Blog

The Commonwealth Foundation blog shares knowledge, experiences, and expertise.

28 Apr 2020

Shielding democracy from COVID-19

Our Director-General, Dr Anne T. Gallagher AO, writes on the importance of an active citizenry as governments are granted sweeping new ...

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20 Apr 2020

2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist

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14 Apr 2020

adda: translations from South and Southeast Asia

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31 Mar 2020

Stories to Connect Us

We want to connect with our writers and readers, offering a platform to share thoughts and stories on issues that are affecting our ...

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30 Mar 2020

Introducing our Civil Society Advisory Governors (2020-2022)

We take great pride in announcing the appointment of five Civil Society Advisory Governors to our Board, each representing a region of ...

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24 Mar 2020

COVID-19: statement from the Director-General

To write that we are living in strange and extraordinary times would have felt like hyperbole even a week ago. No longer. I hope and ...

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26 Feb 2020

Reframing the debate around women, peace, and security

Shreen Saroor argues that a landmark United Nations resolution risks leading peace advocates down the wrong path.

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19 Feb 2020

A multiplicity of voices: Nicosia Beyond Barriers

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30 Jan 2020

Disability rights

Our grant partners have been working with governments to turn commitments into action. 

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24 Dec 2019

Seasonal message from the Director-General

Anne Therese Gallagher AO looks ahead to 2020 as the Foundation prepares for the Commonwealth People's Forum and welcomes a new Deputy ...

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