Working together for prosperity, democracy and peace

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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The Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

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CHOGM Samoa 2024

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. 

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Karen Nakawala

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. 

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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.

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