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  • Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien have spoken ahead of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said as long as violence continued, the UK would continue to increase pressure on the regime.

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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

  • UK appalled by sentencing of cartoonist in Iran

    The UK urges Iran to respect the right to freedom of expression after cartoonist Mahmoud Shokraye was sentenced 25 lashes.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned at sentencing of Iranian lawyer

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has called on the Iranian Government to overturn the sentencing of Mohammad Ali Dadkha.

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

  • Transatlanticism in the 21st century

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington on 8 May.

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

  • Victim of a forced marriage or know someone who is?

    If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative call us on 0207 008 0151.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has marked the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day by recognising the "vital role" played by the staff and volunteers around the world.

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

  • Setting up a court in Kabul: "By the time I left, the chief judge was a woman"

    Based in Afghanistan, Katie worked as a project manager heading up a project to set up a court in Kabul. She tells of how women went from cooks and cleaners to lawyers and judges.

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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 Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day

    "We must ensure that both online and offline innovation and free flow of ideas, information and expression are protected" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Minister for Africa offers condolences after the death of a journalist in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken of the ongoing struggle for press freedom around the world after Somali journalist Farhan James Abudlle was killed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs in Burma

    Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in Burma today

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes OSCE agreement on Serbian elections

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington described the agreement to facilitate voting by Serbia's dual nationals living in Kosovo as an example of parties working in support of their citizens' interests.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched Human Rights and Democracy: The 2011 Foreign & Commonwealth Report. The report is now available online.

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

  • Foreign Secretary launches Human Rights and Democracy report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the launch of the 2011 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report on 30 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of humanitarian worker Khalil Dale

    Foreign Secretary William Hague 'utterly condemns' the kidnap and killing of Khalil Dale in Baluchistan province, Pakistan.

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

  • Minister for Europe concerned by reports of mistreatment of former Ukranian Prime Minister

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has said he was dismayed by reports Yuliya Tymoshenko had been physically abused by prison staff.

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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 Minister welcomes Connecticut's abolition of the death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the decision, making Connecticut the 17th US state to abolish the death penalty.

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