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20th March 2015 Gaborone, Botswana
Human Rights: Leaving no-one behind
Two weeks ago the British High Commission supported an event hosted by the Botswana Network for Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA). The event was essentially a discussion about whether Botswana’s legislative framework deals fairly with those who describe themselves as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex, the LGBTI community for short. It was a well […]
20th March 2015 Canberra, Australia
The Commonwealth: Shared past, bright future
The second Monday in March has a dual significance in Canberra. On the one hand it is a local public holiday (Canberra Day), and on the other it is Commonwealth Day. For most of us, the significance of the latter is often masked by the opportunity offered by the former to enjoy a well-earned break […]
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19th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
Canadian science news: 9-15 March 2015
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19th March 2015 Mumbai, India
Interview with Emma House, The Publishers Association
Recently, I met with Ms. Emma House, Director of Publisher Relations, The Publishers Association Limited at the British High Commission New Delhi. Over tea, we chatted about the publishing industry, intellectual property (particularly copyright) and upcoming events! What brings you to India? I am visiting publishers in India, both the Indian office of our UK […]
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18th March 2015 Budapest, Hungary
Innovation and Competitiveness in the European Digital Single Market
Guest blog by Dr. Zoltán Csedő, Member of the Board, Hungarian Association of British Alumni, and Managing Partner, Innotica Group The British Embassy in Budapest and the Hungarian Association of British Alumni launched a unique initiative two years ago: to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chevening Scholarship Fund, we engaged in reconnecting British alumni within […]
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17th March 2015
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day on 17 March is the national day both ofNorthern Ireland (part of the UK) and the Republic of Ireland. It is celebrated by Irish communities (and their friends) all around the world. The day also has religious significance for many Christians, as it commemorates the death of the Irish Patron Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461). Every year, the Irish Embassy in Addis organises a Charity Ball to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – one […]
17th March 2015 Skopje, North Macedonia
Discover ‘Norn Iron’ – Shona Lá Fhéile Pádraig!
What’s the reason to mention the ‘Game of Thrones’ in a blog reflecting on Northern Ireland on St Patrick’s Day? Simple and glorious: this American fantasy drama television series is filmed in a Belfast studio and on location elsewhere in Northern Ireland, Malta, Scotland, Croatia, Iceland, the United States, Spain and Morocco. If you have […]
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17th March 2015 Oslo, Norway
Remember Crimea
A year ago, the Kremlin helped stage an illegal and illegitimate “referendum” in Crimea that culminated in Russia annexing Crimea from Ukraine, redrawing the map of Europe by force, and deepening the burgeoning crisis in east Ukraine. The so-called referendum, hastily prepared in just two weeks, was a mockery of democracy. There were no independent, […]
17th March 2015 London, UK
Guest blog by Kirstie Smith, Business and Conflict Desk Officer, Conflict Department, on the UK’s Chairmanship of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
I’m delighted to host this blog from Kirstie Smith, and grateful to her for approaching me with the suggestion. The Voluntary Principles (VPs) – and the UK’s support for them – are a good example of the UK’s pursuit of fairness. That can sound lofty, especially when we talk about how human rights, prosperity and […]
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17th March 2015 Geneva, Switzerland
Statements of Intent
As nice as it can be living out here, there are many drawbacks to not being in the UK. It’s easy to lose touch with friends, to miss out on historic national moments and to forget about sending a card in time to arrive for Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, during the March session the only way […]