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  • British Designer makes his mark in South Africa

    Internationally renowned British architect Thomas Heatherwick, unveiled plans to convert the 1920s Grain Silo Complex at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town into a museum for contemporary African art

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

  • Royal Marines kick-start charity abseil

    Celebrities, fundraisers and Royal Marines have been taking part in an exhilarating abseil down the BT Tower.

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

  • Commonwealth Day in Bangladesh: High Commissioner's speech

    To celebrate the Commonwealth Day, British High Commissioner spoke at Commonwealth Society seminar on March 10.

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

  • Eric Pickles flies flag for Commonwealth Day

    The Department for Communities and Local Government is taking part in Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth.

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

  • Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014: Bangladesh team registration

    The British High Commissioner welcomed Bangladesh Commonwealth Games team athletes and officials today to the British High Commission.

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

  • British Ambassador launches British Festival 2014 in Qatar

    Month-long cultural and trade festival starts today

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

  • International Women’s Day

    “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses” – John Rankin

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

  • International Women’s Day

    “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses” – John Rankin

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

  • British High Commissioner at Commonwealth Day event in Bangladesh

    To celebrate the Commonwealth Day, British High Commissioner will speak at Commonwealth Society seminar today (March 10)

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

  • The UK celebrates the Centenary Of Sir Francis McClean’s Nile Flight

    The British Embassy the Children's Civilization & Creativity Centre "Child Museum" jointly held a ceremony on Sunday March the 9th at the Museum’s Cinema Hall to commemorate the centenary of Sir Francis McC…

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

  • International Women’s Day 2014

    Transcript of a speech on International Women’s Day event in New Delhi, Saturday 8 March 2014, by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India.

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

  • Marking International Women's Day in Uganda

    The UK highlights its work to promote and protect women's rights in Uganda

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

  • Violence against women: Inspire change

    Joint OpEd by the Ambassadors of the European Union Member States and the European Union Delegation to China.

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

  • HMA Fiona Clouder's speech at credentials presentation reception

    After presenting her credentials to President Piñera on 3rd March, HMA Clouder offered a reception for embassy contacts at the Residence.

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

  • Voices of the women of Syria

    On International Women's Day the Foreign Secretary invites three Syrian women activists to describe what the revolution means to them.

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

  • Villers celebrates International Women's Day with the Women's Forum Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State hosted a reception at Hillsborough Castle to mark International Women's Day 2014.

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

  • British Embassy Kuwait marks the UN 103rd International Women’s Day

    The British Embassy and Kuwaiti partners celebrate the contribution and potential of women in Kuwait on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

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

  • Call for more women to volunteer as mentors

    Baroness Warsi has called for more women from all backgrounds to volunteer as mentors.

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

  • Cameroon: Priorities to combat Violence Against Women

    Violence Against Women

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

  • Nick Clegg on International Women's Day 2014

    The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a video of support for International Women's Day 2014 on 8 March.

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