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Andrew Barnes πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ done

@SafirAustralia

Australia's Ambassador to Lebanon
سفير Ψ£Ψ³ΨͺΨ±Ψ§Ω„ΩŠΨ§ في Ω„Ψ¨Ω†Ψ§Ω†

For consular assistance please call (01) 960 600 (in Lebanon) or 1300 555 135 (in Australia).

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In case you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to check out my big screen debut: G’day, the short film! You might recognise a few familiar voices ( as 🦘and Will Arnett as πŸ¦„) Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=P3PdfW… - Ruby 🦘

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On International Day of , πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί in πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ renews its commitment to women’s empowerment. We are proud to support LebRelief in providing equal agricultural opportunities to ♀whose invaluable contributions ensure a more sustainable future for all! Beth Delaney

On International Day of #RuralWomen, πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί in πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ renews its commitment to women’s empowerment. We are proud to support @leb_relief in providing equal agricultural opportunities to ♀whose invaluable contributions ensure a more sustainable future for all! @AusHumanitarian
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Welcome the agreement announced by the Governments of Lebanon and Israel to establish a maritime boundary. This is a significant achievement and implementation will contribute to economic prosperity and stability.

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Yesterday Haifa took over from me as πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Ambassador for Plan International’s campaign. She had great meetings with fiftyfiftylb, Tracy Chamoun and Najat Aoun Saliba to discuss women’s representation in πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ politics. Look out for more!

Yesterday Haifa took over from me as πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Ambassador for @PlanGlobal’s #GirlsTakeover campaign. She had great meetings with @fiftyfiftylb, @Tracy_D_Chamoun and @najat_saliba to discuss women’s representation in πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ politics. Look out for more! #EqualPowerNow #GirlsGetEqual #IDG2022
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An amazing story of a great Australian-Lebanese man, Michael Cheika, and his role as Head Coach of the Lebanese Cedars Lebanon Rugby League as they prepare for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 from 15 Oct – 19 Nov 2022. NRL Gallagher Australian Kangaroos πŸ‡±πŸ‡§πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

abc.net.au/news/2022-10-1…

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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί in πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ has been partnering w/ organisations to provide services that empower girls. All girls should have access to education, health & protection. Society is more vibrant when girls have equal opportunity to participate and a bright future! πŸ‘§

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Abolition of the death penalty is a priority for Australia’s human rights engagement. In 2022 we are co-leading a resolution calling for a global moratorium at the UN General Assembly. We all want to live in a world with . Find out more: dfat.gov.au/international-…

Abolition of the death penalty is a priority for Australia’s human rights engagement. In 2022 we are co-leading a resolution calling for a global moratorium at the UN General Assembly. We all want to live in a world with #NoDeathPenalty. Find out more: dfat.gov.au/international-…
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The 27 killed and 19 injured in this attack were reportedly mostly young women. High schoolers taking a university entrance exam. My heart goes out to the women of Afghanistan πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”

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I was pleased to provide the closing remarks at the side event on the yesterday. Two years on, the victims and their families are still seeking . My thanks to Human Rights Watch and LAW for organising the event. UN Human Rights Council

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The FCDO will be much poorer without you, Iain. It was great working with you in Accra. You were the best! All the best for your new position.

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Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί is helping WFP Lebanon to provide food assistance πŸ₯˜ to Lebanese people struggling amid the economic crisis. Government reforms, as recommended by the , are urgently needed to stabilise Lebanon’s economy and stop more people falling into poverty. Beth Delaney

Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί is helping @WFPLebanon to provide food assistance πŸ₯˜ to Lebanese people struggling amid the economic crisis. Government reforms, as recommended by the #IMF, are urgently needed to stabilise Lebanon’s economy and stop more people falling into poverty. @AusHumanitarian
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I recently visited a community development centre in Minieh where UNHCR Lebanon provides support to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese. I met an impressive team of volunteers, who gave voice to the concerns of their communities amid Lebanon’s deepening economic crisis. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡±πŸ‡§

I recently visited a community development centre in Minieh where @UNHCRLebanon provides support to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese. I met an impressive team of volunteers, who gave voice to the concerns of their communities amid Lebanon’s deepening economic crisis. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡±πŸ‡§
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This week I visited Karantina hospital, where πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί partnered with UNICEF Lebanon to rebuild vaccine cold storage facilities. <1km from the site of the deadly , the once-destroyed warehouse now holds vaccines πŸ’‰ for use throughout πŸ‡±πŸ‡§, including for . Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon

This week I visited Karantina hospital, where πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί partnered with @UNICEFLebanon to rebuild vaccine cold storage facilities. <1km from the site of the deadly #BeirutBlast, the once-destroyed warehouse now holds vaccines πŸ’‰ for use throughout πŸ‡±πŸ‡§, including for #COVID19. @mophleb
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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί proudly supports the Elsie Initiative Fund, to create an enabling and inclusive environment for women peacekeepers. Our πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί team attended the opening ceremony of UNIFIL accommodation for women peacekeepers from the Ghanaian battalion and met the proud members of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί proudly supports the Elsie Initiative Fund, to create an enabling and inclusive environment for women peacekeepers. Our πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί team attended the opening ceremony of @UNIFIL_ accommodation for women peacekeepers from the Ghanaian battalion and met the proud members of #GHANBATT πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­
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Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Governor-General David Hurley and a group of everyday Australians join other world leaders and representatives to honor the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second in a state funeral service at Westminster Abbey.

Today, Prime Minister @AlboMP, Governor-General David Hurley and a group of everyday Australians join other world leaders and representatives to honor the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second in a state funeral service at Westminster Abbey.
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Today I visited refugee families in Zouq Bhannine with UNHCR Lebanon to hear their stories. Syrians and Lebanese alike want their children to grow up with dignity, safety and opportunity. UNHCR has a vital role protecting and supporting vulnerable people in Lebanon. Australia for UNHCR

Today I visited refugee families in Zouq Bhannine with @UNHCRLebanon to hear their stories. Syrians and Lebanese alike want their children to grow up with dignity, safety and opportunity. UNHCR has a vital role protecting and supporting vulnerable people in Lebanon. @UNrefugees
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