Rachel Heatherly Kent

International @ DCMS, UK Diplomat, recovering classical archaeologist, lover of (modern) musicals, PhD student in Heritage Diplomacy, aspirationally cool mummy

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

If you're on the fence - go! Sublime mix of belly laughs, friendship, love, kick ass songs, a healthy dose of the 1990s and a whiff of the Conchords. Laughed and cried, I did. Loved it. Almost as much as Six. @sosinglemusical

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

A bittersweet last day in the best job in the #FCDO (imho) as Head of #UNESCO policy. But excited to get stuck in as Head of International Cultural Diplomacy at #DCMS next week! Goodbye for now, @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧🇺🇳👋

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Day 2 kicked off with a fascinating visit to the #Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Property & concluded with me photo bombing about 1000 tourist photos. Can you spot me hanging out above the #Trevi Fountain? I didn't need to throw a coin - of course I'll be back

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Huge thanks to the #G7Italy culture track team for hosting us in the beautiful Palazzo Poli in #Rome. Day one ended with ice cream (of course) and wonderful tours of the #Pantheon and the #Colosseum after hours. #G72024 #UNESCO

[UNESCO UK @UNESCOUK]

Stakeholder Mapping & User Research experts wanted 🔍. We are seeking an expert consultant to carry out stakeholder mapping, research & analyses on our ground breaking pilot project, Climate Change & #UNESCO Heritage.

Deadline: 3 May 2024 See more:🔗https://t.co/K18j8Kj9ux

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Will I tire of scoffing Pastéis de Nata in Portuguese #UNESCO #WorldHeritage sites? Highly unlikely, though am willing to test that theory... In the last 3 days my eyes (and tastebuds) have been wowed by #Sintra, #Belem and #Porto. Tomorrow, #Duoro wine region...

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

It's an auspicious day to be discussing the elimination of racial discrimination, racial hatred and racial hate crimes at the #UNESCO Executive Board. #FightRacism, say #NoToHate

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

Racism has no place in our society.

We all have a role to play in the struggle against hate.

As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let’s make a difference together. Say no to racism. Say #NoToHate.

https://t.co/5ssscL1dfP #FightRacism

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Worth a read re #Stonehenge: an open letter from the UK archaeological community: "The Stonehenge Debate Must Be Reframed" https://t.co/WOq3zrj6x5

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Excellent news. The tunnel will remove noisy polluting traffic, reduce fatal accidents, support economic development in the southwest, and improve the visitor experience to the whole world heritage site immeasurably #stonehenge https://t.co/wbQ2fw9lAD

[UNICEF ZIMBABWE @UNICEFZIMBABWE]

The @UKinZimbabwe & @UNICEFZIMBABWE delegations had a front-row seat to the positive developments at Kunaka Rural Hospital in Seke. From the Health Transition Fund to the Health Development Fund & now the #HRFZim, The UK's funding streams have been the backbone of progress.

[UNESCOsouthernAfrica #Education #Sciences #Culture @unescoROSA]

#HappeningNow! @unescoROSA, the UN family in #Zimbabwe & @FCDOGovUK are discussing how the UN System collaborates to bring #SustainableDevelopment.

@UNESCO works with #govts, @UN agencies, #CSOs & the pvt sector to contribute to socio-economic development of nations.

@FCDOGovUK

[UNESCOsouthernAfrica #Education #Sciences #Culture @unescoROSA]

#WinningConversations: Organisations of Persons with Disabilities & @unprpd Project implementing partners dialogue with visiting @FCDOGovUK on impact of @unprpd project & challenges faced by women & girls with #disabilities in #Zimbabwe.

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

What an energising day with the fantastic #UNESCO team in Zimbabwe, seeing the impact of their work across #education for #health and wellbeing, #mediafreedom, cyclone early warning systems, rights of persons with disabilities, and more @UKinZimbabwe @UNESCO @unescoROSA

[UNESCOsouthernAfrica #Education #Sciences #Culture @unescoROSA]

We are pleased to host @FCDOGovUK on a programme implementation appreciation mission to #Zimbabwe where we are discussing the depth of our initiatives & partnership with other @UN agencies.

#culture #education #Health #Science #communication #information

@MoPSEZim @UNZimbabwe

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Such a privilege to be a part of this delegation today. Inspiring and humbling to see the great work @UNICEFZIMBABWE, @UKinZimbabwe and the people of this wonderful country are accomplishing together, and to better understand the challenges still to overcome

[UNICEF ZIMBABWE @UNICEFZIMBABWE]

The @UNICEF Rep @TajudeenOyewale, with @FCDOGovUK delegation led by Roomana Mahmud Head of @UN Partnership Unit, visited Kunaka Rural Hospital & Zengea Primary School in Seke to have an appreciation of the collaborative work for children between Gov🇿🇼, @UNICEF & @Ukinzimbabwe.

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

The North East Highlands of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 may not have the #UNESCO cachet of their North Western neighbours, but gosh darn they are beautiful...

[Anna Nsubuga - UK Ambassador to UNESCO @UKAmbUNESCO]

So happy to end the year with this exciting news: 🇬🇧 intends to ratify the 2003 @UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage next year. Share your suggestions in the @DCMS public consultation - more details here ⬇️

https://t.co/LlhozBqJmS

[Anna Nsubuga - UK Ambassador to UNESCO @UKAmbUNESCO]

So proud that the 🇬🇧 has been elected back to @UNESCO’s executive board with 150 votes

We are delighted to play a more proactive role, working in close partnership with others across UNESCO’s mandate

Our commitment to building peace in the minds of women & men is unwavering 🕊️

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Time to say goodbye to Riyadh 🇸🇦. What an amazing time we've had! The #WorldHeritageCommittee, At-Turaif/Diriyah #WorldHeritage site, and sooo much delicious food. Congratulations to the 42 new site inscriptions. 🇬🇧 is committed to helping balance the @UNESCO #WorldHeritageList

[Lazare Eloundou @elounasso]

This inscription of Nyungwe National Park makes it the first #WorldHeritage site for #Rwanda - a great step towards a more balanced @UNESCO World Heritage List!

Congratulations to Rwanda, #Africa & the entire world - this site is now part of the best of us & our shared humanity

[Rachel Heatherly Kent @RachelMHKent]

Nerding out big time at the #WorldHeritageCommittee in #Riyadh 🇸🇦. Important decisions being taken, including the Danger Listing of #WorldHeritage sites in Kyiv and Lviv. #UNESCO and 🇬🇧 stand with 🇺🇦. #45COM #WHC