International @ DCMS, UK Diplomat, recovering classical archaeologist, lover of (modern) musicals, PhD student in Heritage Diplomacy, aspirationally cool mummy
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Delighted to have contributed to this brilliant book by @ProfArleneHH and so pleased to celebrate its official launch at the House of Lords today! Want to know why archaeologists and classicists make the best policy-makers? Read it for free here: routledge.com/Classics-and-P…
If you're on the fence - go! Sublime mix of belly laughs, friendship, love, kick ass songs, a healthy dose of the 1990s and a whiff of the Conchords. Laughed and cried, I did. Loved it. Almost as much as Six. @sosinglemusical
A bittersweet last day in the best job in the #FCDO (imho) as Head of #UNESCO policy. But excited to get stuck in as Head of International Cultural Diplomacy at #DCMS next week! Goodbye for now, @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧🇺🇳👋
Day 2 kicked off with a fascinating visit to the #Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Property & concluded with me photo bombing about 1000 tourist photos. Can you spot me hanging out above the #Trevi Fountain? I didn't need to throw a coin - of course I'll be back
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Stakeholder Mapping & User Research experts wanted 🔍. We are seeking an expert consultant to carry out stakeholder mapping, research & analyses on our ground breaking pilot project, Climate Change & #UNESCO Heritage.
Deadline: 3 May 2024 See more:🔗bit.ly/4aDimPu
It's an auspicious day to be discussing the elimination of racial discrimination, racial hatred and racial hate crimes at the #UNESCO Executive Board. #FightRacism, say #NoToHate
Racism has no place in our society.
We all have a role to play in the struggle against hate.
As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let’s make a difference together. Say no to racism. Say #NoToHate.
unesco.org/en/days/racial-di… #FightRacism
Worth a read re #Stonehenge: an open letter from the UK archaeological community: "The Stonehenge Debate Must Be Reframed" openletter.earth/the-stonehe…
Excellent news. The tunnel will remove noisy polluting traffic, reduce fatal accidents, support economic development in the southwest, and improve the visitor experience to the whole world heritage site immeasurably #stonehenge bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wi…
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The @UKinZimbabwe & @UNICEFZIMBABWE delegations had a front-row seat to the positive developments at Kunaka Rural Hospital in Seke. From the Health Transition Fund to the Health Development Fund & now the #HRFZim, The UK's funding streams have been the backbone of progress.
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#HappeningNow! @unescoROSA, the UN family in #Zimbabwe & @FCDOGovUK are discussing how the UN System collaborates to bring #SustainableDevelopment.
@UNESCO works with #govts, @UN agencies, #CSOs & the pvt sector to contribute to socio-economic development of nations.
@FCDOGovUK
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#WinningConversations: Organisations of Persons with Disabilities & @unprpd Project implementing partners dialogue with visiting @FCDOGovUK on impact of @unprpd project & challenges faced by women & girls with #disabilities in #Zimbabwe.
What an energising day with the fantastic #UNESCO team in Zimbabwe, seeing the impact of their work across #education for #health and wellbeing, #mediafreedom, cyclone early warning systems, rights of persons with disabilities, and more @UKinZimbabwe @UNESCO @unescoROSA
We are pleased to host @FCDOGovUK on a programme implementation appreciation mission to #Zimbabwe where we are discussing the depth of our initiatives & partnership with other @UN agencies.
#culture #education #Health #Science #communication #information
@MoPSEZim @UNZimbabwe
Such a privilege to be a part of this delegation today. Inspiring and humbling to see the great work @UNICEFZIMBABWE, @UKinZimbabwe and the people of this wonderful country are accomplishing together, and to better understand the challenges still to overcome
The @UNICEF Rep @TajudeenOyewale, with @FCDOGovUK delegation led by Roomana Mahmud Head of @UN Partnership Unit, visited Kunaka Rural Hospital & Zengea Primary School in Seke to have an appreciation of the collaborative work for children between Gov🇿🇼, @UNICEF & @Ukinzimbabwe.
The North East Highlands of 🏴 may not have the #UNESCO cachet of their North Western neighbours, but gosh darn they are beautiful...
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So happy to end the year with this exciting news: 🇬🇧 intends to ratify the 2003 @UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage next year. Share your suggestions in the @DCMS public consultation - more details here ⬇️
gov.uk/government/news/oh-no…
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So proud that the 🇬🇧 has been elected back to @UNESCO’s executive board with 150 votes
We are delighted to play a more proactive role, working in close partnership with others across UNESCO’s mandate
Our commitment to building peace in the minds of women & men is unwavering 🕊️
Time to say goodbye to Riyadh 🇸🇦. What an amazing time we've had! The #WorldHeritageCommittee, At-Turaif/Diriyah #WorldHeritage site, and sooo much delicious food. Congratulations to the 42 new site inscriptions. 🇬🇧 is committed to helping balance the @UNESCO #WorldHeritageList
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This inscription of Nyungwe National Park makes it the first #WorldHeritage site for #Rwanda - a great step towards a more balanced @UNESCO World Heritage List!
Congratulations to Rwanda, #Africa & the entire world - this site is now part of the best of us & our shared humanity
🔴 BREAKING!
New inscription on the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage List: Nyungwe National Park, in #Rwanda 🇷🇼. Congratulations! 👏👏👏
➡️ on.unesco.org/45WHC #45WHC
