10th February 2017
London, UK
Every February, UK celebrates LGBT History Month. For me, being part of a global network of LGBT and straight ally colleagues, I am amazed every month when I see a celebration of the FCO’s diversity & inclusiveness, and the pride that posts have in showcasing the UK’s commitment to LGBT rights around the world. Yet February always […]
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31st March 2016
London, UK
Authenticity. A nice word to say but what does it really mean? And where does it fit in the world of diplomacy? Some may say that there is a contradiction in terms between authenticity and diplomacy. For me, this cannot be further from the truth – in order to be effective diplomats, we rely on […]
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9th October 2015
London, UK
This week sees National Coming Out Day (11 Oct), a time all over the world to recognise the courage of LGBT people who come out, or still struggle to for one reason or another. The day also recognises straight allies for their support of LGBT friends/colleagues. We each have our own story… My name is […]
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