Penny Innes

Head of FCDO’s Disability Inclusion and LGBT+ rights teams. Views my own. RTs not necessarily endorsements.

[Nick Herbert @nickherbertcbe]

Reflections on #IDAHOBIT — some progress to celebrate but a growing concern over a global rollback of #LGBT rights which is accelerating — my @FCDOGovUK blog 🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈

https://t.co/cbyus2DA3r

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. #IDAHOBIT

The FCDO is committed to tackling the global rollback of LGBT rights and ensuring that no one is left behind. #NoOneLeftBehind

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

#AssistiveTechnology has the power to transform lives.

Today @FCDOGovUK is supporting the launch of #UnlockTheEveryday to improve access for everyone.

👉 online: https://t.co/chNYVoh5k8
👉 follow: @Unlock_Everyday

#Tech #Disability #Inclusion #Accessibility #AT

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

📢 Attention all Regional Funding Organisations!🏳️‍🌈

We invite YOU to apply for our funding initiative to support grassroots LGBT+ organisations - the #EqualSafeFree Fund🌍✨

Visit https://t.co/UcjE514dne for information

Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive change!🌈❤️

[FCDO Girls’ Education @FCDOEducation]

To mark #IDPD, we are proud to endorse the Call to Action on Disability Inclusive Education.

Children with disabilities are the least likely to be in school. 🇬🇧 is committed to changing this and supporting more girls like Chikondi: https://t.co/Uh20kO5xv3 #RightsFreedomPotential

[David Rutley @DavidRutley]

Today @FCDO & @bondngo marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Parliament. We heard powerful testimonials from participants with lived experience. Our strategy will continue to be underpinned by "nothing about us, without us." #IDPD2023

[David Rutley @DavidRutley]

Today we mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

We are committed to removing barriers for all persons with disabilities in FCDO, and around the world. As @FCDOGovUK Ministerial Disability Champion, I will continue to take forward this important agenda.

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

Lots of love in Glasgow for Pride today.

Thanks Civil Service LGBT+ Network for letting us march with you. Great uplifting experience.

@MardiGla #LGBT

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

Setting off for my first Pride March, super exciting! Go Glasgow ⁦@MardiGla⁩

[Mark Clayton @MarkClaytonFCDO]

Shocked and saddened to see that despite the planning & preventive measures, @Tbilisipride festival was cancelled due to safety risks for participants. I call on authorities to ensure that all who broke law & aggressively disrupted a peaceful gathering will be brought to justice.

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

Happy Pride in London! FCDO is marching and celebrating the progress on rights for LGBT+ people around the world. Hope everyone has a great day ♥️

I’m looking forward to my first Pride in Glasgow in a couple of weeks 🌈

#PrideMatters

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

Happy London Pride!🏳️‍⚧️🌈🏳️‍🌈

Since 2018 the UK has invested over £11m for the protection of LGBT+ rights across the Commonwealth. We will continue to fight against discrimination, prejudice and violence that many in the LGBT+ community face worldwide. #PrideMatters

[David Rutley @DavidRutley]

As @FCDOGovUK Ministerial Disability Champion I am determined to ensure that disability inclusion is a departmental priority. An honour to mark 15 yrs of the @UN #CRPD with the @DisabilityAPPG. @FCDOInclusive @VotePursglove @kingsbschool @UN_Enable

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

#PrideMatters

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

In the build up to London Pride this weekend, we wanted to highlight some amazing work from our Embassies around the world. These images are from @UKinHyderabad, @UKinVenezuela and @ukinromania #PrideMatters 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🏳️‍🌈

[Sam Woolven @samwoolven]

Around the world, our 🇬🇧 embassy teams are:
🌈Highlighting the criminalisation, legal barriers & social stigma faced by LGBT+ people globally
🌈 Promoting the UK's values as a nation of #GreatLove
🌈 Standing up to those who aim to silence and rollback LGBT+ rights

#PrideMatters

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

What a way to round off COSP!
Loved hearing from these brilliant, passionate, insightful people from across the Commonwealth. They are the future and their voices should be heard

Thank you Commonwealth Disabled Peoples Forum #COSP16

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

Thanks to @UNICEF and #SierraLeone for hosting a #COSP16 side event on how we can make social protection systems more inclusive of people with disabilities. Check out the FCDO funded guidance note and take part in the consultation https://t.co/a8VEwLDf7C

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

Delighted that FCDO is investing in even more groundbreaking work from the brilliant @GDIHub and partners.

Assistive technology is such an important enabler for people with disabilities, yet often simply not available

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

#BREAKING_NEWS from #COSP16

🇬🇧 gov announce new £31M investment in #AT2030 programme to deliver #WhatWorks to improve access to #AssistiveTechnology for people with disabilities.

WATCH 👇 from 🇬🇧 Minister of State for #Development @AndrewmitchMP

@GDIHub @WHO @FCDOGovUK #talkAT

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

@jenbo1 @DaltonMunt @OliviaAlNoah @FCDOInclusive @DisabRightsFund Already had the pleasure Jen!

[Penny Innes @Penny_innes]

Honoured to be part of this fantastic session. Lots of great messages from states including on power of AI to help with easy to understand comms. But the self advocates were the stars of the show, such valuable advice and experience
Thank you @InclusionIntl

[Inclusion International @InclusionIntl]

🔴We’re live from the General Assembly! It is now time for our afternoon meeting on easy-to-understand communication.

We will be sharing key moments throughout the afternoon below 👇