Home to 2.5 billion people
The Commonwealth is home to one-third of the world's population and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
56 member countries
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific.
Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Right Honourable Patricia Scotland KC is the 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Over 80 organisations
Countries are supported by a network of civil, cultural, intergovernmental and professional organisations.
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Commonwealth Secretariat and Khalili Foundation launch youth-led peace ambassadors initiative
The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, and Professor Sir Nasser David Khalili, Chairman of the Khalili Foundation, recently launched the Commonwealth Faith Festival.
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Commonwealth Secretariat and Khalili Foundation launch youth-led peace ambassadors initiative