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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns recent violence in Bangladesh

    Senior Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Baroness Warsi underlines UK concerns over ongoing violence in Bangladesh and urges all sides to exercise restraint.

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

  • Government launches first Islamic Finance Task Force

    Today, the Government launched the UK’s first Islamic Finance Task Force.

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

  • Baroness Warsi Celebrates Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

    Baroness Warsi spoke at the Afghanistan Embassy on International Women's day.

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

  • Baroness Warsi statement for International Women’s Day

    On International Women’s Day, Baroness Warsi affirms continued commitment for work to empower women and girls.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reaffirms UK commitment during visit to Afghanistan

    Baroness Warsi was in Afghanistan this week for talks covering progress on transition, reconciliation, 2014 elections and women’s rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reaffirms UK support for Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary welcomes growing capability of the Afghan National Security Forces during meeting with Afghan Defence Minister.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for abolition of the death penalty in Japan

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi commented on today’s executions in Japan.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Baroness Warsi addresses members of UN Security Council

    Baroness Warsi hosted incoming and outgoing members of UN Security Council, reviewed achievements of 2012, and outlined priorities for 2013.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Baroness Warsi attends Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit

    Baroness Warsi on freedom of religion or belief and the hope for honest, open and frank dialogue between countries.

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

  • FCO responds to Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has commented on the first judgement reached by the International Crimes Tribunal and the death penalty handed down to Abul Kalam Azad.

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

  • FCO Minister Baroness Warsi statement on the murder of Bashir Ahmed Bilour

    Senior Minister of State Baroness Warsi expresses her sadness at the murder of Pakistani minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour on Saturday.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi marks Human Rights Day

    Baroness Warsi will launch the UK’s campaign for election to the UN Human Rights Council, she will say: "We believe in a Human Rights Council that can make its voice heard, even when the issues are unpopular or difficul…

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

  • Wilton Park conference on preventing sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations

    Speaking before the conference Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "Shattering the culture of impunity for those who use rape as a weapon of war is the next great global challenge of our generation."

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

  • Baroness Warsi hails Malala’s inspirational activism

    Baroness Warsi has hailed Malala’s inspirational activism ahead of Malala Day on Saturday 10 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Burmese President on reforms

    Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Burmese President on reforms and highlights concern at violence in Rakhine state.

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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty 2012

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has made a statement to mark the ninth anniversary of the World Day Against the Death Penalty on 10 October, and the fifth anniversary of the European Day Against the Death Penalty.

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