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  • British Ambassador's Statement on Human Rights Day

    Statement to highlight the role of Civil Society Organizations on Human Rights Day

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

  • 'Well behaved women seldom make history'

    Transcript of a speech by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India at the release of the publications “Decoding the Law” and “A Guide For Survivors of Sexual Violence”, Delhi 10 December 2014.

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

  • Celebrating UN Human Rights Day 2014 in Japan

    Today on UN Human Rights Day 2014, we are proud to look back on a busy year, working to further human rights on a broad range of issues.

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

  • Commemorating UN Human Rights Day in Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Greg Quinn, British Chargé d’Affaires to Kazakhstan on December 9. This is an English transcript of the speech.

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

  • Human Rights Day in Turkmenistan

    This is a day to celebrate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

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

  • Human Rights Day 2014: Nick Clegg's message

    The Deputy Prime Minister sends a message to mark Human Rights Day 2014: "No person, no country can ever prosper without basic freedoms".

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

  • David Lidington blogs for Human Rights Day: Freedom of Expression and the Media overseas

    For Human Rights Day Minister of State for Europe, David Lidington, blogs on freedom of expression and the media overseas.

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

  • Government concerned at 'shocking' evidence of the inaccessibility of the British high street to disabled people, despite their £200 billion spending power this Christmas

    The Minister of State for Disabled People is urging shops and restaurants to improve their accessibility.

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

  • World War 1 : Football Remembers the Christmas Truce

    The British Embassy in Moscow together with the charitable fund “Under the Flag of Kindness” hosted a football match to commemorate the centenary of the First World War Christmas Truce.

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

  • Football Supporter Ownership and Engagement Expert Working Group Issues Call For Evidence

    Expert opinions sought on what more can be done to increase supporter ownership and fan engagement with football clubs

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

  • Young Kenyan Maasai girls denounce Female Genital Mutilation

    Head of DFID Kenya joins young Maasai girls in denouncing Female Genital Mutilation

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

  • Top tips for winter sports in Slovenia

    The Consular team in Ljubljana are working to reduce the number of winter sports related incidents affecting British Nationals on the slopes

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 8 December 2014

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about food banks and proposals to lower the voting age.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Programme Fund in Armenia

    Call for Bids 2015/16

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

  • Government £50 million boost for football’s grassroots

    Investment will improve nation’s sport facility stock and give more young people quality coaching

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

  • Wales Office welcomes that S4C is to be available on iPlayer

    Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns welcomes news that Welsh language broadcaster's programmes are now available to view live and on demand.

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

  • Chancellor opens £200 million Manchester City Football Academy

    Opening follows £10 million annual investment announced at Autumn Statement which will improve local grassroots football facilities.

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

  • Measures to help schools instil character in pupils announced

    Millions in funding for former armed services projects and awards for schools announced.

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

  • World Press Photo-2014 Exhibition in Astana and Almaty

    World Press Photo Exhibition will open at the National Art Gallery “Astana” on December 10 to mark the International Human Rights Day.

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

  • Football Remembers: Tokyo marks centenary of 1914 Christmas Truce

    British Embassy Football Club and partners hold international game as Tokyo joins global events to remember Christmas Truce

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