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Nigeria launches national cybercrime team with Commonwealth and UK support

Nigeria has launched a new joint case team to step up its response to cybercrimes that affect people and businesses at home and abroad.

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Working together for prosperity, democracy and peace

The Commonwealth Charter expresses the commitment of member countries to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity to improve the lives of all Commonwealth citizens.

Commonwealth Business Summit

The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit will be hosted by the Government of Namibia and is taking place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 18–20 June 2025, on the sidelines of the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting.

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New Secretary-General pledges to advance Commonwealth values in a divided world

Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on 1 April, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter at a time of growing global tensions.

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17 May 2025 - 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting

Health ministers from across the Commonwealth will convene in Switzerland for the 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting on 17 May 2025 before the World Health Assembly.

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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Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey

Secretary-General
Shirley Botchwey is the 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General.

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Small states

We campaign internationally for special attention to the unique development challenges that small states face.

Society and young people

We support youth empowerment, advance gender equality and use sport to bring people together.

Environment and climate change

We help countries protect their environments, use natural resources sustainably, and both tackle and adapt to climate change.

Democracy, law and government

We promote democracy, good governance, peace, human rights and the rule of law.

Trade and economy

We help boost trade between member countries to create prosperity for all.

Gender

We work to advance gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment in all social, economic and political spheres.

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