Helping to bridge the gap between the work of the Ombudsman, the institutions and the people in Macedonia is at the centre of the new programme we launched today in Skopje. In the next year and a half we will provide support to media to produce human interest stories about […]
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Giving voice to the vulnerable groups in the society will be the driving force of the programme we launched today. The Helsinki Committee of Human Rights in Macedonia will be running it until end of March 2018 with the support of the British Embassy. Speaking at the event our ambassador […]
World location news article: Extending space for everyone in Macedonia
The Ministry of Defence of Montenegro and our Embassy’s Defence Section, jointly organised a second regional PR conference on “Terrorism and Media”. “Very dynamic changes in the methodology of terrorist actions have made it necessary to find appropriate responses for national security forces in the fight against terrorism,” Colonel Mehmedin […]
World location news article: “Terrorism and Media” conference in Montenegro
British Embassy in Macedonia hosted The Queen’s 90th Birthday Party on 16 June in Skopje. Guests were welcomed by Her Majesty’s Ambassador Charles Garrett and Mrs Veronique Garrett, Deputy Head of Mission Paul Edwards and Mrs Jane Edwards, Defence Attaché Lt Col Richard Parry and Mrs Fatime Parry. Guests at […]
World location news article: Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrated in Macedonia
Increased engagement of women in decision-making processes in line with the UN Women Peace and Security Agenda in Macedonia was the central topic of the debate hosted in Skopje as part of our programme support to reaffirm the important role of women and their full inclusion in efforts to maintain […]
World location news article: UK Support to Women Peace and ...
We invite civil society organisations to express interest in implementation of a project to provide monitoring and publicise the work of state oversight and regulatory bodies. Through enhanced public scrutiny it would contribute to improvement of the performance, effectiveness, transparency and accountability of these institutions. Civil society organisations with at […]
World location news article: Invitation for projects on effective regulation ...
We invite civil society organisations to express interest in implementation of project which would design and manage a re-granting scheme aimed at increasing public knowledge and scrutiny over performance of public institutions and implementation of civic actions addressing or promoting community values related to Rule of Law, Good Governance and […]
World location news article: Expression of interest for project implementation ...
Following reports that President Ivanov has pardoned individuals currently being investigated over abuse of power allegations, Minister for Europe the Rt Hon David Lidington MP said: The President’s decision on 12 April, to pardon those individuals currently being investigated over allegations of abuse, is a matter of considerable concern. This […]
Press release: Minister for Europe statement on recent developments in ...
Women’s participation in the labour market in certain areas in Macedonia remains a challenge. Recognising the need for helping municipalities develop more tailored policies aimed at increased participation of women in the labour market British Embassy provided support to Women’s Civic Initiative Antiko to work with Kicevo and Bitola municipalities […]
World location news article: Helping more women join the labour ...
Over seventy women politicians, representatives from political parties in Macedonia attended training in March where they had the opportunity to learn and practice campaigning skills. Participants worked on communication, messaging and working with media, to help them increase understanding and confidence in communicating with the electorate. During the training potential […]