Mike Battcock

Education, Gender and Equality Department, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. My own views. RTs not endorsements.

[Human Dignity Trust @HumanDignityT]

The High Court of Namibia held that criminalising gay men “poses a greater threat to the fabric of society as a whole than tolerance.”

Huge credit to Friedel, the legal team on the ground and the activist community in #Namibia who have supported him.

https://t.co/QwZKtxtQMj

[Human Dignity Trust @HumanDignityT]

To read the judgment of the High Court of Namibia's decision striking down laws that criminalised same-sex intimacy, visit https://t.co/d0gsGgeCBl

[EQUAL GROUND @_EQUALGROUND_]

One by one, countries are decriminalising LGBTIQ persons. The High Court in Namibia has overturned laws that criminalise homosexuality. The court ruling stated the colonial-era sodomy law is unconstitutional. So proud of you Friedel Dausab! Congrats! Big thanks @HumanDignityT

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

🚨BREAKING: The High Court of Namibia has declared the Sodomy Law unconstitutional

“This decision by the High Court of Namibia is a powerful stepping stone towards a more inclusive Namibia” said Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Regional Director of @UNAIDS_ESA🏳️‍🌈

🔗 https://t.co/5oo6mI5YZ7

[Kaleidoscope Trust @Kaleidoscope_T]

🌟🌈 Great news from #Namibia: the High Court has overturned the law which criminalised consensual sex between men.

Huge congrats to all the Namibian LGBTI+ rights campaigners who have fought for this day, especially the plaintiff in the court challenge, Friedel Dausab.

Last year we spoke to Friedel about the situation for LGBTI+ rights in #Namibia.

Thanks to his bravery in challenging the discriminatory anti-sodomy law, Namibia just took a big step forwards for equality! 🏳️‍🌈🌍 #FreeSafeEqual

[The Namibian @TheNamibian]

FREE AT LAST ... Gay rights activist Friedel Dausab has hailed a High Court ruling against Namibia's sodomy legislation as unconstitutional.

Video: Staff Reporter

[GiveOut @GiveOut_Org]

Today @AndrewmitchMP has announced that the UK Government will be providing £40 million in funding over the next five years.

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

Our new five-year £40 million LGBT+ Rights Programme will reduce violence and discrimination and improve access to services and legislative reform for LGBT+ people around the world, including support for the new #EqualSafeFree Fund in partnership with @Baring_Found 🌎🌍🌏

[Diana Dalton FCDO @DaltonMunt]

As we mark #TransDayofRemembrance , I am proud of the work of the @FCDOGovUK on gender and equalities.  

We recognise the importance of standing with our allies and friends to protect and promote trans rights globally.  

#EqualSafeFree @FCDOInclusive @FCDOGender

[Sir John Soane's Museum 🏛️🖼️ @SoaneMuseum]

Each day at dusk, as the last of the light fades from the London sky, Soane’s use of toplighting creates a quietly dramatic effect: highlighting details, recesses and hidden levels, giving his collection a depth and presence that, even in near-darkness, remains magical! 🌙✨

[FCDO Girls’ Education @FCDOEducation]

Last night we heard about the critical role women's rights organisations have played across the @FCDOGEC

WROs have been gamechangers in creating enabling environments for girls' education.

Find out how and read more 👇
https://t.co/iIQSbNXeas

#RightsFreedomPotential

[Lost Glasgow @LostGlasgow]

Shiver me timbers...

'Glasgow Docks in Winter' (1929), by city-born artist Robert Eadie (1877-1954).

[Mike Battcock @MikejBa]

Fantastic exhibition of the architectural wonders literally saved from skips and dumpsters @PullitzerArtMuseum. st Louis had one of the most amazing range of architecture. In the 70s and 80s these were pulled down to make parking lots and malls.

[Mike Battcock @MikejBa]

exhibition @StlouisLouisArtMuseum kicked off with Gordon Parks’ “Great day in hip hop” which was a homage to Art Kane’s remarkable “Great day in Harlem” which included Count Basie, Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Greer, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and Lester Young

[Mike Battcock @MikejBa]

The Culture: hip hop and contemporary artim the 21st Century

Fantastic exhibition at the St Louis Art Museum. There were works inspired by hip hop from St Louis to Mongolia. I liked these two. The first by Lauren Halsey using synthetic hair and the second by Derrick Adams.

[Mike Battcock @MikejBa]

Two Chinas

Always loved Zhu Wei's sculpture at St Louis Airport.

[Mike Battcock @MikejBa]

I always love places of worship and the Cathedral Basilica in St Louis is magnificent.

[Judith Herbertson @JSHerbertson]

16-year-old Layla took over my job last week to mark #IDG2023
We discussed education in emergencies, how crucial education is in addressing the climate crisis, and how every girl deserves access to a quality education.
Read more about her day here: https://t.co/0sFJ63X3YY

[Mike Battcock @MikejBa]

Captain Jack or Pugwash

On the way back into Trogir Harbour, I took the helm. I felt I looked like Captain Jack but I think I probably looked more like Captain Pugwash or even Master Bates.

[Mike Battcock @MikejBa]

Submarine tunnel - loved the old fortifications from the Venetians to the Cold War. The submarine tunnel was pure James Bond.