Over the past decade, the Commonwealth has put child, early and forced marriage at top of its political agenda. The Commonwealth has been a leader in the fight for gender equality and economic empowerment and against climate change, and has given a voice to the large youth population living in the Commonwealth nations. The Commonwealth has had a huge impact on peoples’ lives It has a tiny population of just 10,000 people, but this hasn’t held it back from being the most successful country at the Commonwealth Games. In contrast the smallest nation is Nauru.
The Commonwealth is also home to the second largest country in the world – India, which has a population of 1,353,014,094. The Commonwealth is made up of a diverse range of nations and culturesĬountries in the Commonwealth span the Pacific, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. Of the 53 countries in the Commonwealth, 31 are small states, 25 of which are island nations, with a population of 1.5 million or lower.
The modern Commonwealth has been around since 1949, but what exactly is it, and why is it important? Here’s what you need to know.
It’s happening this month, and will see heads of Government, young people, business leaders and civil society from across the Commonwealth flying into London, to address shared global challenges and how to create a better future for their citizens, particularly young people. So, you’ve heard of the Commonwealth Games – but what about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, also known as CHOGM?
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