The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organization of 54 member states that were mostly territories of the former British Empire. The Commonwealth operates by consensus of its member states, organized through the Commonwealth Secretariat and non-governmental organizations. The Commonwealth dates back to the mid-20th century with the decolonization of the British Empire through increased self-governance of its territories.

The Commonwealth’s objectives are to promote democracy, human rights, good governance, the rule of law, individual