commonwealth Secretary General.

This event is free and open to all but a ticket is required. To request a ticket please email lecture@commonwealth.int|  or call 020 77476 579.

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