In solidarity with my Nigerian inlaws, tonight I rewatched the short film Halima’s Vote. The important message ‘My vote is my power, it is not for sale’.
Watch the film from @Step_Up_Nigeria and @BasementNG here 👇🏽
https://t.co/V9Bku4ezyR
Several years ago, Desmond Tutu wrote a forward for our "80 Moments That Shaped the World" report that included the wisdom below. We hope he rests in peace. And thanks to Colm McGivern, the British Council's Director Poland, for remembering.
Delighted to have hosted @JamesDuddridge & @HelenGrantMP in Abuja.
Series of productive discussions including on prosperity, elections, human rights, security, and girls’ education.
Encouraged by commitment on both sides to deepen 🇬🇧🇳🇬 partnership in all these areas.
It was a privilege to meet such inspiring girls today in an Abuja secondary school, which is also backed by the #UKAid funded @ngBritish#ConnectingClassrooms
Through links with UK schools, over 1,700 teachers & 650 headteachers in Nigeria have received training & development
We are deeply saddened by today’s announcement of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with our Patron Her Majesty The Queen, our Vice Patron His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and all of the Royal Family.
@boystomenng presents A Man’s World in Monologues
"... men don't talk they say;... men don't cry they say;...men must provide they say;... I am a man, they say.'
Being male bestows privilege, but there is more ...
A Man's World in Monologues presents different faces of men
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.@HelenGrantMP at a round table discussion with @Afrinolly filmmakers from @ngBritish Nigeria Creative Enterprise programme (NICE).
The NICE programme connects individuals and institutions in the creative industries in #Lagos to share, learn, collaborate and develop skills.
I am deeply concerned by the violence in Nigeria, including widespread reports of civilian deaths. We call for an end to all violence. The Nigerian government must urgently investigate reports of brutality by its security forces and hold those responsible to account.
The 🇬🇧 gets the top spot for the first time in the #G20#SoftPower survey by @BritishCouncil. We’re proud that young people around the world think 🇬🇧 is the most attractive and trustworthy country in the G20. https://t.co/gtrL4cj2b0
Racism and prejudice are unacceptable. We support and stand with those who experience hatred and those who work to end it. We strive to bring communities together. We are listening to how we can do better. Together, we must fight these challenges for a more inclusive tomorrow.
Emeka’s money animation film premiere starts in few mins 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. Meet our panelist... you can watch the film at 8pm on Step up Tv YouTube channel. #EmekasMoneyFilm#WeCanDoBetter