Commonwealth Organisations
Ordinary people are just as important as governments in the Commonwealth family. Through many professional and non-governmental organisations, they work to improve the lives of their fellow citizens. There are nearly 80 such Commonwealth organisations. Increasingly, all are recognised as partners in the delivery of assistance and as leading proponents of best practice and change.
The list below gives some indication of what can be found with links to each organisation's website. It is by no means exhaustive..
Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council (CYEC)
Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council
CYEC is an educational charity and registered national voluntary youth organisation. Its aim is the development of young people and their communities and the promotion of international understanding across the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit (CPSU)
Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit
CPSU is a think-tank for the Commonwealth. It specialises in issues of Commonwealth policy including globalisation, democracy, civil society and human rights. CPSU aims to inform and improve policy and decision-making across the Commonwealth through top quality research and analysis.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
CHRI is an independent, non-partisan, international non-governmental organisation, mandated to ensure the practical realisation of human rights in the countries of the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association (CMJA)
Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association
CMJA is a unique international association which brings together judicial officers from over 68 jurisdictions in the Commonwealth and beyond. It aims to promote the independence of the judiciary; to advance education in the law; and to disseminate information on all matters of interest concerning the legal process within the countries of the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Press Union (CPU)
The CPU has around 750 members in 49 countries, including large newspaper groups, individual newspapers and news agencies throughout the Commonwealth. Through the press, it aims to promote understanding and goodwill among members of the Commonwealth; and to advance the freedom, interests and welfare of the Commonwealth press and those working within it.
Council for Education in the Commonwealth(CEC)
Council for Education in the Commonwealth
A parliament-based non-governmental organisation, the purpose of the CEC is to create an informed public opinion on salient issues concerning education and training in the Commonwealth.
YoComm: Commonwealth Youth Network
YoComm: Commonwealth Youth Network
Yocomm.com is a pan-Commonwealth youth network which was set up by Commonwealth youth to facilitate sharing of information relevant to young people. The network is driven by youth from across the Commonwealth who provide content of local relevance, and share information pertinent to their own needs, whilst at the same time facilitating an inter-Commonwealth exchange of ideas to help them realise their full potential.
British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Commonwealth Local Government Forum