#Reform53: Reform consent laws on forced marriage and remove clauses that refer to customary laws

Forced marriage remains a significant issue across the Commonwealth. In many countries, a high number of women and girls enter into marriage without their consent. Forced marriage is a form of modern slavery. Read or download the infographic.

Send a message to Commonwealth leaders that the time for reform is now. Paint your palm with the equality symbol and share your selfie using #Reform53.

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In conversation with RCS Ambassador, David Walliams

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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.
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Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors

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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

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Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

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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.