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The Commonwealth is an association of 56 countries working together for development, democracy and peace. Secretary-General: @SGCommonwealth

The Commonwealth

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"Our prosperity has always been tied to the ocean. Now our future depends on protecting it." ✍️ Read the latest op-ed from @SGCommonwealth on how Commonwealth member countries are turning ambition into action to protect our ocean by 2030: bit.ly/4vWdtLw
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At #COSP19 in New York, our Human Rights Team, @commonwealthDPF and @CPA_Secretariat co-hosted a side event to explore how to turn commitments on disability rights into meaningful change. Speakers - including Deputy PM Thulisile Dladla of Eswatini and Canadian MP @lesliechurch -
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We joined @UNOOSA and @SpaceDataInc to launch Space4Resilience at #COPUOS2026 in Vienna. 🛰️ The initiative will help Commonwealth countries – particularly Small Island Developing States and other vulnerable nations – access satellite data to better manage and respond to climate
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🏆 There is only one week to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards! 20 exceptional young changemakers have been shortlisted for the award where a winner will be chosen from each of the five regions of the Commonwealth 🌍 👉 Watch the livestream: bit.ly/3Sxwtl8
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Our partners made strong and much-needed commitments at our Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Roundtable on the margins of the @OurOceanOOC in Mombasa. Thank you @ORRAAnews, @The_ACU, @AgendaCAF and @FCDOGovUK. Read more about how our Commonwealth member countries are taking action
Commonwealth leads the charge to protect high seas
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Join us tomorrow for a Dialogue on Pathways to Democratic Resilience featuring distinguished speakers including High Commissioner HE Karen-Mae Hill and @CPJElmore. Together we will explore practical ways Commonwealth countries can build more effective and inclusive institutions
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The Commonwealth Secretariat and @cdri_world signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation on stronger and better infrastructure that is able to withstand the adverse impacts of climate change and disasters. Many Commonwealth countries face increasing risks from
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🌊 Commonwealth ocean ministers gathered in Kenya today for a collective push for global ocean protection. Meeting on the margins of @OurOceanOOC, ministers and officials reviewed progress on Commonwealth ocean commitments. The second round of the #BlueCharter Incubator was
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I chaired a highly productive Commonwealth Ocean Ministers’ Roundtable, which Kenya co-hosted with the Commonwealth Secretariat on the sidelines of the ongoing 11th edition of Our Ocean Conference. As a co-champion of the Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Group on the Sustainable
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Today the Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Roundtable is underway on the margins of @OurOceanOOC in Mombasa where Ministers and officials will discuss key priorities, including progress on the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration and the BBNJ Agreement. Watch a message from the
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For many Commonwealth countries the ocean is the heartbeat of life, culture and livelihoods. Of our 56 member countries, 44 border the ocean and 25 are Small Island Developing States. Today at the Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Roundtable, held alongside the @OurOceanOOC in
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2026 Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Roundtable
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Earlier this year, I had the privilege of leading a Commonwealth team of eminent persons to observe the electoral process and referendum in Bangladesh. I am pleased to share that our report has now been published. The report reflects our observations and sets out recommendations
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The Commonwealth Observer Group has released its final report on Bangladesh’s 2026 elections and referendum, describing it as a "democratic milestone". The report welcomes the peaceful conduct of the polls and advances in electoral inclusion, while urging further reforms to
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We are pleased to welcome John Virgoe as the new Director of our Governance and Peace Directorate. Mr Virgoe brings extensive international experience in diplomacy, governance and international policy to the role and will help shape and strengthen policy direction from the rule
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Strengthening regulatory coherence across the Indo‑Pacific is essential to unlocking faster, more predictable and more inclusive trade. Our new blog highlights how harmonised standards can boost investment and create a more connected regional economy 👇
Blog: Through harmonised regulation, we can supercharge trade and investment in Indo-Pacific
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