One People Oration 2018: Embracing Global Challenges

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One People Oration 2018: Embracing Global Challenges

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Oct 17, 2018

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The Rt Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth gives the One People Oration 2018 on the theme of Embracing Global Challenges. Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.

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Oct 17, 2018

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One People Oration 2018: Embracing Global Challenges

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