FCDO International Leaders Programme

Teams in Rhodes, Athens and London continue to provide support to British nationals affected by the fires in Rhodes. @JamesCleverly discussed the response with staff in @FCDOGovUK crisis centre yesterday and remains in close touch with the team. Our Rapid Deployment Team is working closely with @ukingreece as well as tour operators. If you are a British national affected by the fires in Rhodes: - follow our travel advice: gov.uk/foreign-travel… - contact your travel operator - call +4420 7008 5000 for consular assistance 24/7

Great to see you again in Brisbane, @ruthvshaw. #KualaLumpur & the @Intleaders #ILP programme seems like yesterday. How time flies! Great to see you thrive @premierleague Charitable Fund since, championing #equality #leadership & #creativity.

On #IDAHOBIT we are reminded that the rights of LGBT+ people globally are still being challenged and the fight for freedom is ongoing. The UK will continue its work to champion LGBT+ rights around the world. We must not take our foot off the pedal and will stand up against intolerance 🏳️‍🌈

Is the series true to life? Does the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office really look like that? Is that really how diplomacy is done? Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly fact-checks @NetflixUK's The Diplomat. Watch the full clip here: youtu.be/k6_pctCHdGQ

God Save The King 👑 #Coronation

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims celebrating across the UK and around the world! #EidMubarak

UK exports to CPTPP members are forecast to rise to 53% by 2035, even without acceding 📈 This means greater opportunity for UK businesses planning to grow internationally. Swipe to learn why the UK is joining the trade bloc👇

Our new International Technology Strategy brings the UK closer to gaining tech superpower status by 2030. Whether at home or abroad, the UK will stand up to authoritarian regimes who use tech to try and undermine our freedom. gov.uk/government/pub…

🎉 #CommonwealthDay is an opportunity for our 2.5 billion-strong family to celebrate diversity, strengthen their friendships, and recognise the achievements of the #Commonwealth – one of the world’s oldest political associations. Explore our history👇🏿

#NaatuNaatu wins the #Oscar for best Original Song 😭 #SSRajamouli & team has done it🫡🇮🇳 Indian Cinema on the Rise 🔥 !! #RRRMovie | #AcademyAwards |

Happy #CommonwealthDay to all 2.5 billion citizens of the #Commonwealth! Today marks the beginning of a week-long series of activities happening around the globe – including faith and civic gatherings, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events. Learn more👇🏾

#CommonwealthDay 2023 will be observed on 13 March with: 📺 A service held at Westminster Abbey, London, which will be broadcast live. 🕊️ Flag raising events for the #Commonwealth Flag of Peace. 🌎 Activities across the world. Learn about Commonwealth Day👇

Read the strategy documents: ➡️ International Women and Girls Strategy: gov.uk/government/pub… ➡️ Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy: gov.uk/government/pub…

Today the UK 🇬🇧 launches the Women & Girls Strategy. The Strategy ensures FCDO uses the full weight of its diplomatic and development offer to put women and girls, in all of their diversity, at the heart of everything we do. ➡️gov.uk/government/pub… #RightsFreedomPotential

Happy International Women’s Day

👑 The new Coronation emblem has been unveiled! The emblem will feature throughout the historic events in May, including street parties, community gatherings and on official merchandise.

Dear women and girls, Know that you are capable of amazing things, and never let anyone tell you otherwise. Period. Tag your gals and retweet to empower other women and girls. Happy #GalentinesDay 💙 🎨 Mélissa Massol

London named best city in the world for female entrepreneurs, coming first on the 2023 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index. Ahead of New York and San Francisco, London ranked high for its ability to attract and foster female founders bit.ly/3WH96C4

NEW: The UK is sending life saving support to earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria