Patricia Scotland

Patricia Scotland is a British politician and lawyer who has served as the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations since 2016. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries, many of which were former British colonies. In her role, Scotland works to promote democracy, human rights, development, and cooperation among member countries. She has a background in law and has held various governmental and legal positions, including serving as the Attorney General of the United Kingdom. Her work involves fostering collaboration and addressing shared challenges among diverse nations within the Commonwealth.