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  • 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

  • Women, Peace and Security

    How we are working within NATO to prevent sexual violence against women

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  • UK urges all parties in Lebanon to prioritise national interest

    Foreign Secretary underlines importance of all parties working together for national interest in Lebanon as challenges from Syria grow.

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

  • Minister for Africa urges dialogue in Central African Republic

    Minister for Africa calls on all sides in Central African Republic to respect peace accord, resume dialogue and ensure safety of civilians.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN Human Rights Council session

    Foreign Office Senior Minister of State, Baroness Warsi, comments on the conclusion of 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of UN mandate on Syria

    Foreign Secretary: evidence gathered by UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria will ensure those responsible for violations are held to account.

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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

  • UNHRC: Commission of Inquiry into human rights abuses in North Korea

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire welcomes the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to establish an inquiry into North Korean human rights.

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

  • Foreign Office expresses deep concern over violence in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on all parties to end the ongoing violence in Meiktila in central Burma.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes release of Somali journalist

    FCO Minister comments on the release of a Somali journalist who was detained for his involvement in investigating an alleged rape case.

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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 Maryland decision to repeal death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister calls upon all US states to follow Maryland’s positive example and the growing trend towards abolition

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

  • UK welcomes the creation of an interim election council in Nepal

    The Minister for South Asia, Hugo Swire, welcomes the formation of an interim election council to oversee fresh elections in Nepal.

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

  • FCO concerned at executions in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern over reports that seven prisoners have been executed.

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

  • 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

  • The UK and Romania: Strategic partners in the EU and around the world

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about Britain's relationship with Romania and the economic and security challenges they face.

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

  • Statement from the family of Brendan Vaughan

    Following recent events in Nigeria, the family of Brendan Vaughan have issued the following statement.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Kenyan election results

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has congratulated the people of Kenya on their elections.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative reaches the Colosseum

    The Embassy in Italy raising awareness of UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative by projecting images onto the Colosseum.

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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