Equality & Inclusion reports

Our goal is a Commonwealth where all people are treated equally before within their communities and before the law, regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status.

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All reports:

Towards a common future: The path to equality in the Commonwealth (2020).
Building Stronger Equality Movements: Executive Summary (2020).
Building Stronger Equality Movements: Intergenerational approaches to advancing women's and LGBT+ rights in the Commonwealth (2020).
Building Stronger Equality Movements: Intersectional approaches to advancing women's and LGBT+ rights in the Commonwealth (2020).
Building Stronger Equality Movements: Managing backlash against women's and LGBT+ rights movements in the Commonwealth (2020).
Changing the Law - A Case Study: Pakistan Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018 (2019). (Urdu version).
Changing the Law - A Case Study: Pakistan Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018 (2019). (English version).
A Guide for Commonwealth Leaders - Activate Your Power: Engaging Youth to Reform Discriminatory Laws (2019).
A Fairer Future: Law reform and advocacy opportunities for women and PIDSOGIESC+ rights in the Commonwealth Pacific (2019).
The Power of ICT: Enhancing Opportunities for youth engagement in governance processes (2017).
A Commonwealth Toolkit for Policy Progress on LGBT Rights (2016). View the factsheet.
The Gender Agenda: Youth Perspectives from across the Commonwealth (2015).
Preventing Child Marriage in the Commonwealth: the Role of Education (2015).
Collaboration and Consensus: Building a Constructive Commonwealth Approach to LGBT Rights (2015).
Hidden Violence in the Commonwealth (2014). View the infographic.
The Commonwealth and Human Rights: Priorities from Colombo to Valletta (2014).
Empowering Girls: What the Commonwealth can do to end Early and Forced Child Marriage (2013).
Because You're a Girl: Growing up in the Commonwealth (2011).

Latest

In conversation with RCS Ambassador, David Walliams

Join us this Friday 4th December at 12:00 GMT as David Walliams shares why he became an inaugural Ambassador for the Royal Commonwealth Society and talks about his writing and the importance of literacy.
In conversation with RCS Ambassador, Geri Horner

Join us on Monday 7th December at 12:00 GMT as Chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Dr Linda Yueh speaks with Geri Horner about why she became an inaugural Ambassador for the Society.
Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

We are delighted to welcome Regional Co-ordinators for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific and look forward to working with them to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens.
13,000 reasons for a better future

With 13,000 entries from across the Commonwealth we are delighted to announce that judging is now complete and certificates are available to download at competitions.thercs.org. Congratulations to all who entered!

A Connected Commonwealth

The relevance and strength of the Commonwealth lies in its network of diaspora, cultural and sporting links, the widespread use of a common language and a strong shared legal heritage. Through research and advocacy the Society seeks to advance the value and values of the Commonwealth.
Roundtable Reports

Our unique position within the Commonwealth family allows us to play a pivotal role in convening and connecting the Commonwealth’s political and diplomatic representatives, as well as industry, civil society, academic and business leaders, on a wide range of issues.
Building Stronger Equality Movements

To achieve fairer and more inclusive societies for all, it has never been more important for diverse civil society organisations to work together to achieve shared priorities. The Building Stronger Equality Movements series explores how organisations across the Commonwealth can and are doing this, to achieve equality for women and girls and LGBT+ people.
Working with Civil Society

We work with civil society partners across the Commonwealth to support their work advocating for equality and inclusion.
Inclusive Tourism in the Caribbean

We are working with business and civil society to use tourism to advance equality for LGBT+ people in the Caribbean.
Working with Champions

We are supporting the work of Commonwealth leaders who advocate for the rights of women and girls and LGBT + people.
Equality & Justice Alliance

We are working with partners to ensure equality before the law for all Commonwealth citizens, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Commonwealth Youth Gender and Equality Network

The Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Network (CYGEN) is a youth led, and focused network established by the Royal Commonwealth Society in 2015.

Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors

World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, OBE, and UN Patron of Oceans, Lewis Pugh, OIG, have been appointed Ambassadors of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Encourages Entries To The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition has been gathering English language entries of aspiring young writers' thoughts on key issues of the day since 1883. With children across the Commonwealth out of school, we are delighted to share a message from our Vice-Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, inspiring children and young people to enter The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020.
Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

We are delighted to welcome Regional Co-ordinators for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific and look forward to working with them to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens.
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

Watch this year's Awards Ceremony, find out more about the 2020 winners, read their incredible pieces about climate action and find out more about the Competition.
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Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors.
Enter the Competition

Stay tuned for details of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 which will uploaded in the next few weeks.
Social Action Youth Exchange Programme: UK-Cyprus

An opportunity for young Cypriots aged 18-25 to discover another culture and become active citizens. A chance to inspire others and make a difference through youth social action. Application deadline is 10AM GMT Monday, 25 January 2021.
The Commonwealth Service

Held in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Service is the world's premier, inter-faith, public event to celebrate the Commonwealth.
Vision and mission

The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. We champion the importance of literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment and connected communities across the Commonwealth’s 54 member nations.