Commonwealth Day is held every year on the second Monday of March. The day is celebrated around the world and from the Head of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty the Queen, a special message is issued through Prime Ministers and Presidents to the citizens of the Commonwealth particularly school children.

AFFIRMATIONS

• The First Affirmation - We affirm that every person-of whatever colour, class or creed-possesses unique worth and dignity.
• The Second Affirmation - We affirm our respect for the world and pledge that we will be its stewards by caring for every part of it.
• The Third Affirmation - We affirm our belief in justice for everyone and peace between peoples and nations.
• The Fourth Affirmation - We affirm faith and love as the foundation of all human relationships.
• The Fifth Affirmation - We affirm that we each belong to our own nation and to the whole human family: to the service of both we pledge ourselves.
• The Sixth Affirmation - We affirm that diversity is a gift to humanity and that all peoples are worthy of respect; in pursuit of which, we pledge to promote understanding and reconciliation in our communities and around the world.