The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Promoting democracy, human rights, economic development and environmental sustainability. We are a voice for small states and a champion for youth empowerment.

The Commonwealth is home to over 2.7 billion citizens, of which over 60% are under the age of 30. The Commonwealth includes some of the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries, spanning five regions. Thirty-three of our members are small states, many of them island nations. The Commonwealth Secretariat provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services

to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development. Our work promotes democracy, rule of law, human rights, good governance and social and economic development. The Commonwealth's guiding principles are contained in the Commonwealth Charter: http://thecommonwealth.org/our-charter

30/05/2026
📸🌊 Calling all young photographers across the Commonwealth!The Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026 is open f...
29/05/2026

📸🌊 Calling all young photographers across the Commonwealth!

The Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026 is open for entries. This year’s theme, Waves of Change, invites young photographers to capture their connection to the ocean and waterways.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Open to Commonwealth nationals and residents aged 18-30
💰 Win up to £1,000 in cash prizes
🌍 Gain global recognition across the Commonwealth
📅 Deadline: 8 June 2026 on

Enter now 👉: https://bit.ly/42MkIcJ

Commonwealth Youth Programme | Royal Commonwealth Society

Find out how Commonwealth Meridian is supporting the Central Bank of Eswatini 🇸🇿 to promote effective public debt manage...
29/05/2026

Find out how Commonwealth Meridian is supporting the Central Bank of Eswatini 🇸🇿 to promote effective public debt management by improving systems that small business owners often rely on to grow their businesses 💼

Central Bank can now process applications more efficiently, monitor loans and repayments more easily.

Read our blog by Mac Banda, Debt Adviser and Team Leader at Commonwealth Secretariat 👉 https://bit.ly/3RtxBGb

29/05/2026

As we bid farewell to our Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Arjoon Suddhoo, I extend my deepest gratitude for his dedication and leadership.

He has served the Commonwealth with distinction and he has strengthened it.

On behalf of The Commonwealth and our member countries, thank you.

We are pleased to welcome two new Deputy Secretaries-General to strengthen delivery of the Commonwealth’s strategic prio...
28/05/2026

We are pleased to welcome two new Deputy Secretaries-General to strengthen delivery of the Commonwealth’s strategic priorities across our 56 member countries.

Ambassador Tanmaya Lal joins as Deputy Secretary-General (Programmes) and Tania Baumann as Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate).

Together, they bring extensive international experience in multilateral engagement, governance and organisational leadership.

Read more: https://bit.ly/43yvaVh

26/05/2026
26/05/2026

"No one sector can do it alone."

📹 Sofiat Akinola from Roche Diagnostics, shares why collaboration across governments, communities, civil society and the private sector is essential to eliminating cervical cancer across the Commonwealth.

📘 Our new Compendium of Country Case Studies on Cervical Cancer Elimination highlights practical lessons and progress from member countries working towards a cervical cancer-free future.

🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3S3mvYr

26/05/2026

Happy 60th Guyana!

Learn about and the 👇

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Guyana Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development

Ahead of the 8th Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) Steering Committee Meeting in Colombo, the CCFAH delega...
26/05/2026

Ahead of the 8th Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) Steering Committee Meeting in Colombo, the CCFAH delegation held courtesy calls with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

The engagements highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing climate resilience, strengthening partnerships and expanding access to climate finance at a time of increasing climate and development pressures.

Discussions focused on mobilising investment for climate adaptation and resilience, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting inclusive, country-led climate solutions that respond to national priorities.

Hosting the Steering Committee Meeting in Sri Lanka provides an opportunity to highlight the country’s leadership in climate resilience and recovery, while reinforcing the Commonwealth’s role as a trusted platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and collective climate action.

25/05/2026

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23/05/2026

One month after Caribbean election professionals met to discuss AI and election management, attention is already turning to Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting, arriving in the region in six months.

The Australian-funded workshop, delivered in partnership with the Elections and Boundaries Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, highlighted a growing focus on resilience across sectors, with High Commissioner Sonya Koppe welcoming the discussions CHOGM will bring.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dqVQ0f

Australian High Commission, Trinidad and Tobago Antigua and Barbuda CHOGM 2026 Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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