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  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The use of sexual violence in war is one of the great injustices of our lifetime. It is hard to document, let alone investigate.

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

  • DFID attends the Regional SADC Gender Protocol Summit 2014

    DFID Southern Africa supports Genderlinks’ push for gender equality in the countdown to 2015.

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

  • PM joins veterans in Normandy for D-Day 70th anniversary

    Prime Minister David Cameron commemorated D-Day with Her Majesty The Queen, veterans and other world leaders in Normandy.

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

  • Open Day at The British Ambassador’s Residence in Sofia

    Ambassador Jonathan Allen opens the doors of his Residence to visitors to mark the centenary of the iconic building.

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

  • Tokyo events to mark the End Sexual Violence In Conflict Global Summit

    British Embassy Tokyo hosts a study meeting with Vice Foreign Minister Kishi, other MPs and media contacts to discuss about the upcoming PSVI Summit in London next week and promote the twitter campaign #TimeToAct.

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

  • D-Day 70th anniversary: David Cameron's article

    David Cameron has written an article for the French newspaper Ouest-France to mark the D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations.

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

  • "The UK greatly appreciates the work of the ICTY and ICTR on tackling sexual and gender based violence crimes"

    UK Statement to the Security Council meeting on ICTY and ICTR

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces Nigeria ministerial meeting in London

    Nigerian Foreign Minister to attend meeting with neighbouring countries in London on 12 June to discuss tackling Boko Haram.

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

  • Government and tourism industry partnership announced to boost the sector

    ‘Tourism Council’ set up to help industry continue to enjoy strong growth

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

  • 《台灣死刑報告》記者發表會

    台灣死刑報告：簽署公民與政治權利公約後的國家義務

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

  • Museum attendance builds as new exhibitions draw more visitors

    Latest figures reveal almost 3% more visits during April 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.

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

  • Lower Saxony welcomes Royal guest

    HRH The Duke of York KG visits Lower Saxony on 3 and 4 June: A Royal guest at the Queen’s Birthday Party at Schloss Herrenhausen

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Bahrain

    Hugh Robertson underlines UK support for reform programme in Bahrain and importance of work to improve human rights.

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

  • Knighthood conferred: William Easthope Davis

    Knighthood conferred upon His Honour Judge William Easthope Davis, QC.

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

  • UK Hosts Global Preventing Sexual Violence Summit 11-13 June 2014

    British Foreign Secretary William Hague hosts London summit to combat sexual violence 11-13 June. British High Commission, Dar es Salaam, holds parallel event to shine spotlight on sexual violence in Tanzania.

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

  • NE seksualiniam smurtui karinių konfliktų metu

    Britanijos ambasada Lietuvoje pradeda kampaniją, kuria pristato birželio 10-13 dienomis Londone vyksiančio pasaulinio susitikimo tikslus.

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

  • Charity Commission names further charities under investigation

    Regulator increases transparency of its work.

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  • Airborne troops study D-Day battlefields

    Paratroopers have visited the battlefields in Normandy that helped to form the formidable reputation of the British Army's airborne forces.

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

  • Covenant boost for armed forces community

    The Queen's Speech has set out legislation for the creation of a service complaints ombudsman to protect and support the UK armed forces.

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

  • Love is GREAT: UK to promote equality at Pride events across US

    British Embassy Washington, several British consulates general will participate in Love is GREAT themed events in support of UK’s commitment to LGBT rights.

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