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British High Commissioner to Botswana and UK Special Representative to SADC

Gaborone, Botswana
Joined August 2024
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@GilesEnticknap
Giles Enticknap
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Violence against women and girls is a global emergency - but change is possible. The UK is working with communities to prevent violence before it happens. Our What Works programme has cut rates by 50% in communities. Together, we can #EndVAWG. #NoExcuses #GoFarGoTogether
@UKinBotswana
UK in Botswana ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ
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Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls and the start of #16Days of Activism. The UK is stepping up - supporting survivors, improving data, boosting policing & working with communities to prevent violence. Together, we can #EndVAWG.
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@UKinBotswana
UK in Botswana ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ
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Breaking Barriers, Making History! ๐ŸŽ‰ Huge congratulations to Chevening Alum @MadibanaKagiso for winning the International Dr. ARK Pillai Memorial Award! ๐ŸŒ Her work in social justice & education shows the power of #Chevening to create global changemakers. @IDF_INDIA
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@UKinBotswana
UK in Botswana ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ
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The UK has pledged $1.08 billion USD to the #GlobalFundโ€™s 8th Replenishment, which will help ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผโ€™s health sector in replenishing key medicines that are in shortage, powering the fight against HIV, TB & malaria and reinforcing ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผโ€™s health systems. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผPartnership that delivers.
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Giles Enticknap
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On #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay, we celebrate women powering Africaโ€™s growth! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒ Through UK programmes like #SheTrades & #WOW, women-led businesses are creating jobs & driving inclusive growth. Proud of Botswanaโ€™s Chevening alumna @EuniceKira leading clean energy innovation!
@Botswana
Botswana
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From Botswana Eunice Ntobedzi joins the ranks of 50 exceptional female energy executives in Africa in the Pan-African Female Leaders in Energy Power List for 2025. #WomenInEnergy #WomenEnergyExecutives
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Giles Enticknap
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Proud of our deep partnership with @UNICEFBotswana & @BWGovernment in support of a child friendly justice system
@UNICEFBotswana
UNICEF Botswana
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โ€œThere is nothing for us without us, the children of Africa.โ€ โ€œWe urge governments to prioritise our protection, education, health and wellbeing. The time for turning promises into action is now - not yesterday, not tomorrow, but NOW.โ€ โ€œIt is easier to build a strong child than
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Giles Enticknap
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Great start to the weekend. Thank you @fearlessbw for creating a wonderful community atmosphere at the inaugural #Fearless10kmSeriesGaborone #10kmseries #buslife
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@FCDOGovUK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Happy birthday to His Majesty The King๐Ÿ‘‘ Photo: Getty Images
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Giles Enticknap
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Great to host @BWGovernment Hon. Mohwasa, Minister for State President, at Westminster House! We explored ways to deepen UK-Botswana security cooperation and strengthen our shared commitment to a safer future. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ #GoFarGoTogether #OurPartnershipStory #SecurityCooperation
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Giles Enticknap
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Congratulations to H.E @duma_boko on delivering the 2025 State of the Nation Address. The vision for economic transformation, social progress, and digital innovation sets a bold course for Botswanaโ€™s future. @BWGovernment #GoFarGoTogether
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Giles Enticknap
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This past Sunday I was grateful to join colleagues and friends at the British High Commission in Gaborone as we marked #RemembranceDay. We reflected on the courage and sacrifice of those who served and the enduring importance of peace. #LestWeForget
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@KensingtonRoyal
The Prince and Princess of Wales
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"We know what is at stake. We know what must be done. And we know that no country, no community, no individual can do it alone..." Grateful to see such commitment to change at #COP30 in Belรฉm, Brazil. // "Sabemos o que estรก em jogo. Sabemos o que precisa ser feito. E sabemos
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Proud to stand with @UNICEFBotswana & @BWGovernment at the #ChildFriendlyJustice Colloquium โ€” advancing reforms that protect, empower & uplift every child. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ๐Ÿ’™ #GoFarGoTogether #OurPartnershipStory #ChildFriendlyJustice #ForEveryChild
@UNICEFBotswana
UNICEF Botswana
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At the Judgesโ€™ Colloquium on Child-Friendly Justice in Gaborone, @UKinBotswana, H.E. @GilesEnticknap highlighted the vital role of judges in protecting children. He applauded UK - @UNICEF - @BWGovernment efforts on judicial training and child-justice reforms, emphasising that
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Giles Enticknap
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A justice system that listens to children is one that builds a stronger future. At the Judgesโ€™ Colloquium in ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ today, we spotlighted how @ROLEUK links ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง legal expertise with ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผโ€™s judiciary to make justice more child-friendly, fair & accessible. @UNICEFBotswana @BWGovernment
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Giles Enticknap
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Joined leaders at the inaugural #AfricaBiodiversitySummit convened by the @_AfricanUnion. Africaโ€™s natural wealth is a global asset โ€” & the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง stands with partners to protect it. Through @UNDPโ€™s #BIOFIN weโ€™re unlocking biodiversity finance for a greener, more resilient future
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Giles Enticknap
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๐ŸŽฅAt #SustainabilityWeekBW, I shared why ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งis proud to be a long-term partner in ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผโ€™s green growth journey. As we head toward #COP30, partnerships like this matter more than ever- aligning investment, policy&people to power transformation. @GreenLoop #GoFarGoTogether
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Giles Enticknap
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Great to meet the young entrepreneurs driving economic growth through research & innovation at UNIPOD Botswana @UBBotswana @UNDP_Botswana @timbuktooafrica
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Giles Enticknap
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Moderating a panel on Equipping ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผโ€™s Youth for the Green Economy during #SustainabilityWeekBW was a real privilege. ๐ŸŒฟWe explored how climate resilience, & inclusive growth can unlock green jobs and protect biodiversity. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง is proud to stand with ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ in building a ๐ŸŒฟ future.
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Giles Enticknap
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Maun magic๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽฅ Huge thanks for the warm welcome & great convo with @BWGovernment media. We talked green growth, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ partnerships, & local innovation- & yes, I even got behind the camera!!!๐ŸŽฅ Read all about it in Daily News ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ- itโ€™s a good one! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ #GoFarGoTogether
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Giles Enticknap
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Hereโ€™s a glimpse of the incredible energy from Maun! From healthcare to hospitality and local cuisine, these SMEs are shaping ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผโ€™s economic transformation. The ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง is committed to strengthening ๐Ÿค that drive green growth and exploring new opportunities for sustainability.
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@CheveningFCDO
Chevening Awards๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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42 years of #Chevening ๐ŸŒ 22 heads of state โ˜‘๏ธ Chevening alumnus Dr Patrick Herminie has been sworn in as President of the Republic of Seychelles, making him the 22nd Chevening alum to become a world leader! ๐ŸŒŸ Are you ready to lead the way with Chevening? Get inspired:
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