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Britain backs the launch of a new expert group that will put women's economic empowerment on the global agenda.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Through UKaid support, afghan widows like Zarghona are now able to support their families by using greenhouses to grow cucumbers.
Justine Greening speech at the Transforming Economies: Empowering Girls and Women event in New York
The UK has launched a new drive to tear down the barriers stopping women in the world’s poorest countries from getting jobs, helping thousands to lift themselves out of poverty.
Around the world, women are often locked out of the economy – from better paid jobs to accessing finance. But when women get the chance to work, it makes their communities and countries wealthier. Meet those leading the way …
Ministers met parliamentarians, civil society and diplomatic figures to share expertise on the Women, Peace and Security agenda and PSVI
Speech by Justine Greening at Canada House, marking one year on since Girl Summit 2014 and reflecting on the progress made.
The £10 million funding will immunise children, ensure women can deliver babies safely and help rebuild damaged health facilities.
A partnership between DFID, the Premier League and the British Council to tackle issues of violence against girls and women through football.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a video message to celebrate International Women's Day and to invite everyone to get involved.
Baroness Northover meets anti-female genital mutilation group The Gambia Volunteers Trust
The International Development Secretary calls on activists to continue the fight for women’s rights and to help build a world where every girl can reach her potential.
Meet Swapna - a girl who is going places in Bangladesh with a little help from UK aid.
This International Women’s Day, meet the community care worker who is helping to improve the lives of girls and women in Dhaka.
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, Theresa Villiers addresses the NI Women's European Forum on violence against women and girls
Voluntary and community African groups in the UK are being invited to bid for new grants to support their campaigns to end female genital mutilation in their countries of origin.
Cardiff’s leading campaigners against FGM have been praised for their role in ending the harmful practice.
Stephen Williams hears testimony from project workers about vital work in Bristol to end the practice of female genital mutilation.
How UK support to Punjab is helping girls in the region attend low-cost private schools and improve their life chances.
59 countries reaffirm their commitment to support Afghanistan to become a secure and stable nation.
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