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Today will see the historic delivery of the Advisory Opinion on Climate Change from the International Court of Justice. Whatever the direction of ruling, this is an important moment for the people and governments of climate-vunerable countries throughout the Commonwealth. Join…
'My poem draws on the metaphor of the banyan tree—a tree that grows by enveloping a host, dropping roots from its branches that become trunks in their own right, forming a vast, interconnected canopy. To me, the Commonwealth resembles this extraordinary tree—emerging from a…
Our partners @JAForJustice aim to equip citizens with knowledge and tools to exercise their right to information. Ultimately their project aims to advocate for a parliamentary review and reform of the Access to Information Act to strengthen the right to information. Read more…
Are you an advocacy strategist who believes in the power of creative expression to advance social justice? We’re recruiting a Senior Manager to lead our Advocacy & Creative Programme, supporting policy and participation while amplifying people’s voices through the work of…
Two days until the @CIJ_ICJ delivers its climate ruling - a defining moment for global #ClimateJustice. What’s at stake? Our latest blog breaks it down: legal obligations, historic responsibility & more. Read here 👉 bit.ly/3UlX8Pz #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #AOLetsGo
Fisheries in the Maldives account for almost 96% of exports but face grave threats from climate change. Our partners @ResilientReefs are conducting independent research to identify the policy solutions that can help protect this vital industry and the lives of the communities…
Our grant partners @cfaghskenya are working to enhance access to justice and support for child survivors of sexual violence by raising community awareness. The project aims to foster collaboration, whilst advocating for resource allocation to implement a Sexual and Gender-Based…
Climate change directly threatens the lives and livelihoods of coastal communities. They need access to resources if they are to adapt. Our grant partners, the Community Forest Conservation Network of Tanzania (MJUMITA), are strengthening the capacity of rural women and young…
Our grants partners, @CUTS_CART, are improving community engagement with health services in remote rural and tribal areas in Rajasthan. Read more about this project below and keep following us for details of our 2025 grants call, which opens in September.…
Communities in informal settlements are extremely vulnerable to climate change. Forced relocations isolate them from services and marginalise them further. Our grants partners @HabitatForumIN aim to empower communities in informal settlements to shape climate change policy so…
Are you passionate about putting people at the heart of policy and decision-making? We're hiring a Senior Manager to lead our advocacy and creative work at the Commonwealth Foundation. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Apply by 4 August 👇…
For the first time in its 75-year history, the Commonwealth of Nations has a Poet Laureate. Celebrated Pacific poet and scholar Professor Selina Tusitala Marsh will use the power of poetry to build common cause among the people of the Commonwealth and ensure their voices are…
People with disabilities often face barriers during disasters, with women and girls potentially facing even greater risks due to exclusion and gender-based violence. Our partners Access Bangladesh Foundation aim to improve access to services and resources for people with…
CHANEL SUTHERLAND WINS THE 2025 #CWPRIZE! We are delighted to announce Chanel Sutherland as the overall winner of the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize! Chanel, born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and living in Montreal, Canada, saw off 7,920 entrants worldwide to take…
The 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Award Ceremony begins in just over 10 minutes! Join us live to watch the ceremony and discover writing tips, insights into the judging process, and to find out the overall winner of this year's #CWprize. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=aW2ad-…
Join us live in 15 minutes for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Award Ceremony! #CWprize Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=aW2ad-…
The countdown is on. We'll announce the overall winner of the 2025 #CWprize on 25 June. Make sure you join us 👇 bit.ly/3HCrFWd
Women suffer gender-based violence (GBV) due to gaps in community awareness, service delivery, and referral systems, leaving survivors with inadequate support. Our partners, @AruweU, aim to improve GBV prevention and response in Wakiso district. With a £30,000 grant, the project…
Join us for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize award ceremony—an inspiring showcase of storytelling that brings together the Commonwealth’s most exciting literary voices. By registering, you’ll get front-row access to insights from our distinguished panel of international…
Freedom of expression can be compromised due to the inaccessibility of important information and the lack of the proper legal frameworks. Our partners, The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy, aim to bolster efforts to develop and adopt a Right to Information Act in Cameroon.…
Women, young people, and marginalised communities are disproportionately affected by climate change—and they often lack the resources and platforms needed to advocate for equitable climate policies. Our partners @angoza_zanzibar aim to empower civil society to advocate for…