Fiji, March 9 -- Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey used her remarks at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in London to highlight global challenges and call for stronger cooperation across the Commonwealth of nations.

Marking International Women's Day, Botchwey told ministers gender equality remained a global challenge.

"I wish to begin by recognising the significance of International Women's Day. It is a moment to reflect on progress made and distance still to travel.

Even in 2026, gender equality remains far from achieved, and in every society, women and girls continue to face barriers that limit opportunity, participation and security."

She said progress remained uneven around the world.

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