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The Commonwealth - Fast Facts

The Commonwealth is made up of 56 independent nations that work together to pursue common goals which promote democracy, equality, and sustainable development. Our combined population of 2.6 billion is a third of the global population.

The combined GDP is US$12.6 trillion in 2022.
Half of the top 20 global emerging cities are in the Commonwealth.
Seven of the top 10 countries in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance, which measures rule of law, human rights, participation, human development and sustainable economic opportunity, are Commonwealth members.
Seven of the top 10 countries for gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa are Commonwealth countries, according to World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2015.
Five of the best performing 15 countries in the Youth Development Index are Commonwealth members.
Since 1991, 12 Commonwealth member countries have moved to multi-party democracy from military or one-party rule.

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@CWGC

Dec 5, 2018

Noyelles-sur-Mer Chinese Cemetery

In the French village of Nolette lies @CWGC’s Noyelles-sur-Mer Chinese Cemetery. It contains over 800 graves of Chinese workers who were employed by the British Empire in the First World War. This picture from the #CWGCarchive dates from April 1951: http://ow.ly/CFMh30gj1od #WW1 Full Story #security

@CWGC

Nov 23, 2018

#ArchiveAnimals

Today’s @explorearchives theme is #ArchiveAnimals for which we have this menagerie of fantastic beasts depicted throughout the collection of @CWGC headstone badges held in the #CWGCarchive. #ExploreArchive Full Story #security #leadership

@CWGC

Oct 26, 2018

#RoadToPeace

#OTD 100 years ago Major Atwood Mackay died of wounds – the 34-year-old is buried in the @CWGC Terlincthun British Cemetery, France. Born in Montague, Canada, Atwood enlisted in the Canadian forces in December 1914 & is today’s #RoadToPeace casualty: http://ow.ly/jua230llFH7 #WW1 Full Story #leadership #security

@CWGC

Oct 20, 2018

#RoadToPeace: Major General Louis Lipsett

Major General Louis Lipsett, Commander of the 4th Division, killed in action 100 years ago today, was the last General officer to die during #WW1. His funeral was attended by the Prince of Wales and he today's #RoadToPeace casualty. Find out more, here: http://ow.ly/jua230llFH7 Full Story #leadership #security

@CWGC

Oct 20, 2018

'The biggest single bit of work since any of the pharaohs'

Described by Rudyard Kipling as 'The biggest single bit of work since any of the pharaohs' - the architectural work undertaken by @CWGC a century ago helped shaped remembrance as we know it. Learn more in our online exhibition here: http://ow.ly/u31930menyH #ShapingOurSorrow #WW1 Full Story #security

@CWGC

Oct 12, 2018

#RoadToPeace

On 6 October 1918 Private James Amos would be wounded in the head, legs and arms by an enemy shell, being taken to the 1st Canadian Casualty Clearing Station at Duisans where he would die. He is our #RoadToPeace casualty for today, more details, here: http://ow.ly/jua230llFH7 #WW1 Full Story #security

RCS Ottawa

Jun 4, 2018

Walking With The Wounded's Day 3

Introducing #Day3! The team are walking 17.5 miles from #Anaheim to #Irvine. A much cooler day than yesterday and more sidewalks than sand... #WalkOfAmerica Full Story #leadership #security

@WeAreInvictus

Jun 4, 2018

#InvictusGames 2020!

BREAKING NEWS: HRH The Duke of Sussex, Patron of @WeAreInvictus, announces The Hague as the host city for #InvictusGames 2020! Full Story #leadership #security

@Stand4Heroes

Jun 4, 2018

#WalkOfAmerica by @Stand4Heroes

Running to the finish line of day 2 of the #WalkOfAmerica! These UK & US veterans are in good spirits after a challenging 20 mile day. Tweet your encouragement to the team by tagging @Stand4Heroes & @SupportTheWalk. Full Story #leadership #security

Walking With The Wounded's "Shout out to @Starbucks!"

@supportthewalk

Jun 4, 2018

Walking With The Wounded's "Shout out to @Starbucks!"

Shout out to @Starbucks! Thank you for supporting our wounded #veterans taking on the #WalkOfAmerica #Starbucks Full Story #leadership #security

Walking With The Wounded's Day 2 Complete!!

@supportthewalk

Jun 4, 2018

Walking With The Wounded's Day 2 Complete!!

The boots are off! The team have just made it into #NewportBeach and Day 2 is complete!! Huge thanks @RoyalAirForce for joining the team today and supporting them on their way! #WalkOfAmerica Full Story #leadership #security

Walking With The Wounded's #WalkOfAmerica

@supportthewalk

Jun 4, 2018

Walking With The Wounded's #WalkOfAmerica

It’s time for a #stretch! It’s been a tough day, a hot day and a long day. Nearly 20 miles walked, over 45,000 steps and more than 1600 calories burned. Not to mention temperatures of 26+ degrees C. #WalkOfAmerica #SupportTheWalk #WhyIWalk Full Story #leadership #security

@supportthewalk

Jun 4, 2018

Walking With The Wounded's Day 2

High spirits this morning as the team are joined by #British serving members of the @RoyalAirForce based in the US. Today’s walk is 22 miles to #NewportBeach with temperatures expected to hit 28 degrees C! It will be a tough day for them all. Good luck! #WalkOfAmerica Full Story #leadership #security

Walking With The Wounded's DAY ONE COMPLETE!!

@supportthewalk

Jun 4, 2018

Walking With The Wounded's DAY ONE COMPLETE!!

DAY ONE COMPLETE!! The team have excelled on the first day, battling hot temperatures and blazing sun and finally making it to Battleship Iowa. Well done team! #WalkOfAmerica #SupportTheWalk #WhyIWalk #Veterans #Walking @ussiowa – at USS Iowa (BB-61) Full Story #leadership #security

@deansouthwark

Jun 4, 2018

London Bridge Anniversary

‘Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.’ Ps23.4. Lord, walk with us as we commemorate the first anniversary of the London Bridge attack this weekend. Amen. #justpray Full Story #security

Prince Harry's Walking With The Wounded's Day 1

@supportthewalk

Jun 4, 2018

Prince Harry's Walking With The Wounded's Day 1

The #WalkOfAmerica has officially begun!! Day 1 is taking them from Dockweiler Beach to USS Iowa. Please follow their journey, support them at http://www.walkofamerica.com and cheer them on their way! #SupportTheWalk #WhyIWalk Full Story #leadership #security

Joe Little @MajestyMagazine

Apr 9, 2018

Prince Harry is to become patron of 'Walk Of America'

Prince Harry is to become patron of 'Walk Of America', the latest expedition from the armed forces charity Walking With The Wounded @supportthewalk. He will launch the expedition at an event in London on 11 April. https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/Home/About/93 Full Story #leadership #security

21 Feb 2018: Speaker's Series with Author & Historian, Adam Montgomery

RCS Ottawa

Jan 6, 2018

21 Feb 2018: Speaker's Series with Author & Historian, Adam Montgomery

On February 21st at 7:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Air Force Mess Ottawa, The Royal Commonwealth Society Ottawa is pleased to welcome Canadian Author and Military Historian, Adam Montgomery, PhD, who will be speaking about the historical and social contexts surrounding Psychological Trauma within the Canadian Armed Forces from the First World War to Afghanistan as described in his book, "The Invisible Injured." https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/speakers-series-ptsd-in-the-canadian-m

Prince Harry returns to Sandhurst for cadets' salute

RCS Ottawa

Dec 15, 2017

Prince Harry returns to Sandhurst for cadets' salute

Prince Harry has been representing the Queen at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, 11 years after he graduated from there. On the day the date of his marriage to Meghan Markle was confirmed the prince took the salute at the passing out of the latest officer cadets. He presented the Sword of Honour to the latest standout officer cadet and the International Sword and Queen's Medal. Full Story #security

RCS Ottawa

Nov 8, 2017

Lasting Impact of the 2017 Invictus Games

Invictus Games research shows a fundamental shift in Canadians’ positive perceptions towards ill, wounded and injured veterans and service members, and increased support for veterans with mental and physical injuries. Research conducted following the conclusion of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 suggests that the Games fundamentally shifted the way Canadians view and support servicemen and servicewomen and veterans. This research served as an important tool in understanding t

The Commonwealth - Fast Facts

The Commonwealth is made up of 56 independent nations that work together to pursue common goals which promote democracy, equality, and sustainable development. Our combined population of 2.6 billion is a third of the global population.

The combined GDP is US$12.6 trillion in 2022.

Half of the top 20 global emerging cities are in the Commonwealth.

Seven of the top 10 countries in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance, which measures rule of law, human rights, participation, human development and sustainable economic opportunity, are Commonwealth members.

Seven of the top 10 countries for gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa are Commonwealth countries, according to World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2015.

Five of the best performing 15 countries in the Youth Development Index are Commonwealth members.

Since 1991, 12 Commonwealth member countries have moved to multi-party democracy from military or one-party rule.

Learn More

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COMMONWEALTH - Insights, Inspiration, & Innovation