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  • Justine Greening: beyond aid - development priorities from 2015

    Speech by the International Development Secretary at Standard Chartered in London on the focus of the UN's new poverty goals, due to be launched in 2015.

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

  • Greening pledges new UK help from Syrian border

    The UK will boost cross-border aid operations into Syria with more than £46 million of new help for civilians in hard to reach areas, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced following a visit to th…

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

  • Lynne Featherstone: Tackling violence against women and girls overseas

    Written ministerial statement by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development, Lynne Featherstone MP.

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

  • The changing role of mining in developing economies

    Speech by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development, Lynne Featherstone MP, to the Mining on Top conference.

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

  • Additional UK troops join EUFOR operation in Bosnia & Herzegovina

    UK to send additional 95 troops to EU peacekeeping mission in Bosnia & Herzegovina in support of stability and security.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 1 July 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on a proposed Private Members' Bill on foreign aid spend.

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

  • Too Young To Wed: award winning photography on show as part of Girl Summit 2014

    Photographic exhibition exploring the issue of child marriage to be shown at the London School of Economics from 21 July - 1 August 2014.

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

  • Bilateral Programme Budget Tanzania 2014-15: Calling for bids

    Funding available for projects that will support the UK’s Priorities in Tanzania

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

  • New UK investment to improve education for millions

    The UK today announces support for plans to help up to 29 million girls and boys in developing countries receive a decent education.

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

  • Marking UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture in Kazakhstan

    British Chargé d'Affaires emphasises the UK support in establishment and implementation of the National Preventive Mechanism against Torture

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

  • Girl Summit 2014: how you can get involved

    6 ways to get involved in the Girl Summit and help end female genital mutilation and child and forced marriage.

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

  • Government asks retailers to lead the way on transparent supply chains

    Recommendations on the steps that industry can take to help eradicate human rights abuses to be produced by the British Retail Consortium.

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

  • Calling all young people: #YouthforChange

    A day of inspiring talks, interactive sessions, debates and sharing ideas to raise awareness about issues affecting girls.

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

  • UK pledges more support for mining clearance in Mozambique

    This year the British Government will contribute a further £1 million to help make Mozambique free of mines by the end of 2014.

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

  • Campaign to end early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

    Pledge your support to end these harmful practices and help girls to reach their full potential.

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

  • HM Ambassador's speech at Queen's Birthday Party in Bishkek

    The annual Queen’s Birthday Party celebrated in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Friday 20 June, 2014

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

  • UK to help save millions from preventable blindness

    Lynne Featherstone announces new support to help protect the sight of millions of people in Africa at risk of developing blindness caused by trachoma.

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

  • UK-Lebanon cooperation on ending Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Foreign Secretary and Lebanese Foreign Minister Bassil reaffirm cooperation on ending sexual violence in conflict and supporting stability

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by verdicts on journalists in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary appalled by an Egyptian court returning guilty verdicts against Egyptian and international journalists.

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

  • 20:20 Vision: Celebrating 20 years of Democracy with South Africa

    20:20 Vision: Celebrating 20 years of Democracy with 20 Partnerships for the Future

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