🤝 By drawing on what the UK does best, we’re building strong global partnerships to tackle shared challenges.
🎯 The UK Soft Power Council is working to turn these connections into real benefits - like growth and security at home.
@DavidLammy and @lisanandy explain below ⬇️
Saddened to hear of the death of academic Joseph Nye. He coined the term soft power, championing it until his death. His legacy lives on, as we use soft power as a key component of our diplomatic efforts to meet some of the greatest global challenges of our time.
I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have been asked to become to United Kingdom’s Envoy on Freedom of Religion and Belief.
I look forward to taking forward the Government's commitment to supporting freedom of religion or belief for all.
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@js_cass Oh Josh, I’m so sorry to hear this. Praying that you, the boys and your whole family will be comforted as you grieve. Nat was such a lovely person. I was privileged to have known her.
It's the first week of Advent, the season of preparation for the Nativity of Christ at Christmas.
Yesterday the Prime Minister welcomed Christian leaders to Downing Street, thanking them for the compassion and service they bring to communities and congregations across the UK.
57 senior UN officials join forces in marking 22 August, the International day to commemorate the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief #Forb https://t.co/JWLZeWmNw9
On #HolocaustMemorialDay I’ve lit my candle to remember the 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazi regime and dedicate myself again to keep working for a world where we truly learn the lessons from this and other genocides.
🇬🇧🇦🇺 Good seeing my friend @MarisePayne. We discussed investing in honest and reliable infrastructure in the Indo Pacific, deepening security ties through AUKUS and boosting tech & economic cooperation.
Together we will defend and advance freedom in the region and across the 🌎
The UK is a fierce champion of freedom of religion or belief for all.
Today, we lit up FCDO buildings in the UK in red to stand in solidarity with Christians persecuted across the world.
#RedWednesday | @UK_FoRBEnvoy
Freedom of religion or belief is a universal human right.
Today, on #EasterSunday, we remember the millions of Christians around the world who are denied that freedom.
Retweet if you think everyone should be able to practise their religion or belief without fear of violence.
Eva Schloss survived Auschwitz after her family was captured by Nazis during WWII. Her father and brother did not survive the camp.
On #HolocaustMemorialDay we honour the millions who lost their lives and pay tribute to those who survive.
#HMD2021
Today marks an important day to commemorate those who suffered and lost their lives under Nazi persecution. We must remember the victims of hate and racism so that future generations learn to promote truth and tolerance.
#LightTheDarkness
Jane Haining sacrificed her life to save Jewish children from Nazi concentration camps. On #HolocaustMemorialDay we remember all the victims and survivors of genocide, and honour those who opposed it #HMD2021
Please join the nation now to #LightTheDarkness - light a candle and safely place it in your window to:
remember those who were murdered for who they were
stand against prejudice and hatred today
The UK stands in solidarity with those who suffer for their faith or belief, as we continue to strive for freedom of religion or belief for all. Today, we join churches & landmarks around the world, turning red in support of persecuted Christians around the world. #RedWednesday