It's been 30 years since the 1st democratic elections in South Africa. In 2024 over 60 countries will go to the polls - a third of these Commonwealth countries. Our work to promote democracy, peace, human rights & the rule of law is as relevant as ever. #Commonwealth #democracy #peace #ruleoflaw
The Commonwealth
International Affairs
London, Greater London 59,538 followers
The Commonwealth supports development, democracy & peace. We are a voice for small states & a champion for young people.
About us
The Commonwealth is an association of 56 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding. The Commonwealth is active in a number of areas including development, democracy, debt management and trade. Visit our website: http://thecommonwealth.org/ Follow us on our other social media channels: Twitter: @commonwealthsec Facebook: @commonwealthsec Instagram: @commonwealth_sec Flickr: /comsec YouTube: /commonwealth-secretariat
- Website
- https://thecommonwealth.org/
External link for The Commonwealth
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- London, Greater London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Trade, Human Rights, Sport for Peace and Development, Rule of Law, Democracy, Elections, Commonwealth, Oceans, Natural Resources, Youth, CVE, and Climate Change
Locations
- Primary
Get directions
Marlborough House
Pall Mall
London, Greater London SW1Y5HX, GB
Employees at The Commonwealth
Updates
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Happy #IndependenceDay Togo! Learn more about #Togo and the #Commonwealth 👉: https://lnkd.in/eYWHARb7
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Happy #IndependenceDay Sierra Leone! Learn more about #SierraLeone and the #Commonwealth 👉: https://ow.ly/Rarr50Rpy3x
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Happy #FreedomDay South Africa! Learn more about #SouthAfrica and the #Commonwealth 👉: http://ow.ly/KnC550EblkE
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Today the #Commonwealth Secretariat and the Institute for Economics & Peace launched the 2023 Global Youth Development Index Report, as part of commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth. 📈 Spanning 183 countries, the #YDI reveals progress and critical priorities for enhancing youth well-being and empowerment worldwide. Learn more and access the report ➡️: https://lnkd.in/ea3eYXEN #CommonwealthYouth | #CommonwealthAt75
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"When Commonwealth countries take collective decisions, it can move the whole world." On this day, 26 April 1949, world leaders from Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom signed the London Declaration and paved the way for the formation of the modern #Commonwealth. From a group of eight nations in 1949, the #Commonwealth today brings together 56 countries and 2.5 billion people. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_Vj3N_m #CommonwealthAt75
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Today marks 75 years since the signing of the London Declaration - and the founding of the modern #Commonwealth. Watch a special message from the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, on the 75th anniversary celebrations 👇 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_Vj3N_m #CommonwealthAt75
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Today we celebrate 75 years of the modern Commonwealth. Since 1949, the #Commonwealth has grown in both scale and influence with 56 member countries, spanning six continents and representing a third of the world's population. Commonwealth countries recently came together to mark #CommonwealthDay and renew their commitment to deliver a common and resilient future for all. 🎥👇 Learn more about our history 👉: https://lnkd.in/e8TdrSDx #CommonwealthAt75
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Discover the Commonwealth AI Academy & dive into free Intel Corporation online courses on our eLearning Platform, shaping the next wave of leader innovators. Our collaboration with Open Weaver makes it free & easy to create websites and apps https://lnkd.in/eFqCwcEZ #girlsInICT #womenInTech
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By cultivating an environment which celebrates & elevates women leaders in ICT, we can inspire, mentor & support the next generation of #womenleaders In doing so, we will enrich the STEM fields with a wider range of perspectives and ideas. #girlsInICT #womenInTech