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  • UK participation at Commission on the Status of Women

    Helene Reardon-Bond delivers speech reaffirming the UK's commitment to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms.

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

  • UK course shows commitment to Tanzania in help tackling organised crime and the rule of law

    On 9 March the second “7 Steps to Case Building” workshop was open in Dar Es Salaam. The workshop is funded by British High Commission Dar es Salaam and presented in partnership with the Tanzanian Judiciary, Attorney General…

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

  • Forward into the 5th Century of Thailand-UK Relations

    On the occasion of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s gracious presided over the launch of the “Forward into the 5th Century of Thailand-UK Relations” on 7 March 2015 at Central Embassy (Ground Floor).

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

  • Pioneering investment fund brings social finance to the arts

    The £7 million Arts Impact Fund brings together public, private and charitable investment and will bring social investment to the arts.

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

  • The valiant troops of the world wars celebrated this Commonwealth Day

    Secretary of state celebrates the contribution of Commonwealth troops in the world wars.

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

  • Commonwealth Day 2015 in Uganda: ‘A Young Commonwealth’

    Monday 9 March 2015 is Commonwealth Day. High Commission marks the event.

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

  • Commonwealth Day in Ashgabat

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • UK High Commission & EU invite human rights award nominations

    EU HRD Uganda Award ‘15 recognises outstanding contributions to human rights

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

  • £10 million support for women facing the threat of domestic violence

    A £10 million government fund will help support refuges across the country and boost provision for vulnerable victims of domestic violence.

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

  • Commonwealth Day 2015: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister celebrates the Commonwealth's rich, shared history and looks forward to future successes in his Commonwealth Day message.

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • Crayons and Catharsis: Inspirational Women on IWD

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher hosts two guest blogposts from inspirational Lebanese women marking International Women's Day

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

  • New cash for innovative family support projects

    An extra £2.5 million in government funding to help charities and other groups support families going through relationship breakdown.

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

  • 'Not simply an Option'. Mari Kiviniemi on Gender Equality

    Ahead of International Women's Day, OECD Deputy Secretary General, Mari Kiviniemi, answers our questions on fighting gender inequality.

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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 4

    These newsletters provide information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) sessions.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's International Women's Day message

    Philip Hammond says that we should celebrate progress made on women’s rights globally, but more must be done.

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

  • Paving stone laid for Pakistani-born First World War hero

    Khudadad Khan was awarded a Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military award for his actions on 31 October 1914 at Hollebeke, Belgium.

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

  • Paving stone laid for knockout Australian hero

    Cpl Wally Brown among 52 Australian-born winners of the Victoria Cross during WW1 honoured yesterday by Prime Minister David Cameron.

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

  • Tower Hamlets Air Cadet Squadron wins a Big Society Award

    31, Tower Hamlets, Squadron Air Training Corps, Air Cadet unit has been recognised by the Prime Minister.

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