Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the ICC – Libya
Link: Supporting the ICC’s role in pursuing accountability in Libya
Source: Gov Press Releases
34th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on San Marino
The UK delivers statement on San Marino at the 34th UPR, recognising significant progress since their last Review towards equal rights for LGBT individuals.
Link: 34th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on San Marino
Source: Gov Press Releases
Burial Service Held on the Western Front for a Soldier of the Essex Regiment and his Comrade
Soldier of The Essex Regiment and an unknown soldier of an unknown regiment, who were killed during the Great War, were finally laid to rest with full military honours.
Link: Burial Service Held on the Western Front for a Soldier of the Essex Regiment and his Comrade
Source: Gov Press Releases
The British Embassy Paris announces winners of regional competition
The first UK-France Mayors’ Summit brought together over 100 of our collective regional leaders and highlighted the shared opportunities and challenges our two countries face at a local level.
Link: The British Embassy Paris announces winners of regional competition
Source: Gov Press Releases
Trio convicted for fly-tipping waste in Havant
Household and commercial waste dumped in field.
Link: Trio convicted for fly-tipping waste in Havant
Source: Environment Agency
DRS’ Managing Director wins at Women of the Year Awards
Debbie Francis has won the award for ‘demonstrating the courage to challenge and make a real difference in a male-dominated industry’.
Link: DRS’ Managing Director wins at Women of the Year Awards
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ruth scoops global award for work on gender inclusion
A Cumbrian communications professional has won an international prize for her work to encourage more females into the nuclear industry.
Link: Ruth scoops global award for work on gender inclusion
Source: Gov Press Releases
Rescue shield awarded to Shetland-based coastguard teams
Rescue teams and the Coastguard Operations Centre in Shetland have been awarded the prestigious Department for Transport Rescue Shield.
Link: Rescue shield awarded to Shetland-based coastguard teams
Source: Gov Press Releases
Opening of Seed Madagascar conference 2019: speech by Phil Boyle (French)
The UK Ambassador to Madagascar, Phil Boyle, spoke at the opening of the Seed Madagascar conference on Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights in Antananarivo on 6 November 2019.
Link: Opening of Seed Madagascar conference 2019: speech by Phil Boyle (French)
Source: Gov Press Releases
Jordan: inviting bids from consultants for actor mapping
The British Embassy in Amman is seeking a short-term consultant to lead an actor mapping exercise in support of its programming.
Link: Jordan: inviting bids from consultants for actor mapping
Source: Gov Press Releases