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  • Foreign Secretary statement on preventing sexual violence in conflict

    The Foreign Secretary has commented following a meeting with organisations in Sarajevo who support victims of sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • Foreign Secretary horrified by Lebanon bombing

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that this was a horrendous act that showed an appalling contempt for human life

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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 gives update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 28 Countries of Concern, along with updates on the case study countries featured in the annual human rights report. The quarterly updates cover the period from July to Septem…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister joins the Holocaust Educational Trust on their 100th visit to Auschwitz

    Nick Clegg will join 200 post-16 students on a journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau marking the 100th visit to the site by UK students.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes new Cuban migration law

    A new migration law has been introduced by the Cuban Government which eliminates exit permits for the majority of Cubans and extends to 24 months the amount of time nationals can be abroad without special permission.

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

  • Foreign Secretary delivers speech on Human Trafficking

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken at the opening of the Parliamentarians Against Human Trafficking London Conference.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: “Human Trafficking is a horrific and inhuman practice that destroys lives.”

    In a speech to Parliamentarians, Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned Human Trafficking and called for greater international cooperation to tackle the problem.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes Foreign Affairs Committee report

    The Foreign Office has issued a response to the Foreign Affairs Committee report on the FCO's Human Rights work in 2011.

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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

  • 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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on Malala Yousufzai

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has condemned the attack on Malala Yousufzai in Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring the situation in the Maldives with concern

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments on the release of former President Nasheed following his arrest on Monday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on peace agreement for Mindanao

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the announcement of the framework agreement.

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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

  • Minister for Europe disappointed by decision to ban Belgrade Pride Parade

    Minister for Europe David Lidington said the Serbian government has failed to meet its responsibility to protect and promote the rights of all its citizens.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the outcome of the Georgian elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the parliamentary elections marked a significant step forward in Georgia's democratic development.

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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 Minister Baroness Warsi: "This session of the Council ensured continued effective monitoring of critical human rights situations around the world and moved ahead important agendas."

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

  • Foreign Office gives update on human rights in countries of concern

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 28 countries of concern, along with new updates on two additional countries. The quarterly updates cover the period from April to June 2012.

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

  • Minister for Africa calls for international condemnation of support for militia groups in eastern DRC

    The Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds MP, attended the UN High Level Meeting on the Great Lakes yesterday which aimed to focus attention on the instability in the region, and encourage a consensus on the way forward.

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