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The Commonwealth Charter expresses the commitment of member states to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity to improve the lives of all the people of the Commonwealth.
Incoming Secretary-General announced
At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa, leaders announced the selection of Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, currently Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana, as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth nations adopt pivotal ocean declaration
The Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration for a Common Wealth of shared ocean prosperity, resilience and sustainability builds on national and collective efforts to protect the ocean and use it sustainably.
Voices of the Commonwealth: Stories of resilience
Through the lens of personal triumphs and community solidarity, we explore how individuals and groups have overcome adversity, adapted to changing environments, and forged paths of hope and progress.
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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The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC is the 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General.
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We have a network of over 80 civil, cultural, intergovernmental and professional organisations.
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