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Commonwealth governments, business and civil society are working to build stronger communities by promoting respect for cultural diversity and the value of sport, as well as through efforts to empower and improve opportunities for women and youth.

Culture

Culture embodies the identity of the individual as well as the group. Read more

Sport

Sport plays an important role in human development, promoting healthy lifestyles, life skills and self-confidence among youth and building a stronger sense of community responsibility. Read more

Youth

Today’s Commonwealth is young - sixty per cent (60 %) of its population is under the age of 30. Read more

Gender

Gender equality is one of the fundamental principles of the Commonwealth. Read more

Health

is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Read more

"... our  own world wide web... built not only on technology but also on groups and associations, both formal and informal, between people."

(H.M Queen Elizabeth II at the opening CHOGM 2005 in Malta)