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  • Graffiti competition on the occasion of International Human Rights Day

    On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, The British Embassy in Tunis and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Tunisia are organising a competition for Tunisian graffiti artists and calligra…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Descendants invited to Jutland centenary commemorations

    The Orkney Islands will host a commemorative event for descendants of those who fought in the Battle of Jutland.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £3.5 million awarded to make sure domestic abuse victims get help

    The 46 local authorities that placed successful bids for a share of £3.5 million to support domestic abuse victims have been announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "We all want North Koreans to have the human rights that we all want and demand for ourselves"

    Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the DPRK

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Statement to mark Human Rights Day

    Today is UN International Human Rights Day, which celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Office marks International Human Rights Day 2015

    The FCO sets out the central importance of human rights in its work and its pledge for re-election to the UN Human Rights Council

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Joint statement on the occasion of International Human Rights Day

    The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden, The United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Canada, Norway and Switzerland issue the following statement in …

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Standing up for human rights in a British way

    Op-Ed by Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on human rights

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The British High Commission marks Human Rights Day

    British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright writes on the importance of Human Rights.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ted Chung receives Honorary CBE

    Hyundai Capital and Hyundai Card CEO receives Honorary award for services to UK-Korea relations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Youth-led website launched to end FGM

    A new website has been launched this week by teenagers to help educate other young people about FGM and what steps they can take to stop it.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sajid Javid launches 20th year of Chevening Gurukul Fellowship Programme for Leadership and Excellence

    The announcement was made during the launch of the 2016 UK-India year of education, research and innovation at the British Council in New Delhi.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nigerian winners to receive awards from Her Majesty The Queen

    Three young Nigerians have been named among 60 young people to receive the Queen’s Young Leaders Award from Her Majesty The Queen

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay speech for International Human Rights Day

    Speech delivered at the Foreign Office’s International Human Rights Day reception on 9th December 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Disney, Lucasfilm and the Great Britain Campaign join forces

    New collaboration celebrates British creativity, innovation & respect for copyright with support from UK icons such as Sir Richard Branson, Jamie Oliver and Jessica Ennis-hill

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Human Rights - UK pledges on universal rights and freedoms

    FCO Minister Baroness Anelay has launched the UK’s bid for re-election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2017 – 2019.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New British High Commissioner, Nic Hailey, takes office

    British High Commissioner, Nic Hailey, meets Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials while President Kenyatta looks on

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2015 Christmas gift initiative for Armed Forces launches HMS Belfast

    Army, Navy and Royal Air Force personnel joined sponsors, supporters and trustees of the charity uk4u Thanks! to launch the 2015 Christmas Box campaign today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sports Minister to join WADA Foundation Board

    Tracey Crouch appointed on to decision-making body to help with global approach to anti-doping

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on 16 December 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government