✊ On #HumanRightsDay, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide. Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights [1/3]

On #InternationalDayOfHumanRightsDefenders, Belgium reaffirms its unwavering support for their vital work and strongly condemns all forms of intimidation, reprisals, and violence against them. [1/2]

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Armand Marchant’s Alpine Ski World Cup podium finish and Belgium recognized as a leading EU recycling champion. ℹ️More details via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🇧🇪🌊 Belgium has officially submitted its candidacy to host the #BBNJ Secretariat in Brussels. Belgium stands ready to provide a home for the Secretariat in Brussels, a global hub of diplomacy, science and multilateral cooperation.

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Hélène Connart winning her first international boxing title and the world's largest diamond ever cut in Antwerp. ℹ️More details via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

On #OrangeTheWorldDay, BE reaffirms its commitment to combating violence against women and girls, both online and offline. We will continue to promote gender equality, prevent and address sexual violence, and ensure justice by putting survivors at the heart of our efforts. [1/2]

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Thomas Genon’s podium finish at the most extreme freeride MTB competition in Utah and the Remouchamps caves underground journey of over 1,000 metres. More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🇧🇪 Belgium welcomes the #UNGA confirmation of Alexander De Croo as UNDP Administrator. As a steadfast partner, we value the broad support for his leadership and look forward to advancing global, sustainable & inclusive development together. 🌍

🇧🇪 👑 On this 15th of November, Belgium commemorates King’s Day. On behalf of #TeamBelgium in Uganda, we extend our best wishes to all Belgians on this special occasion. #FêteDuRoi #KoningsDag #Königstag 📸 Bas Bogaerts

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on a Belgian light show at the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum and exceptional Belgian chefs mentioned in the latest Gault&Millau guide. ℹ️ More info via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🇧🇪🇯🇲 Following hurricane Melissa and Jamaica’s call for assistance, Belgium, through B-FAST, has responded by providing hundreds of generators to support the Jamaican people during this crisis. ℹ️ Read more in our press release: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fa...

Today, 🇧🇪 took part in the Great Lakes Conference in Paris: ➡️Announced the Belgian Humanitarian contribution of 26.6 mil. € (2025) & 24.6 mil. € (2026) ➡️Called for respect for IHL & civilian protection ➡️Urged safe, sustained hum. access ➡️Backed peace mediation efforts

Today, we mark 25 years since the adoption of UNSC Resolution 1325, a landmark for the #WPS Agenda. 🇧🇪remains firmly committed to advancing this agenda by supporting women’s leadership, rights & protection in peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Read more➡️https://shorturl.at/DY78G

📜After two years of intense training, 51 diplomatic trainees have taken the oath and officially joined Belgium’s diplomatic corps. 🌍 They will now represent 🇧🇪 Belgium around the world, defend our interests and support Belgians abroad. Wishing them great success!

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on two Belgians medals at the Guadalajara Judo Grand Prix and UCLouvain researchers discovering how people generate a sense of rhythm. More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🇧🇪📢Scholarships alert! 🎓🌍VLIRUOS is offering 20 ICP Connect programmes starting Sept 2026. This call is open to students from 29 countries including Uganda. Become a changemaker for sustainable development! 📅 Info session: Nov 17, 14/16 CET ℹ️ www.vliruos.be/get-funded/s...

Happy #UNDay! 💙 As a founding member of the UN, 🇧🇪 carries multilateralism in its diplomatic DNA. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to global cooperation and fully support the #UN80 reform to make the UN fit for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. #BE4Multilateralism

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on a Brussels university VUB invention listed in Time Magazine 2025 and start-up Wooclap emerging as a world leader in university e-learning. ℹ️More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🇺🇬 Uganda’s green economy deserve a chance to grow. The EU 🇪🇺 funded Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator offer loans, mentorship, and grants for green, sustainable businesses. Apply now 👉 agefa.eu/apply/ #EUandUganda 🇪🇺🫶🇺🇬 #TogetherTukola

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Belgium’s national men’s volleyball team and KU Leuven’s metal-organic frameworks. More details via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

On #DayOfTheGirl, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality worldwide. While millions of girls' rights are being restricted, Belgium actively supports multilateral organisations and local actors empowering girls to shape their future and be agents of change.

On the European & World Day Against the Death Penalty Belgium reaffirms its commitment to the universal abolition of the death penalty. The abolition of the death penalty is not only a question of justice, it is a question of humanity. Read more ⤵ diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...

Wishing a Happy Independence Day to all our Ugandan friends and colleagues. 🖤💛❤️ #UgandaAt63 #TeamEurope

Belgium commemorates the 7 October 2023 terrorist attack ⤵️

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on cycling time trial sensation Remco Evenepoel and Leuven chosen as the cultural capital of Europe 2030. ℹ️More details via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Gold and Bronze medals at the cycling world championships and 150 hours of non-stop frying for charity. ℹ️ More details via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🇧🇪🇺🇳 At the #UNGA80 General Debate, PM Bart De Wever delivered a clear message. He focused on peace, prosperity, and progress. [1/4]⤵️

📍#UNGA80 The General Debate of the 80th session of UN General Assembly is officially open. 🇧🇪 PM Bart De Wever, VPM Maxime Prévot and minister Annelies Verlinden attended the speeches of, amongst others, UN Secretary General António Guterres & UN PGA Annalena Baerbock.

In the framework of #UNGA80, Her Majesty the Queen held talks with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher. They discussed: - Global reform of the humanitarian sector - The situation of aid workers - Crisis contexts: Gaza, Sudan & beyond

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Belgium’s Davis Cup tournament achievement and the Duve Institute of UCLouvain research on why bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. ℹ️More info via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🌍 Today marks the opening of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Belgium will actively participate in this key multilateral gathering. From 21–26 September, we will share more on our priorities and engagement at #UNGA80. 👉 Follow our channels to stay informed.

📍#UNGA80 🇧🇪🇺🇳 The High-Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly opens under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”. Belgium joins to reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism & solidarity. 🔗Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Jeline Vandromme’s US Open junior singles tennis title and a solution to save Belgium’s honeybee population. ℹ️ More details via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🌍 Are you planning to travel to Europe? From 12 Oct 2025 the Entry/Exit System (EES) starts for non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries. It will record: ▪️data from travel document ▪️travel dates ▪️biometric data ℹ️ Find out more via: travel-europe.europa.eu

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Justin Verboomen's European Dressage Championship title & the perfect time to visit the finest displays of heritage that Belgium has to offer. ℹ️More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

⛑️Our team was eager to join a Uganda Red Cross Society led first aid training exercise, an ideal opportunity to put into action skills from the newly launched #FirstAidBlendedLearningApp! With support from Rode Kruis-Vlaanderen this innovative tool is empowering users with life-saving knowledge.

🇧🇪 🇵🇸 Agreement of the Belgian federal government on the situation in the Middle East ⤵️ 🔗Read the full text : diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/midd...

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Tobe Decraene voted Ultimate Frisbee championship MVP and Belgian business Meyvaert one of the world’s leaders in display cases. ℹ️More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🇧🇪📚📲 As part of Belgium’s #Teach2Empower initiative, Enabel in Uganda is hosting a Generative AI bootcamp in Jinja from Sept 2–5. Our HoC Michel Dewez delivered a speech highlighting Belgium’s commitment to empowering educators through digital innovation.

Our HoC Michel Dewez was pleased to visit the Makerere University Innovation Pod, together with UNDP & colleagues of Enabel. Mak UniPod is working towards transforming Uganda’s youth into changemakers, with support from partners, by empowering startups, tech & entrepreneurship for a brighter future.

🇧🇪✨Congratulations to our colleague Laureen Van Assche, who officially took her oath as a diplomat yesterday in front of the Ambassador Hugues Chantry. After completing a two-year traineeship, she now begins her diplomatic journey. Wishing you every success, Laureen! @belgiummfa.bsky.social

A delegation from Ghent University, HOWest and HoGent visited Uganda to deepen academic partnerships, explore future collaborations, and reconnect with alumni. Ambassador Hugues Chantry was honoured to host a vibrant alumni event at his residence to celebrate this fruitful exchange.

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on a new world record at the World Jump Rope Championships and the company Sirona’s revolutionary approach to tackling carbon dioxide emissions. ℹ️More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

On the Int'l Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the #VictimsOfTerrorism, Belgium stands with all victims worldwide. We reaffirm this commitment by organising training on human rights & the fight against terrorism, further strengthening the right reflexes of our security partners.

2024 became the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers and 2025 is on track to be even worse. Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we commemorate along with UN OCHA all humanitarian aid workers that have tragically lost their lives whilst performing their duties.

Our HoC Michel Dewez was honoured to attend the launch of the #FirstAidBlendedLearningApp, an innovative tool in digital first aid training. The app combines online learning with practical in-person sessions, empowering communities in Uganda with access to life-saving skills. @rodekruis.bsky.social

🌍Today we join the world in marking #WorldHumanitarianDay. From conflict zones to climate disasters, humanitarian workers risk everything to help others. Let’s protect them by upholding international humanitarian law. #IHL @belgiummfa.bsky.social @unocha.org

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Roos Vanotterdijk's 2nd World Aquatics championship medal and UZ Leuven testing an innovative model designed to eliminate vocal cord surgery. ℹ️ More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...

🤝 Join us in welcoming our new colleague Michel Dewez to Kampala. Michel joins us from HQ as Head of Development Cooperation/Deputy Head of Mission and brings with him decades of foreign service experience, including previous Ambassadorial postings in Abuja and Brazzaville. @belgiummfa.bsky.social

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we share the latest Belgian news with you. This weeks focus is on Roos Vanotterdijk's World Swimming Championship silver medal and the growing reputation of drone detection specialists Senhive from Hasselt. ℹ️More via: www.facebook.com/BelgianEmbas...