Head of the Commonwealth, HM Queen Elizabeth II, has signed the Commonwealth Charter.

http://gmpsiaprec.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/head-of-commonwealth-hm-queen-elizabeth.html

http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/253780/110313cwdayreception.htm Head of the Commonwealth, HM Queen Elizabeth II, has signed the Commonwealth Charter.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-03/12/c_124444828.htm The Commonwealth Charter was consisted of statements on 16 aspects: Democracy, Human rights, International peace and security, Tolerance, respect and understanding, Freedom of expression, Separation of powers, Rule of law, Good governance, Sustainable development, Protecting the environment, Access to health, education, food and shelter, Gender equality, Importance of young people in the commonwealth, Recognition of the needs of small states, Recognition of the needs of vulnerable states, The role of civil society.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21737817 The Commonwealth, which accounts for 30% of the world's population, has for the first time drawn up a charter that details 16 core beliefs, which was adopted by all 54 member states in December. These include upholding democracy and opposing "all forms of discrimination" although it does not explicitly include discrimination against gay people. In some Commonwealth countries, homosexual acts are illegal. The charter states: "We are implacably opposed to all forms of discrimination, whether rooted in gender, race, colour, creed, political belief or other grounds.

http://www.thecommonwealth.org/files/252053/FileName/CharteroftheCommonwealth.pdf