Mentorship programme to empower Commonwealth young women
Young women across the Commonwealth are set to benefit from a new initiative to help them acquire critical life skills and to progress in their careers.
Sri Lankan named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2017
The co-founder of a foundation which supports minorities and marginalised communities in Sri Lanka has been named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2017.
Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty the Queen, Head of the Commonwealth
This Commonwealth Day, a baton will set out from Buckingham Palace and begin a long and extraordinary journey.
Secretary-General: Commonwealth Summit will reinforce a true global partnership
The 2018 Commonwealth Summit will cement the shared aims of good governance, sustainable growth, and inclusive social and economic development, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said today.
Trade ministers pledge to harness Commonwealth advantage at historic meeting
Commonwealth trade and investment ministers concluded their two-day meeting in London today with a commitment to make full use of the ‘Commonwealth advantage’ to boost trade within the 52-member bloc.
Peace in the home initiative to empower domestic violence survivors
The Commonwealth launches new initiative to help member states bring down rates of domestic violence.
Peace-building is the theme for Commonwealth Day 2017
On Monday 13 March, schools and communities in 52 countries will mark Commonwealth Day 2017.
Commonwealth to host inaugural Meeting of Trade Ministers
Commonwealth Ministers responsible for trade, industry and investment will meet in London from 9-10 March to kick-start an ambitious ‘Agenda for Growth’ across the Commonwealth’s 52 member countries.
Finalists of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Awards announced
Seventeen young change makers from 13 countries are in the running to be named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at an awards ceremony held on 15 March at Marlborough House in London.
Commonwealth observer report on Zambia’s election released
Commonwealth election observers have offered recommendations for strengthening Zambia’s electoral processes and political environment, in a report published today.