A voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries working together for prosperity, democracy and peace

Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace.
Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter

Towards a cancer free Commonwealth

"My work with the Commonwealth, as their first cancer survivor task force member has been transformative. The Commonwealth recognised my story, offering global platforms to drive change. Together, we are making lifesaving progress."

Read about Karen Nakawala's inspiring work 

Karen Nakawala

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Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, and Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM) will take place in Apia, Samoa from 21-26 October 2024. It will be the first CHOGM to be held in a Pacific Small Island Developing State.

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Trade Review

2024 Commonwealth Trade Review

The 2024 Commonwealth Trade Review, highlights the critical role of trade and investment in bolstering food security across member states. The report reveals record-breaking figures in intra-Commonwealth trade, while providing key insights into the future of food security.

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Home to 2.7 billion people

The Commonwealth is home to 2.7 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC

Secretary-General
The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC is the 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Group photo of Her Majesty The Queen with speakers at an event on ending violence against women and girls at CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda

Events
We host regular events, webinars and conferences on behalf of our member countries.

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Member organisations
We have a network of over 80 civil, cultural, intergovernmental and professional organisations.

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