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Matthew Rycroft

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3 months

On behalf of everyone at @ukhomeoffice , a warm welcome to @YvetteCooperMP as our new Home Secretary. We look forward to working in partnership with her on the Government’s priorities.

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Matthew Rycroft

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2 years

Welcome back @SuellaBraverman to @UKHomeOffice . We look forward to working with you on the Government’s priorities. Thank you to @grantshapps and all the very best at @beisgovuk

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

When we sit around the #UNSC & warn that inaction will mean more people are going to die. More schools bombed. More children scarred. This is what we mean. We must see an end to the bombardment & siege of #EasternGhouta . #SolidarityWithKarim

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Matthew Rycroft

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4 years

A huge thank you to the @ukhomeoffice staff who helped launch the #HongKong British National (Overseas) visa yesterday. We have a historic responsibility to the people of Hong Kong + this #BNO visa gives them the choice to live, work + study here. More:

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Matthew Rycroft

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4 years

The #HongKong British National (Overseas) visa will open on Sunday. It reflects the UK’s historic + moral commitment to the people of Hong Kong who have had their rights + freedoms restricted. Thank you to @ukhomeoffice staff who are working so hard on it. #BNO 🇭🇰🇬🇧

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Delighted to be asked to become Permanent Secretary @UKHomeOffice , starting on Monday. But sad to be leaving @DFID_UK

Matthew Rycroft CBE appointed Permanent Secretary at the Home Office

Matthew Rycroft CBE has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Home Office.

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

A day of endings and beginnings. A huge thank you to @RoryStewartUK for his inspiring leadership @DFID_UK on climate + environment, #GlobalGoals , #Ebola + much more. #UKaid

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

Absolutely devastated to hear that my friend & colleague Vitaly Churkin has died. A diplomatic giant & wonderful character. RIP

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Matthew Rycroft

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9 years

At world's first #YogaDay at #UN .Hope individual spiritual & physical benefits also improve prospects for world peace http://t.co/vv0v2y1Nyw

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Matthew Rycroft

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6 years

A full week of #Zimbabwe meetings. An historic opportunity ahead. Political and economic reforms are crucial. If implemented, UK ready to stand shoulder to shoulder. #WBGMeetings #Bali

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

Honoured to be appointed Permanent Secretary at @DFID_UK starting in 2018. Until then fully focused on leading @UKUN_NewYork for #GlobalBritain .

Appointment of Matthew Rycroft as Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Develop...

Matthew Rycroft, currently UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as DFID Permanent Secretary with effect from January 2018.

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7 years

Honoured to meet @AlabedBana at @sams_usa event tonight. Her bravery is an inspiration to me & so many in #Syria & beyond.

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

Happy #Diwali from the @UN building in #NYC !

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6 years

Encouraging meeting on #Zimbabwe this morning at #WBGMeetings . A long road ahead on political and economic reforms. The UK, and others, stand ready to support reform efforts. #Bali

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Matthew Rycroft

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11 months

On behalf of everyone at @UKHomeOffice , a warm welcome to @JamesCleverly as our new Home Secretary. We look forward to working in partnership with him on the Government’s priorities.

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Delighted to start work today as the @ukhomeoffice Permanent Secretary. Our vital mission is to help keep our citizens safe + our borders secure. Like many colleagues, + others round UK + world, I am working from home

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

Excited to have started my new job today. Now preparing to meet all my new colleagues @DFID_UK #1 in new series of #50WaysToSayHello

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

FS Boris Johnson is on hand for an important meeting on #NorthKorea today @UN . Glad to host him & @nikkihaley to discuss #DPRK .

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

My final goodbye is to all my colleagues @UKUN_NewYork , who work as one team in support of #GlobalBritain , making a difference @UN every day. Thank you and goodbye! #50WaysToSayGoodbye - #1 : One Team.

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

We need to decide how to stop this. Now. #Syria 's @UN ambassador is not interested in that decision. That's why I just walked out of #UNSC .

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

Constitution is clear: Pres #Kabila 's term ends on 19Dec. 2 term limit can't be changed, certainly not just to suit 1 man's agenda #DRC #RDC

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Matthew Rycroft

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2 years

A great pleasure this morning to welcome @TomTugendhat as the new Minister for Security, attending Cabinet. I look forward to working together here @UKHomeOffice on top priorities including state threats, terrorism and online crime.

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Held my final virtual all staff meeting @DFID_UK before my last day tomorrow. Incredibly proud of the brilliant staff who work tirelessly every day to end poverty. International Development is one of the great successes of our generation. The world needs #UKaid more than ever.

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

Day 31 of #UKPres . Looking forward to passing gavel to @nikkihaley & to working together during @USUN Presidency in April.

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8 years

Russia increasingly isolated. No surprise. They destroy hospitals, schools, innocent lives in #Aleppo . Destroy #Syria -ns hope in #UNSC #veto

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

First big #UNGA event is UN reform w @realDonaldTrump @antonioguterres @nikkihaley . @BorisJohnson represents 🇬🇧

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

Welcome to UN Security Council: Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮, Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶, Kuwait 🇰🇼, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Peru 🇵🇪, Poland 🇵🇱. Goodbye and thanks to Egypt 🇪🇬, Italy 🇮🇹, Japan 🇯🇵, Senegal 🇸🇳, Ukraine 🇺🇦, Uruguay 🇺🇾 Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 takes on Presidency for month

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

Images coming out of #Idlib are among worst seen in 6+ years of #Syria conflict. How many more children have to be poisoned? #Russia #Assad

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Signing off from @DFID_UK today before my first day @ukhomeoffice on Monday. Thank you to the brilliant, dedicated staff who have made the last 2+ years so enjoyable. I have been very proud to be your Permanent Secretary. #UKaid

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8 years

UN Envoy says chemical attack in #Idlib came from the air. That rules out opposition & Daesh who don't have planes. #Assad #Russia

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

Many congrats to my newly announced successor, @KarenPierce22 . She makes history even before arriving early next year, becoming first woman appointed 🇬🇧 Ambassador and Perm Rep to @UN .

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5 years

ICYMI: CEO of @TheHALOTrust James Cowan thanks Prince Harry for his support to fight the scourge of landmines in #Angola . #UKaid is matching your donations pound for pound until December 22, helping to save even more lives. Read more @itvnews 👇

Praise for Prince Harry from Scottish landmine clearance charity | ITV News

Prince Harry visited Angola last month, on behalf of the Halo Trust, 22 years after his mother, Princess Diana, went to the same spot. | ITV News Border

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Matthew Rycroft

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2 years

On behalf of everyone at @UKHomeOffice it is a pleasure to welcome @SuellaBraverman today as the new Home Secretary. We look forward to working in partnership to deliver your priorities. 1/2

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Matthew Rycroft

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3 years

Today we proudly raised the flag of Ukraine at @ukhomeoffice headquarters. We stand with the people of Ukraine, and against Russia’s unprovoked aggression. #StandWithUkraine 🇬🇧 🇺🇦

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

US veto in #UNSC is first for nearly 7 years. UK disagrees with US on #Jerusalem . We call on @POTUS Administration to put forward concrete proposals that will take fwd the Middle East Peace Process.

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

Delighted to discuss priorities with my new colleagues @DFID_UK I believe in aid. I believe in development. #aidworks

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

Just heard Russia say they're constantly "looking for ways for improving the situation in #Aleppo ." Here's one: end the war crimes.

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Matthew Rycroft

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2 years

Fantastic to meet NZ PM @jacindaardern last night & celebrate the expanded UK-NZ youth mobility & working holiday schemes

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

Diplomacy can end crisis when #DPRK changes reckless course. Max pressure needed & @USUN draft resolution would deliver that. #NorthKorea

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Matthew Rycroft

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6 years

Thank you to @AlistairBurtUK for his service as @DFID_UK Minister, particularly his leadership + expertise on Middle East + many other issues.

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Matthew Rycroft

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7 years

Russia's #veto today a shameful choice to protect toxic Asad regime. We will redouble efforts to seek justice for #KhanSheikhoun victims.

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7 years

UK requests #UNSC meeting on situation in Burma tomorrow. Need to address long-term issues in #Rakhine , urge restraint by all parties.

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5 years

If every girl went to secondary school: 🔹infant mortality would be cut in half 🔹12 million children would escape stunted growth 🔹annual GDP growth would be 1.5 per cent higher 🔹the prevalence of child marriage would fall by 2/3 #LeaveNoGirlBehind

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8 years

Reminder: any chemical attack is a war crime. Tomorrow morning at 10am #UNSC meets on latest horrors coming out of #Idlib . #Syria

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8 years

For every barrel bomb dropped For every chemical weapon deployed For every bullet fired on innocents There will be accountability. #Aleppo

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7 years

Saying goodbye to a giant of the @UN - Tony Lake has been a superb head of @UNICEF helping the world’s most disadvantaged children. UK is proud to be a leading partner

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

I’m celebrating two years at the fantastic @DFID_UK today! Thanks to all the brilliant staff who make this a wonderful place to work. I’ve put together some of my highlights from the past year.

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8 years

I just walked out of #UNSC as #Syria -n regime is living in even more of a fantasy world than Russia is.

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Matthew Rycroft

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6 years

RIP Paddy Ashdown. Can't believe he has died - he was way too energetic + brilliant for that. I learned so much from him in #Bosnia (including how to ski, though I could never do that as fearlessly as Paddy did). All best wishes to Jane

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

Today @Number10gov is discussing #UNSC seat for @IndiaUNNewYork w/ @narendramodi . Just reaffirmed UK support for India's permanent seat @UN .

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Matthew Rycroft

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6 years

100 years since some women were given the right to vote, Millicent Fawcett becomes first woman with a statue in Parliament Square in #London , just down road from @DFID_UK . Here’s to recognising courageous women in UK & around world for all that they do.

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Education has the power to: 🔹Empower 🔹Prevent child marriage + early pregnancy 🔹Improve health outcomes 🔹Increase stability 🔹Reduce vulnerability to climate change 🔹Strengthen economies @DFID_UK is helping millions of girls access an education to #LeaveNoGirlBehind

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

I am visiting #Rwanda . The pre-election period means what I can share on Twitter is limited but I was extremely moved by the memorial to all the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda #kwibuka25

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Today I met James Cowan, CEO of @TheHALOTrust , a #mineclearance NGO. You will have seen them in the media if you followed Prince Harry’s trip to Africa. From #Angola 🇦🇴 to #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 @DFID_UK works with charities like The HALO Trust to make the world safer with #UKaid .

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Matthew Rycroft

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9 years

@NicolaSturgeon welcome to #newyork , First Minister of #Scotland , promoting Scottish economy, trade, education, culture @DannyLopez_UK

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5 years

One of my highlights from last week was seeing HRH Duke of Sussex walking across a minefield in #Angola wearing a @TheHALOTrust shirt with a #UKaid logo on his sleeve. Really proud of our strong + lasting partnership with @TheHALOTrust that is saving lives. #LandmineFree2025

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As The Duke of Sussex visits Angola to retrace Princess Diana’s steps, we’re working with Angola’s government, @TheHaloTrust , @MAGsaveslives , @NPAdisarm and @theGICHD to help the country be landmine free by 2025.

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Matthew Rycroft

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3 years

I am desperately sad that James Brokenshire has passed away. He was both much liked and much respected as a Minister. On behalf of everyone @ukhomeoffice , we send our deepest condolences to his wife Cathy and three children at this very difficult time.

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Great to see @NadiaMuradBasee again today + discuss #UK ’s ongoing support for #Iraq 's most vulnerable, including the #Yazidi people.

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5 years

“DFID is a British success story of impact and influence” writes @DMiliband in @TheTimes today He’s right. Our commitment to spending 0.7% of GNI on #UKaid is saving lives + puts @DFID_UK at the heart of #GlobalBritain 🇬🇧🌍 Read more👇 @AlokSharma_RDG

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Matthew Rycroft

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8 years

With France, I call for urgent UNSC #Aleppo session & rapid vote on res calling for 10 day ceasefire to #LetAidIn :

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8 years

Russia has given #Assad everything he could have dreamed of. In return he committed more war crimes. Fully support #SyriaStrikes .

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Delighted to introduce @DFID_UK ’s new Secretary of State @RoryStewartUK to staff in London, Scotland + around the 🌍today. I look forward to working closely with him to shape our work for the future.

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Matthew Rycroft

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6 years

Did you know that 1-in-4 heads of state were educated in 🇬🇧? Our 🇬🇧universities are recognised around the 🌍+ @DFID_UK is committed to deepening this collaboration. We are building #GreatPartnerships with international higher education institutions to achieve the #GlobalGoals .

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Matthew Rycroft

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2 years

On behalf of everyone at @ukhomeoffice a warm welcome to @grantshapps as our new Home Secretary. We look forward to working with him on the Government's priorities.

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6 years

Did you know rats have an amazing sense of smell? Rats in #Tanzania are trained to use that to detect tuberculosis. #UKaid is funding @HeroRATs . Detection of tuberculosis is up by 40% #AidWorks

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8 years

UK called emergency #UNSC session on #Aleppo w/ US & France today. #Russia must explain their role in horrific ongoing violence.

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8 years

122 voices in @UN speak clearly in #Syria vote: - stop bombing - protect civilians - Let aid in Resolution must now be implemented.

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Matthew Rycroft

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4 years

I am so delighted to have been appointed Civil Service Race Champion. As today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth I look forward to working with the other Diversity & Inclusion champions & all other colleagues to help make the @ukcivilservice as inclusive as possible.

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7 years

Top level meeting at #UNGA on how to step up to tackle modern slavery. @Number10gov hosts, with @antonioguterres & world leaders

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Matthew Rycroft

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5 years

Merry Christmas to all the brilliant staff @DFID_UK , our partners + aid workers around the world working hard this festive season. Watch the video message I made for staff here 👇 🎄 You can even sing along 🎵

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7 years

Dame Margaret Anstee was the first female @UN Under-Secretary-General. Proud @foreignoffice has named a room in tribute to her.

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7 years

Happy Thanksgiving from UN Ambassadors jogging in Central Park!

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5 years

If you enjoyed following the Royal visit to #Pakistan 🇵🇰 last week, have a watch of this video 👇 The Cambridges saw the work of @DFID_UK + #UKaid in action, helping millions of boys + girls get a quality education #RoyalVisitPakistan @KensingtonRoyal @UKinPakistan

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6 years

🎉 It’s exactly one year since I started at @DFID_UK . What a year it’s been! 🎉 I’ve learnt so much from so many brilliant people – a huge thank you to you all. #UKaid ’s achievements + ambition are truly inspiring – here are 4 highlights

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7 years

. @TIME calls him 1 of most influential of 2017. The 90,922 ppl saved by #WhiteHelmets would likely agree: #TIME100

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8 years

Deeply disappointed #UNSC failed to impose arms embargo on #SouthSudan today. Fewer weapons would save lives. We will redouble our efforts.

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5 years

Great to attend the opening of @LSEplc with @akin_adesina , President of the African Development Bank following the successful UK-Africa Investment Summit on Monday. #InvestInAfrica

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6 years

It’s not every day UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett visits @DFID_UK . A pleasure to discuss our ongoing support for @refugees around the world. #AidWorks #WithRefugees

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7 years

Another tragedy. Another moment of silence. The UK🇬🇧 & Egypt🇪🇬 stand together. My thoughts are with families of those lost & ppl of #Egypt .

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7 years

Happy to be among 1st to sign @USUN #UNreform Political Declaration. @UN is vital for so many around world. Must be effective & efficient.

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5 years

We’re busy @DFID_UK this week. Some highlights: - Our ministerial team are out + about so watch out for updates - I'm heading to #rhschelsea to see @Camfed ’s #SeeGrowth garden, showcasing #UKaid -backed climate-resilient crops - Delighted to have been named an #AgentofChange

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Matthew Rycroft

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6 years

With @PennyMordaunt celebrating diamond jubilee of the Aga Khan. Partnership between @DFID_UK + @akdn goes from strength to strength #Aidworks

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8 years

#ParisAgreement was a truly historic win in fight against #ClimateChange . Proud to make it official: Britain has joined that agreement.

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9 years

It's #70years since #Churchill coined the phrase #specialrelationship . Still going strong @UN with @AmbassadorPower

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2 years

Incredibly proud of @ukhomeoffice + wider security + policing contribution to the delivery of events to honour the Queen across the 🇬🇧, culminating in yesterday’s State Funeral. A phenomenal @UKCivilService effort that was a fitting tribute to a much-loved Sovereign.

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7 years

13,000,000 in need. 1,500,000 under siege-like conditions. 1/2 of all Syrians dead or displaced. Time for a political transition. #Syria

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6 years

I was involved in filming of @BBCTwo series about @ForeignOffice in my last job. Watch at 9pm tonight to see UK role at UN, & how we exert positive influence in world - @DFID_UK is central to that too #InsideTheForeignOffice

BBC Two - Inside the Foreign Office, UK Ambassador to the UN Matthew...

UK Ambassador to the UN Matthew Rycroft on the phone to the Burmese Ambassador

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5 years

Our new ministerial team is in place @DFID_UK Joined by our brilliant staff in London, East Kilbride and overseas, we discussed the importance of international development + the great work of #UKaid around the world.

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5 years

Did you know, if all girls went to school for 12 years, low + middle income countries could add £75 billion per year to their economies? @DFID_UK is helping millions of girls around the world access 12 years of quality education to #LeaveNoGirlBehind

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Matthew Rycroft

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6 years

Listened to @BBCR4Today . #UKaid is a fundamental source of British influence + #softpower . Thanks to @DFID_UK , the UK is a development superpower. #UKaid helps both to reduce poverty + to secure our international standing as a country.

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UK is a force for tremendous good in the world through all we do on international development. @UN is at heart of rules-based international system. Delighted to be at #UNGA w @PennyMordaunt . #UKaid #GlobalGoals

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3 years

Our brave @ukhomeoffice Border Force officers are doing vital work in Kabul to get British nationals, Afghan staff and their families safely out of the country as quickly as possible - thank you.

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3 years

Thank you to our fantastic Border Force staff who are supporting the people of Afghanistan. Colleagues from across government are doing everything they can to get people to safety.

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I pass this virtually every day as I walk into the @UN . It was crafted by Carl Fredrik Reuterswäld in honor of his friend, the one & only @johnlennon . It reminds me of what we can all do at the United Nations. #50WaysToSayGoodBye : #36 - Knotted gun.

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Globally 131 million girls do not go to school. Teenage girls + young women are 3 times more likely than young men to be out of school or work. This has to change. I am proud to champion new #UKaid at #UNGA that will help get over 6 million girls into school.

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7 years

DFID’s #GenderPayGap is 8.5%. No gap is acceptable. I am determined to close the gap and make @DFID_UK the most inclusive organisation it can be – valuing and recognising the contribution of all our staff

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8 years

#Russia is down to 1 ally in #UNSC & that's Venezuela. Significant that China split from Russia. & that Egypt voted for text Russia vetoed

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7 years

Stood side by side with 4 European allies to make it clear: #Jerusalem is for final status agreement. We appeal to all to maintain calm & refrain from violence.

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7 years

Down to the permanent 5 Perm Rep runners this morning. None of us used our veto

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Somalia 🇸🇴 has made great progress in implementing economic reforms + I am delighted to be championing Somalia’s journey to debt relief at #WBGmeetings . This will unlock vital finance that will help rebuild the state + deliver public services for all Somalis.

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6 years

Mount Kilimanjaro emerges from clouds on flight this morning in #Tanzania .

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