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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22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers
Held under the theme ‘Driving Resilience, Equity and Skills for an Inclusive Future’, the 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (22CCEM) is designed to advance and implement actions and commitments made at 21CCEM in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2022.
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22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers