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In Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • New UK project in DRC to improve girls’ access to school

    Launch of a new Girls' Education Challenge project in the Democratic Republic of Congo to improve Congolese girls' access to school.

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

  • Anti-corruption seminar for DRC private sector

    Congolese Private Sector Anti-Corruption Task Force held a seminar on good governance and good business conduct.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on situation in eastern DRC

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds deeply concerned by renewed fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • G8 transparency: UK and France join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

    The United Kingdom and France announce that they will join the global standard ensuring transparency of payments from natural resources.

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

  • New British Ambassador to the DRC

    The new British Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Diane Corner, presented her credentials to President Kabila on 9 May 2013.

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

  • World Malaria Day - Minister warns of progress slipping

    Lynne Featherstone talks about the importance of sustained commitment to deal with malaria

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Statement to Parliament on the G8 Foreign Minister's Meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting statement

    The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.

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

  • G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • UK announces additional funding to address conflict sexual violence

    At G8 Foreign Ministers’ meeting the UK announced further £10 million to tackle sexual violence in conflict & violence against women & girls

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

  • New British boost for healthcare in DR Congo

    Six million people in DR Congo to get essential healthcare under a new British programme to improve lives and help create sustainable peace

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces funds for survivors of rape in war

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague announces new UK funds to help survivors of rape during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Bosco Ntaganda’s transfer to ICC

    Foreign Secretary says transfer of ICC indictee Bosco Ntaganda to The Hague marks hugely significant day for victims of conflict in region.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports transfer of Bosco Ntaganda to ICC

    ICC indictee Bosco Ntaganda surrendered himself to the US Embassy in Kigali yesterday and has asked to be transferred to The Hague.

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

  • UK welcomes new peace agreement for eastern DRC

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has welcomed the Peace and Security Co-operation Framework signed by regional African leaders today.

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

  • UK supporting trust fund for victims of sexual violence

    The UK is contributing to the International Criminal Court's Trust Fund for Victims to support victims of sexual and gender based violence.

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

  • UK to contribute to ICC trust fund for victims of sexual violence

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the UK's efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict and the role of the G8 nations.

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