
Evelyn Ashton-Griffiths
@eashgriffiths
UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies in Rome @UKUN_Rome
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https://www.gov.uk/government/people/evelyn-ashton-griffiths 27-10-2020 17:12:32
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.Keep IT Cool wins The Earthshot Prize to Build a Waste-Free World. Its smart solution to reduce food waste and improve distribution for smallhold farmers and fishers is improving lives every day, and we can't wait to see them reach millions more! #EarthshotCapeTown


Today, I joined 🇬🇧 Ambassador Evelyn Ashton-Griffiths to officially launch the cross-Rome Group of Friends of Nutrition, bringing together Food and Agriculture Organization, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and World Food Programme and other United Nations agencies to tackle malnutrition with a united, strategic approach. Pleased to see 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇸 as incoming co-chairs





16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls begins now. But what actually works? Our What Works II partners in Southern Africa tell us about their pioneering approaches. #16Days



New UK investment will help tackle the root causes of poverty, climate change and growth crises. The UK’s pledge to the World Bank’s International Development Association will provide growth and stability around the world in our shared interest.

Together 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪 have written to the Israeli government to urge action on the unacceptable humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israel must implement United Nations's winter plan now: send equipment to guard against cold & flooding, give access to fuel, repair vital infrastructure, and get aid

The situation in Gaza is intolerable. With winter setting in, it’s vital that more aid gets in. At the Gaza Humanitarian Conference I announced more support for UNRWA World Food Programme and UN Humanitarian. We urgently need a ceasefire, the release of all hostages and an end to the suffering.

#HappeningNow International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Ensuring nobody is left behind in agrifood systems Ambassador Ashton-Griffith of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 speaking at the #CL176 event. The 🇬🇧 supports working to embed disability inclusion across activities Food and Agriculture Organization




“By cooking this recipe today, and encouraging you to cook it too, I want to keep the Ukrainian spirit alive.” Ukrainian chef, Olia Hercules 🇺🇦🇬🇧, talks about Christmas in Ukraine and the value of grain exports. Watch the full recipe on FCDO YouTube⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=Dln5xV…


🧵 Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a speech this week on the future of the UK's foreign policy. The FCDO will focus on two domestic priorities that cannot be solved without action abroad: ➡️ tackling irregular migration ➡️ boosting investment and growth



Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited the Chad-Sudan border yesterday to bear witness to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Famine in Sudan is spreading rapidly – and yet warring parties continue to block access to critical food aid.

