House of Lords - Fmr UK Foreign Affairs Minister (MENA, UN, Asia) (2017-24)-PM's Special Envoy for Preventing Sexual Violence 2017- Aviation Minister (2015-17)
Thoughtful valuable and practical insights from HE Lana Nussibeh
@mofauae
🇦🇪 calling for a temporary international mission in Gaza - The Gaza war must end now & collectively we must provide a horizon of hope and peace for Palestine and Israel - via
@ft
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After the abhorrent & shocking knife attacks in Southport which took the lives of 3 innocent young children- we saw the disgusting riots which targeted local businesses and communities including the mosque. Yet acts of ordinary people shows how unity & hope prevails over hate.
Spare a thought for Tony Hill who has been working at break neck speed in blazing hot sun to rebuild the Southport mosque wall before the far right can return.
He said: “And if we have to build it again afterwards we will do just that.”
WCK has been forced to pause operations at our Khan Younis Field Kitchen as fighting intensifies in the region. Our Palestinian-led team in areas where we can keep cooking is working tirelessly to overcome mounting challenges and provide as many meals as possible to families in
Real pleasure to join my dear friend Ambassador
@AmbHHajoui
of Morocco and guests at the celebrations to mark 25th Anniversary of HM King Muhammad VI Accession to the throne. I’ve been honoured to play my part in strengthening the ties between our two Kingdoms.
Update from Gaza 🎥 WCK’s Shadi is in our Deir al-Balah kitchen where our team is excited to cook okra stew, a regional favorite. We will prepare tens of thousands of meals today from this and our Mawasi Field Kitchens. However, we have been forced to pause work at our Khan
This brutal killing is the latest example of the persecution and targeting of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan. The authorities must protect all citizens & allow them to live and prosper in line with the vision of the founder of Pakistan 🇵🇰 of freedom of faith for all
⚠️ INCIDENT REPORT
Ahmadi Dentist Brutally Shot Dead In A Cold-Blooded Murder In Lala Musa, Gujrat As The Spate Of Attacks Continue On Ahmadis In Pakistan
Powerful words from
@aliciakearns
which resonate with many hard working parents who have worked hard , saved , sacrificed & prioritised budgets for their children’s education and now are targeted by an instant 20% tax hike on families by Labour. Raise standards NOT taxes.
Labour’s plans to charge VAT on independent school fees would have a devastating impact on our local economy and families.
📚 Over 2,000 people are employed by our 10 independent schools in Rutland and Stamford.
📚1 in 8 Rutland children go to an independent school.
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Investing in sustainable development in complex settings, ensuring we leave no one behind.
The
@UN
is committed to supporting Burkina Faso in keeping the promise of the
#SDGs
.
Aid operations in Gaza continue to be disrupted by:
▶️ Unending hostilities
▶️ Damaged roads
▶️ Restricted access
▶️ Almost non-existent public order & safety
@UNOCHA
& partners need urgent access to people in need & greater funding to scale up relief efforts.
Learn more ⤵️
Delighted the
#EPC2024
is taking place - a lot of hard work over the last few months to set this up at stunning location that is Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill -Important to further strengthen our relations with our European partners and friends.
Today’s King’s Speech will remind the world how our political system is antiquated - and incredibly effective.
Clear election results. And a tradition of personal civility between rivals that marks quite a contrast with other systems.
To end war & conflict in the Middle East -30 years on, the words of Yitzak Rabin hold true “There is only one radical means of sanctifying human lives. Not armored plating, or tanks,or planes,or concrete fortifications. The ONE radical solution is PEACE ” Nobel Prize lecture 1994
Now is the time to bring an end to the terrible war in Gaza, starting with an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
It is high time for the parties to show the political courage and political will to finally reach a deal.
A decision I strongly backed in Govt & will continue to make the case that
#UNRWA
is the backbone to the aid operation in Gaza & a lifeline for Palestinians across the Occupied Territories as well as in neighbouring countries. The UK 🇬🇧 must restart
@UNRWA
funding without delay.
The UK joined 110+ Member States including the US, Germany, Jordan, Kuwait and Slovenia to make clear our commitment to
@UNRWA
and its life-saving work supporting generations of Palestinian refugees.
@UNRWA
is irreplaceable and indispensable to the aid response in Gaza.
We've seen MPs swearing allegiance to the King using Cornish and Doric; holy books from the Koran to Gaelic and Hebrew Bible.
This is quiet. Unfussy. But that's why the UK can claim to be the most successful multi-faith democracy in the world.
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A passionate belief of mine as proud Brit has always been, that our incredible United Kingdom is defined by the strength of our rich diversity - the NHS is a shining example.
As wars rage around the world including in Europe once again -today is the 29th anniversary of the genocide of 8000+ Bosnian Muslims in Srebrenica -I recall visiting
#Bosnia
and meeting the inspiring
#MothersOfSrebrenica
- a poignant reminder that we cannot allow hate to prevail
Today is
#Srebrenica
Memorial Day which marks the 29th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide in which over 8,000 Muslim men and boys were murdered in the space of just a few days and dumped in mass graves. To this day, a significant number of the victims' remains are still missing.
Appalled byIsrael’s shocking attack in Gaza on the
#Abassan
School - horrific scenes as dozens are killed hundreds injured . This needs to end now with an immediate ceasefire and an end to this human suffering.