Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It 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.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 took place in Apia, Samoa from 21-26 October 2024. It was the first CHOGM to be held in a Pacific Small Island Developing State. Leaders of Commonwealth countries meet every two years for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), hosted by different member countries on a rotating basis.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
The Samoan way of life was gloriously on display as the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) welcomed leaders from the 56 member countries in Apia today. The powerful voices and rhythmic dancing of performers thrilled the audience, showcasing the rich culture of Samoa. Read news CHOGM Samoa 2024 formally ...
Samoa announces theme for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of …
Sep 21, 2023 · Email: [email protected]. Phone: +44 20 7747 6242. Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Samoa, a proud member of the Commonwealth, is honoured to announce that it will host the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October 2024 on the theme "One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth".
Aug 28, 2020 · The Creole society model as proposed by Kamau Brathwaite emerged out of Brathwaite’s study of Jamaica between 1770 and 1820. The model, like the Plural Society model, focuses on Caribbean cultures. However, the difference lies in the fact that while the Plural Society theory focuses on segmentation, Brathwaite’s Creole Society while ...
Jobs at the Commonwealth Secretariat
Jobs at the Commonwealth Secretariat. Join us for a career where your impact spans 56 countries and 2.5 billion lives. The Commonwealth Secretariat isn't just a workplace - it's a gateway to a world of opportunity. We are a unique international organisation, a vibrant community representing 56 member countries and over 2.5 billion people.
Promoting Democracy | Commonwealth
Promoting Democracy. We help member countries to build, support and strengthen legal systems and good governance. The Commonwealth is a pioneer in the field of international election observation and has observed over 200 elections in nearly 40 countries since 1980. Building, supporting and strengthening legal systems and good governance in our ...
Commonwealth observers urge ‘restraint’ as Mozambique awaits …
Oct 11, 2024 · The Group’s interim statement commended all Mozambicans for the peaceful manner in which they exercised their democratic right to vote, despite some security challenges, especially in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, as well as the problematic municipal elections of November 2023.
African countries ‘better equipped’ to report progress on human …
Oct 8, 2024 · Fourteen Commonwealth African countries were trained last week to improve reporting on their human rights obligations, including the protection of basic economic, social and cultural rights for all. The improved reporting, including on the follow-up recommendations from the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Treaty Bodies, makes it easier for ...
‘One Resilient Common Future’ revealed as the ... - The …
Feb 15, 2024 · The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has announced the theme for Commonwealth Day 2024 as 'One Resilient Common Future'. Commonwealth Day will be celebrated on Monday, 11 March, and will start with a series of events and activities during March, including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies ...