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Happy Commonwealth Day!

Here's to another year of successful multi-national cooperation within the Commonwealth family of Nations!

Happy Holidays from the UChicago Commonwealth Students' Association!

Take a moment to listen to the Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and those around the world, in which Her Majesty reflects on the year past. No matter our religious beliefs or traditions, we can all benefit from introspection and reflection at the year's end, so that we may grow and improve for the year to come.

Video Credit to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zscqxgDc9f8

The Queen's Christmas message for 2016 Her Majesty’s most gracious speech in which she reflects on the year past and the year ahead for the Commonwealth »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more vid...

The Commonwealth is a key player in helping mitigate climate change, says Secretary-General Patricia Scotland. Read more:

Experts to help set goals for reversing human impact of climate change | The Commonwealth The journey to help the Commonwealth reverse the human impact of climate change has begun. That’s according to the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland. She was speaking at a two-day brainstorming session at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London. Climate change experts foc...

Commendations to the nations of the Commonwealth for advancing sport for the development of peace! It's excellent to see nations prioritising peace and cooperation in this way

Australia and Scotland lauded for advancing sport for development | The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has praised Commonwealth governments for their strong display of support for the Commonwealth Secretariat’s work in promoting sport as a tool for development and peace. It is a “reinforcement of the commitment by Commonwealth governments to advance sport for devel...

Happy Independence Day !

Happy Canada Day to all those who celebrated on July 1st! Canada is now 149 years old. See the first link for the PM's Canada Day Message, and the second for his speech at the celebration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfiUHhAYBXE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZw6EVQhL-Y

Justin Trudeau's Canada Day message 'Today, as we celebrate our nation's birthday, let us also celebrate our diversity' To read more: http://www.cbc.ca/1.3660354 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to wa...

Conservative MEP Backs Brexit and Commonwealth Free Movement | The Commonwealth Freedom of...

Wishing the Head of the Commonwealth, HM Queen Elizabeth II, a very happy 90th birthday!

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Happy Commonwealth Day!

Commonwealth Day has been celebrated around The Commonwealth, on the second Monday in March, every year since the 1970s. Today, Westminster Abbey will host the Commonwealth Service, the UK's largest multi-faith celebration which takes place annually on Commonwealth Day. The day is an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and Commonwealth values.

The Commonwealth theme for 2016 is 'An Inclusive Commonwealth', celebrating the immense diversity of over 2 billion citizens across the Commonwealth of Nations. This years service will invite citizens to consider what it means to live in a diverse yet equitable, fair and tolerant international community.

To learn more about Commonwealth Day and the theme of 'An Inclusive Commonwealth', visit thecommonwealth.org/commonwealthday

Happy Independence Day !