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 Day 2026 focuses on unlocking opportunities for all
Commonwealth Day will be observed on Monday, 9 March, and celebrated across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
The theme for Commonwealth Day 2026 is 'Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth.'
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Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Our new Strategic Plan sets out a clear and practical vision of how our work will lead to impact. It brings together three main areas of focus – democratic, economic and environmental resilience.
2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting will be held in Fiji from 9 to 12 February 2026. The meeting is one of the largest international gatherings of law ministers and attorneys general focused on legal co-operation.
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
Hon. Shirley Botchwey is the 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Events
We host regular events, webinars and conferences on behalf of our member countries.
Member organisations
We have a network of over 90 civil, cultural, intergovernmental and professional organisations.
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