The Commonwealth
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The #Commonwealth comprises 56 countries working together for development, democracy and peace. We are a voice for small states and a champion for young people.
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The #Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, addressed leaders at #NAMSummitUg2024 and urged greater cooperation on overlapping economic, environmental and security challenges.
Read more 👉: bit.ly/48YxTYY
Pleased to address leaders at NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT (NAM) - UGANDA as an official observer.
From climate disasters to crippling debts, insufficient action & outdated systems are failing developing countries. Only through international cooperation can we turn things around & build a better future for all
Great to engage with Commonwealth leaders, including William Samoei Ruto, PhD, Yoweri K Museveni, Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi & Philip Brave Davis, at NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT (NAM) - UGANDA.
In these turbulent times, #Commonwealth solidarity is more needed than ever to protect our people & planet from ongoing crises & future risks.
🌍 The #Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
📈 It is home to 2.5 billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
🗺 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Learn more 👇
Great to meet India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to discuss ways to deepen our cooperation.
I commended India’s G20 presidency & thanked India for recognising our work with innovation & changemaker awards & announcing $10 million worth of scholarships for our youth
The #Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, and First Lady Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow of #TheGambia have launched the ‘Gambia Says NO MORE’ campaign to tackle domestic and sexual violence in the West African country.
Read more 👇
#Commonwealth SaysNOMORE | NO MORE
Last week in Hyderabad, #India , the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, was recognised by the @Heartfulness Institute for her service to the education, growth & success of young people across the #Commonwealth .
Read more in Deccan Chronicle 👉: bit.ly/3Sj47bM
Small states contribute less than 1% to global emissions, but are most vulnerable to climate impacts.
Find out how the #Commonwealth Secretariat helps the 33 #Commonwealth SmallStates build climate resilience and have a voice on the global stage 👉🏾: bit.ly/3Qer6mg
What an honour to receive the inaugural Heartfulness Changemaker Award which recognises @CommonwealthSec's work to empower young people.
Grateful that @Heartfulness has joined governments, institutions and citizens in celebrating our #YearOfYouth .
We make change together.
🌏 Corruption costs the global economy $3.6 trillion every year.
⚖️ In 2021, the #Commonwealth Secretariat launched a landmark set of measures to help international efforts in fighting systematic corruption.
Learn more about our anti-corruption work 👇
How can least developed countries use intellectual property protection to boost economic growth and development?
Join the #Commonwealth Secretariat and UNCTAD, the UN trade & development body on 29 January at 11am CET for the launch of our new joint report.
Register now 👉🏾: bit.ly/3tSlp6e
The #Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub has helped 17 small and vulnerable states across #Africa , the #Caribbean and the #Pacific to access more than US$322 million in finance for climate action projects.
Learn more about #Commonwealth CFAH ⬇️
Honoured to plant the millionth tree in Kanha, #India .
Trees are the world’s natural ventilators and across the #Commonwealth , we have the lungs of the world.
We must continue to protect nature and allow it to flourish.
#Commonwealth ForClimate
The #Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, will attend #NAMSummitUg2024 from 19 to 20 January 2024 in Kampala, #Uganda , as a Special Guest.
Read the full story 👉: bit.ly/47xjHoG
Least developed countries face severe structural constraints and challenges.
Our webinar with UNCTAD, the UN trade & development body will explore how LDCs can use intellectual property protection to boost economic growth and development.
📅 29 January, 11am CET
Learn more and register ⬇️
Join the #Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, and @Heartfulness tomorrow at 4:30pm IST for the launch of Youth Unite - a global initiative designed to empower young people during the Commonwealth #YearOfYouth .
Watch the livestream 👉: bit.ly/41TgvT4
🗳The #Commonwealth is a pioneer in the field of international election observation and has observed over 160 elections in 40 countries since 1980.
Building, supporting and strengthening legal systems and good governance is a key aim of the Commonwealth.
#Commonwealth Elections
Least developed countries can use innovation & tech upgrading to boost economic growth & development amid global challenges.
Join UNCTAD, the UN trade & development body & The Commonwealth on 29 Jan to explore how intellectual property protection can play a pivotal role.
Register now:➡️bit.ly/48DP2qK
The #Commonwealth Secretariat’s publications are a key part of our mission to work as a partner for all.
We offer free access to research on topics including small states, gender, trade and climate change.
Explore our publications 📚⬇️