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Join us on the path to Samoa this #CommonwealthDay . Sign up and make your voice heard by Commonwealth leaders:

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The countdown is on until the 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 gathering of civil society in the Commonwealth. Why are they meeting? 👇Watch to find out ➡️Then head to our site to learn more: #CWpeople #CHOGM2022

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People of the Commonwealth: let’s turn our #ValuesIntoAction in the decade ahead. #CommonwealthDay

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Here's how our institutions can better meet the needs of marginalised people: 1️⃣ Make sure people play a role in policies that affect them 2️⃣ Give people a voice 3️⃣ Amplify civil society views 📣 Share if you agree 👇 Learn more #cwpeople

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1000 people have already registered for the next #CriticalConversation : International Solidarity for Economic Justice. Join us to hear how the Commonwealth and the wider international community can deliver economic solutions for people and the planet.

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On 23 June, join our panel of policy experts and advocates to discuss their thoughts on international solidarity at a free online event. Featuring: @nadirahira @PhilipGAlston @Jayati1609 @Owen4ituc @NjokiNjehu

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1.2 billion people in the Commonwealth remain unvaccinated against Covid-19. Join our event to hear how the Commonwealth could show solidarity with them — and support a more just global health system.

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Can we prioritise the common good over profits during global health emergencies? Join experts on 29th March (2pm GMT) to discuss opportunities to achieve health justice🌎🏨 Register now 👇 #VaccineEquality #VaccineEquity

Health Justice in the Commonwealth: Towards Equitable Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Technology...

This event will answer questions about global health, intellectual property, and the Commonwealth’s relationship with the two.

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‘We must not only stand with the most vulnerable communities, with the poorest countries, but ensure that our accountability is to those on the frontline.' Join @chilledasad100 — Executive Director of @WarOnWant — at our next event👇

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Join activists, leaders and policymakers for 'Small Island States and Climate Justice: Looking Ahead to COP26' ➡️ @chilledasad100 of @WarOnWant ➡️Ambassador Dessima Williams ➡️ @RRegenvanu ➡️Richard Kozul-Wright of @UNCTAD ➡️ @angiepops11 of @SeyCCAT

Small Island States and Climate Justice: Looking Ahead to COP26 - Commonwealth Foundation

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What can the #Commonwealth do to ensure ideas are shared and actions are taken to achieve economic justice? How can the Commonwealth system make a difference by contributing to international solidarity? Join our next #CriticalConversation to find out:

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What is economic solidarity, why is it important and what might it actually look like? Don't miss our forthcoming #CriticalConversation where leading policy experts and advocates will discuss these issues and more:

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Global challenges require global solutions. Join policy experts and activists to explore how the #Commonwealth and its Member States can tackle global challenges like #climatechange #carbonemissions #taxhavens #inequality #poverty

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Commonwealth Foundation

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📢 We are offering grants of £15,000-£30,000 to eligible civil society organisations for projects relating to health justice, freedom of expression or climate justice. The deadline for applications is 23 October. Apply now 👇

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What factors have driven #inequality ? How have they created an international system that requires #solidarity to get economic justice? Don't miss leading policy experts and advocates discuss this and more at our forthcoming #CriticalConversation .

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Without international solidarity ❎ #Vaccinenationalism leaves billions unvaccinated With international solidarity ✅ A coordinated campaign vaccinates the world; reducing the risk from the virus NEW EVENT: International Solidarity for Economic Justice👇

International Solidarity for Economic Justice - Commonwealth Foundation

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A heartfelt apology.

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What is economic solidarity, why is it important and what might it actually look like? Don't miss our forthcoming #CriticalConversation where leading policy experts and advocates will discuss these issues and more:

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How can the Commonwealth use international solidarity to achieve economic justice? Join our panel of policy experts and advocates to discuss this and more at a free online event. Featuring: @nadirahira @PhilipGAlston @Jayati1609 @Owen4ituc @NjokiNjehu

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Commonwealth Foundation

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2 years

This is a historic moment to deliver for 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. The Commonwealth People’s Forum is a platform for civil society leaders to exchange ideas and work together to build a society for us all.

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What factors have driven #inequality ? How have they created an international system that requires #solidarity to get economic justice? Don't miss leading policy experts and advocates discuss this and more at our forthcoming #CriticalConversation .

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What can the #Commonwealth do to ensure ideas are shared and actions are taken to achieve economic justice? How can the Commonwealth system make a difference by contributing to international solidarity? Join our next #CriticalConversation to find out:

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2 years

The past two years have shown why health justice — especially equitable access to vaccines, medicines and technology — matters to us all. Register to join @ekemma @msamaka and health experts for an event on March 29.

Health Justice in the Commonwealth: Towards Equitable Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Technology...

This event will answer questions about global health, intellectual property, and the Commonwealth’s relationship with the two.

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Commonwealth Foundation

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We're asking Finance Ministers to consider these nine action points at their meeting in Morocco this week. The action points were developed at our Roundtable by hundreds of civil society experts in international and climate finance. Read them and add your comments 👇

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Is the Commonwealth fit for purpose? What kind of Commonwealth do we, its people, need? Don't miss a three-part series launching next week, that asks how the #Commonwealth can address the issues that really matter to its 2.4 billion people. Sign up 👉

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Can we prioritise the common good over profits during global health emergencies? Join experts on 29th March (2pm GMT) to discuss opportunities to achieve health justice🌎🏨 Register now 👇 #VaccineEquality #VaccineEquity

Health Justice in the Commonwealth: Towards Equitable Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Technology...

This event will answer questions about global health, intellectual property, and the Commonwealth’s relationship with the two.

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Happy #CommonwealthDay 2022. We are People of the Commonwealth — working to uphold #democracy and #HumanRights . Share this video to celebrate our shared values and principles. Thanks to our video participants @Antothenio @AyodejiOsowobi @riannapatterson @iharfa @Gladys_H_

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A historic win for climate justice. UN countries vote to seek a legal opinion on climate change from the ICJ, the world's highest court. #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange

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Commonwealth Foundation

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5 years

Download free policy discussion papers that look at the strategies employed by #Commonwealth civil society to achieve specific policy goals. Topics include: #migration ; #LGBTI legislation; #disabilityrights ; and #universalhealthcoverage . Download here:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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The Foundation's November 2018 grants call is now open for applications. Have you got a project idea aimed at strengthening people's participation in democracy and development in #Commonwealth countries? #CFgrants #SDGs #SDG16 Find out how to apply:

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As the Director-General's second term comes to an end, the Commonwealth Foundation is looking for a leader capable of building on success and taking the helm as ambassador for civil society in the #Commonwealth . View the opportunity:

Job opportunities - Commonwealth Foundation

The Commonwealth Foundation is a unique organisation with a global reach. By joining the team, you will be embarking on a challenging and rewarding career […]

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Commonwealth Foundation

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The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is our annual Prize awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction from the Commonwealth. The shortlisted writers from this year's #CWprize have been announced. Congratulations to them all! Learn more:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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The 2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize is open for entries. #CWprize @cwwriters Entrants can submit in 11 languages for the chance to win international recognition and prize money. The deadline for entries is 1 November 2020.

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Commonwealth Foundation

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. @vkrishnarayan on devastation wrought by #Irma & #Maria & the voices calling for more ambitious climate targets:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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. @PeterTatchell said it loud and clear during the Commonwealth People's Forum, but how can the #Commonwealth ensure all citizens are truly equal before the law? A new series of papers explores this question and more. Free to download, translate, adapt:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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These young climate justice advocates have grown up facing the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Now they are headed to Egypt for #COP27 , where they will advocate for loss and damage funding. We must listen to youth voices. Meet the negotiators 👇

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Commonwealth Foundation

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2 years

📣 Our grants call is open! 📣Please share! 📣 We offer £15,000-£30,000 per year for projects addressing three core themes: 🚑 Health 🗣️ Freedom of expression 🌀 Environment and climate change The deadline is 1pm GMT on 1 November. Apply now 👇

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📣 Civil society organisations in the #Commonwealth We fund projects that support people’s engagement in democracy and development by partnering with governments and advancing Commonwealth principles. Learn how you can get funding 👇 #CommonwealthDay

Grants streams - Commonwealth Foundation

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, fervently believed in the unifying power of the Commonwealth: ‘Such a blend of traditions serves to make us stronger, individually and collectively … ingredients needed for social, political and economic resilience.’ May she rest in peace.

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Commonwealth Foundation

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7 years

#CWpeople is the largest opportunity for civil society to engage leaders & influence policy at CHOGM. Stay tuned:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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7 years

As Commonwealth Day approaches, @vkrishnarayan reflects on this year's Commonwealth theme: #Commonwealth4Peace

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Commonwealth Foundation

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6 years

Join the conversation around the Commonwealth People’s Forum 2018 by using the hashtag #CWpeople & answering the below: 1. What does an inclusive Commonwealth look like? 2. What does justice mean to you? 3. Why is accountability important? More info:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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7 years

A unique #storytelling opportunity. The 2018 #CWprize is open for entries. Writers have until 1 November to submit:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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3 years

Threats to media freedom are contributing to an erosion of democratic culture and diminished government accountability. Join us for this #CriticalConversation on protecting #MediaFreedom throughout the #Commonwealth . Register now:

The People's Voice: Protecting Media Freedom Throughout the Commonwealth - Commonwealth Foundation

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Commonwealth Foundation

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5 years

Our November 2018 grants call supports people's participation in democracy and development. If you have a project idea, don't miss your opportunity to apply. Get started by downloading the call resources here:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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🚨 These six demands could be the difference between small island states thriving or being submerged by rising sea levels. Put forward by small island advocates, these demands must be taken forward by world leaders after #COP26 Share now in solidarity. 👇

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'These conversations plant the seeds. These are the ones that push us forward, and they cause other conversations' Thank you to the 6️⃣ 4️⃣ 5️⃣ participants in our Young Leaders’ Dialogue This was a huge turnout for an important discussion on the Commonwealth and the charter

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Commonwealth Foundation

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How can we do better for women and girls? See 10 Recommendations for gender-responsive climate strategies focusing on health from Commonwealth Civil Society. Yesterday the Recommendations were shared with Ministers and Senior Officials at #WAMM . Read and share 👇

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Commonwealth Foundation

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3 years

Young leaders and activists are coming together on 8 December to share their vision for the #Commonwealth and to inspire advocacy and action for change. The 3rd event in our #CriticalConversations series w/ @Official_CYC and @queenscomtrust Register now:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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4 years

We are launching a special grants call to deliver support to #Commonwealth civil society organisations in response to #COVID19 . #CFgrants Opens 1pm BST on 1 September 2020 Read our guidelines to see if your #civilsociety organisation is eligible:

Grants streams - Commonwealth Foundation

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Commonwealth Foundation

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'Civil society is fundamental to our Commonwealth' An honour to be joined by @PScotlandCSG for our final #cwpeople session: A Commonwealth for All @commonwealthsec @CHOGM2022 #CHOGM22

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Commonwealth Foundation

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7 years

The #CWprize closes for entries in 1 week. Submit your short story here for a cash prize and global readership:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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3 years

The next event in our #CriticalConversations series is 'The People’s Voice: Protecting Media Freedom Throughout the #Commonwealth '. Join us on the 26 January as we focus on issues of #MediaFreedom unique to the Commonwealth’s position. Register now:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Thank you to over 400 participants in yesterday's Civil Society Roundtable: 'Gender, climate change and health: how can we do better for women and girls?' We're especially thankful to our panel of gender, climate and health experts for their inspiration and insight 🙌

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Commonwealth Foundation

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'For already marginalized groups, the effects of climate change are often disproportionate' Read this blog written by Talha Ashraf for @SSDOPakistan who was trained on citizen journalism and climate change awareness through our grants programme:

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Climate change is affecting not only the agriculture sector, infrastructure, natural system, water resources, energy and biodiversity but also has adverse social, economic and health impacts. For...

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Commonwealth Foundation

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How can we make universal healthcare a reality? More than 300 civil society health experts contributed to these Key Asks on health. The 12 Key Asks will be shared at the Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva on Saturday. 📷 Share the asks to show your support…

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The 2021 #CWprize is now open for entries. It is the world’s most global literary prize and we are seeking unheard and unusual stories. Submit your short story here:

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Happy #CommonwealthDay and thank you to Gvt. and civil society partners for supporting a Commonwealth that is *of* and *for* the people. #CommonwealthDelivers 🇦🇬🇦🇺🇧🇸🇧🇩🇧🇧🇧🇿🇧🇼🇧🇳🇨🇲🇨🇦🇨🇾🇩🇲🇸🇿🇫🇯🇬🇲🇬🇭🇬🇩🇬🇾🇮🇳🇯🇲🇰🇪🇰🇮🇱🇸🇲🇼🇲🇾🇲🇻🇲🇹🇲🇺🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇷🇳🇿🇳🇬🇵🇰🇵🇬🇷🇼🇼🇸🇸🇨🇸🇱🇸🇬🇸🇧🇿🇦🇱🇰🇰🇳🇱🇨🇻🇨🇹🇿🇹🇴🇹🇹🇹🇻🇺🇬🇬🇧🇻🇺🇿🇲

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Our new podcast series, #CommonwealthVoices , is about citizens coming together to participate in democracy and influence institutions. #Commonwealth #SDGs #Podcast #Jamaica Listen to the trailer → Subscribe via iTunes →

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Millions of South Africans benefitted from basic income programmes during the pandemic. This @black_sash project will advocate for increased basic income support. They could transform the lives of millions.

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❓ How can we support small island leaders and activists? ❓ Can debt cancellation help address the cost of climate damages ❓ Could legal claims against ‘polluters’ be the answer? Register for our event to hear answers 👇

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Commonwealth Foundation

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How can art inspire social change? Join our event on November 29 to hear our panellists speak about how they have reframed the impacts of the climate crisis through art. Register here 👇

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The 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize is now open. The #CWprize is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction, and is open to all citizens of the #Commonwealth . The deadline is 1 November 2019, entry is free. Don't miss your chance:

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After four years of waiting... great to be back with #Commonwealth civil society at the People's Forum Thanks to our panelists for a wonderful day of sessions. Looking forward to tomorrow! #cwpeople

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The single largest opportunity for civil society to engage w/ leaders & influence policy at CHOGM. Watch this space:

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We are the #Commonwealth 's agency for civil society. We support people's participation in democracy and development. Sign up to our once-monthly newsletter and discover grant opportunities, stories from civil society and updates on our work:

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How can women’s participation in peace processes be made more meaningful? We are delighted to announce the second event in our #CriticalConversations series: Reimagining 'Women, Peace and Security'. Register to participate now:

Reimagining 'Women, Peace and Security' - Commonwealth Foundation

Join leading women peace advocates from across the Commonwealth as they reimagine what 'women, peace and security' might mean for our future.

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. @commonwealthorg staff are at Westminster Abbey to celebrate #Commonwealth4peace #CommonwealthDay

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Meet the 28 writers shortlisted for the 2023 #cwprize . They were selected by an expert literary panel after 6,642 writers submitted their stories to the prize.

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Submissions for the #cwprize open on 1 September. We’re inviting writers from across the Commonwealth to submit their stories. To be in contention of winning £5,000, you need to submit a 2000 – 5000 word story before 1 November 2023. Read more 👇

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Our grants call is now open for applications. #CFgrants #ConnectedCommonwealth Submit your application here:

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. @benokri : ‘people are nostaligic for the past because they forget why the past had to change... we need truth tellers’ #CWpeople

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We have announced the five regional winners of the 2023 #cwprize . The successful writers are... 🏆 Hana Gammon 🏆 Agnes Chew 🏆 Rue Baldry 🏆 Kwame McPherson 🏆 Himali McInnes Discover the overall winner in a special online ceremony on 27 June.

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Commonwealth Foundation

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We're hiring! We're recruiting a Senior Manager for our Advocacy and Creative Programme. You will be leading on the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, #CriticalConversations event series and engagement in international policy spaces. Apply here 👇

Senior Manager, Advocacy and Creative Programme - Commonwealth Foundation

Are you driven by bringing people from across the globe – in all their diversity – into the centre of policy and decision-making? Have you […]

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Commonwealth Foundation

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There are just days left to submit your entry to the 2021 #CWprize . Entry is free, and the deadline is November 1 2020 at 11.59pm in any time zone – don't miss your chance. Submit your short story here:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Project idea for supporting participation in democracy & development? Submit a preliminary #grant application here:

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We are delighted to announce that Samoa has joined the Foundation. We look forward to working alongside government and civil society partners in Samoa. We hope to see your participation in our programmes soon.

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The 2021 #CWprize is open for entries. The prize is open to citizens of all Commonwealth countries and judged by an international panel, representing each of the five regions of the #Commonwealth . Submit your short story here:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Calling young thinkers and writers 📝 The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 asks you to explore the power young people hold within the global community and how it can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact. See @RoyalCWSociety for more 👇

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Commonwealth Foundation

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The Commonwealth Foundation expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As Head of the Commonwealth, she was a champion of it’s people. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family during this sorrowful time.

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We have reflected on the past four years and considered the challenges and opportunities presented by our rapidly changing operating environment. Read the Foundation's new Strategic Plan 👇

Commonwealth Foundation Strategic Plan 2021-2026 - Commonwealth Foundation

The Foundation has taken the opportunity of the new strategic plan to refresh our vision, mission and theory of change

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'I would like to thank our member states for their sustained support [&] our #civilsociety stakeholders for continuing to walk with us.' DG @vkrishnarayan pauses to reflect on the year that’s passed. #Commonwealth #Christmas #HappyNewYear2019 Read here:

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📢 Calling all writers ✍️ Enter the 2024 #CWprize for a chance to win £5,000 and gain international recognition. Citizens of all 56 Commonwealth countries are eligible and it's free to enter. Submit your story by 1 November 2023.

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Commonwealth Foundation

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📣 OPPORTUNITY Our graduate internship programme is now open for applications. Interns will work on one of the following teams: ✊ Commonwealth Civil Society 🗣️ People of the Commonwealth ✍️ Creative Commonwealth 📨 Communications Apply by 2 May 2023:

Graduate Internship Programme - Commonwealth Foundation

The Commonwealth Foundation is recruiting for its Graduate Internship Programme. We are seeking four Interns for six-month placements across different areas of our organisation. To […]

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This is a historic moment to deliver for 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. The Commonwealth People’s Forum is a platform for civil society leaders to exchange ideas and work together to build a society for us all.

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Emma Theofelus, youth activist and delegate to the Commonwealth People’s Forum, met #Commonwealth Ministers this morning & delivered an inspiring speech. Here is Emma afterwards in the streets of London waving the Namibian flag with pride #CWpeople #CHOGM2018

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Angelique Pouponneau explains the injustice caused to Small Island States by global climate change in one sentence. Small Island States are not major polluters. And yet they pay the most. Join @ANGIEPOPS11 and other experts for our next event.

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The 2024 #cwprize is open for submissions! Writers from across the Commonwealth are invited to submit their short stories for a chance of winning £5,000 and having their work published online. See more 👇

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Commonwealth Foundation

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1 year

13-17 March is Commonwealth week. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 📜 Check out @ICwS_SAS @SASNews events during Commonwealth week. Which events will you be attending?

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'Even though we touch on universal issues and themes, we have an individual point of departure—our individual, local, cultural, historical identity' Cypriot writer Erato Ioannou on the power of storytelling. Read the interview:

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Commonwealth Foundation

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3 years

The Foundation welcomes Dato' Sudha Devi's historic appointment as Chair of our Board. Her wealth of experience as a high-level diplomat will prove invaluable as we continue to promote the interests of the People of the #Commonwealth in 2021 and beyond.

Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾

@HishammuddinH2O

3 years

With Dato' Sudha Devi this morning, the new Chair of @commonwealthorg . Dato' Sudha is the first 🇲🇾 Malaysian and first from the Asian region as Chair. This is a positive step to position Malaysia in the post-pandemic era, forging closer partnership with the Commonwealth! 💪

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

5 years

'The modern Commonwealth is intrinsically a civil construct. It is political, it is public, it is plural. [...] Welcome Anne – not only to the Foundation but to the Commonwealth as an institution.' Our Director-General is passing the baton. Read more:

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

4 years

We are delighted to announce that Professor @OlivetteOtele will chair our Critical Conversations launch event. Olivette is the UK’s first black female Professor of History of Slavery at Bristol University. #CWpeople #BlackHistoryMonth Register today:

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

2 years

How can the #Commonwealth support Member States by leading on climate issues? We're delighted to have climate expertise to answer these questions in our next event: @jimmyfletcher25 @harjeet11 @GomeraM @eugirashebuja1 #cwpeople #chogm2022

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

8 years

. @ranjanakumari gives a brief on excellent work by . @CSR_India promoting greater female participation in governance #SDGs #SDG16

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

8 months

Happy Independence Day #Malta !

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

5 years

Wishing a happy Commonwealth Day to all our member states and civil society partners.

The Commonwealth

@commonwealthsec

5 years

Happy #CommonwealthDay to our 2.4 billion citizens! Our 53 member countries are brought together under this year's theme: 'A #ConnectedCommonwealth ' Visit our #Commonwealth Day page for all the highlights:

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

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'These island communities may seem remote on the map, but there is nothing isolated about the fresh, unexpected voices of their writers.' In #S āmoa this evening? Join the @cwwriters team & @thelittleisle to launch new #SoManyIslands anthology: Event:

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Commonwealth Foundation

@commonwealthorg

7 years

Meet José Miron (R) who canvasses for wheelchair & disability access in his community. #Commonwealth #Changemaker

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