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  • Update of Changes to Birth and Death registration overseas

    Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rwanda - Country case study update

    A country case study update on Rwanda which forms part or the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Overseas Business Risk - Rwanda

    Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Rwanda

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international development funding finder launched

    A new online tool will make it easier for organisations, individuals and businesses to search for DFID funding opportunities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ending Sexual Violence: conference held in Kigali

    On 17 June 2014 the British High Commission in Kigali held a conference to discuss the outcomes of the ESVC London Summit outcomes

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech by H.E. William Gelling, High Commissioner at the ESVC Conference in Kigali

    “Sexual violence in conflict is a uniquely destructive act and method of war. It is an outrage to all morality".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Contact Details for UK Visa and Immigration Enquiries

    A new service will handle all queries relating to Visas and Immigration. These queries will nolonger be handled by BHC Kigali

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 20th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government addressed Kwibuka20, the event in Birmingham remembering the Rwanda genocide.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Country case study: Rwanda – freedom of association and expression

    A case study on freedom of association and expression in Rwanda from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary remembers the victims of the Rwandan Genocide

    Foreign Secretary and Minister for Africa attend genocide commemorations in Kigali.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Visa Processing System for Rwanda

    From 25 March 2014 the UK Government will work with a new commercial partner, FedEx, to deliver visa services in Kigali

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security

    William Hague's speech on receiving the ‘2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security’ at Georgetown University, Washington DC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Country Page News Item

    From 10th February 2014 all applications for a UK visa made in Rwanda must be paid online in US Dollars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Country Page News Item

    From 10th February 2014 all applications for a UK visa made in Rwanda must be paid online in US Dollars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Rwanda

    Mr William Gelling has been appointed British High Commissioner to Rwanda.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK joins EU heads of mission statement on Human Rights Day

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner to Rwanda marks Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of how the UK sees its role in the world.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government