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30th April 2012 Budapest, Hungary
Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report – 2011
Guest blog by Levente Nyitrai, Policy Officer, British Embassy Budapest Today marks an important occasion in the United Kingdom and the field of human rights worldwide. William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, is launching the Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2011 in London. He is laying the report in Parliament after which he is […]
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30th April 2012
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Human Rights and Democracy
On 30 April the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, launched the FCO’s Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2011. This is one of the British Government’s major annual human rights events, highlighting our global human rights priorities. It is intended to increase awareness of the UK’s role in promoting human rights worldwide, as well as […]
27th April 2012 Washington DC, USA
Do we have the right to be forgotten on the internet?
Last night I hosted an event for former Marshall Scholars at the Embassy with a brilliant talk by Jeff Rosen on Google, the internet, and privacy. This is of course a hot topic at the moment – for the public, for Governments, for NGOs and for businesses. I’ve also got a keen interest in it as […]
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27th April 2012 Ottawa, Canada
Celebrating our contributions to polar research
This week, Montreal is hosting the International Polar Year conference, IPY 2012: From Knowledge to Action. IPY 2012 brings together over 3000 international experts from across a variety of fields, with the ambitious agenda of using the knowledge accumulated by researchers during international polar year activities, and developing concrete actions to move forward. The polar […]
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26th April 2012 Guatemala City, Guatemala
Earth week: let’s clean up these streets!
We’re very proud of our green credentials, and the Embassy’s “Green Team” has been at it again, this time supporting a campaign to help keep Guatemala clean. To tell you more about it are two members of the team, Farah and Carmen. Over to you guest bloggers….. My name is Farah Moran and I am […]
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26th April 2012 Ottawa, Canada
World IP Day – A Canada/UK Perspective
A guest blog in honour of World Intellectual Property Day by the British High Commission’s Trade and Economic Advisor Mark Agnew: April 26 marks World Intellectual Property Day, and a chance to recognize the importance of IP in fostering innovation and growth. Although not particularly a dinner table subject of discussion, intellectual property and the […]
26th April 2012 Athens, Greece
A sound mind in a sound body
‘A sound mind in a sound body’ is the English translation of a famous quotation by the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Thales (Miletus, 624 – 546 BC), demonstrating the close links between physical exercise, mental equilibrium and the ability to enjoy life. I had the opportunity to get involved in the organisation of two exciting sport […]
26th April 2012
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Ethiopia: women matter
Guest blog by Lynne Featherstone MP My name is Lynne Featherstone MP. I am the Minister for Equality and Criminal Information, and I am a senior member of the British Government responsible for promoting gender empowerment and equality. I am also the British Government’s champion for protecting women from violence, both in the UK and […]
26th April 2012
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Sikhs honoured by Catholics
Birmingham sits at the heart of England. It was the home of Cardinal Newman for many years. And it is also the home of many different faith communities, one of Britain’s most racially and religiously diverse cities. Inter-religious dialogue is therefore a crucial aspect of Birmingham’s civic, social, cultural and political existence. One of the […]
25th April 2012
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Remembering the ANZACs
Up at 4.30am. And it’s my birthday. But I would not want to miss the privilege of attending ANZAC Day, Australia’s national day of commemoration for those who have sacrificed their lives serving Australia, in many conflicts over the years since the Gallipoli landings began 97 year ago today. The Australian War Memorial is one […]