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

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Sir Shirdath Ramphal

Statement from the Secretary-General on the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

It is with the greatest sorrow that we mourn the passing of Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal. He was a giant of the Caribbean and one of the Commonwealth’s brightest lights.

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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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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

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

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

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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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