Commonwealth

Who is the head of the Commonwealth?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Prince Philip

• Prince William

• King Charles III

How many nations are part of the Commonwealth?

• 52

• 53

• 56

• 60

Ensure everyone has the right to choose their own leaders and vote in free and fair elections.

• Rule of law

• Democracy

• Good governance

• Human rights

Treat all people equally and with respect (e.g. gender, race, colour, language, political beliefs, or religion). Give everyone access to education and healthcare.

• Human rights

• Protecting the environment

• Freedom of expression

• Democracy

Support fair leaders and governments which keep to the laws. Take action against corruption.

• Human rights

• Rule of law

• Democracy

• Equality

Accept, respect and understand other people and their different cultures, it is this diversity that makes the Commonwealth so special.

• Good governance

• Gender equality

• Tolerance, respect and understanding

• International peace and security

Encourage people and member countries to express their opinions in an open, responsible, peaceful and democratic way.

• Democracy

• Separation of powers

• Freedom of expression

• Gender equality

Work together to look after the environment, in order to help communities survive and prosper in the diverse member states.

• International peace and security

• Protecting the environment

• Human rights

• Recognition of the needs of vulnerable states

Work for affordable health care, education, clean drinking water and safe, nutritious food, hygienic toilets and washing facilities, and decent housing for everyone.

• Tolerance, respect and understanding

• Good governance

• The role of civil society

• Access to health, education, food and shelter

Work for the same rights and opportunities for men and women.

• Tolerance, respect and understanding

• Freedom of expression

• Gender equality

• Democracy