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  • 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

  • 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

  • Message of support to ParalympicsGB from Minister of State for Disabled People, Rt Hon Mike Penning

    Minister of State for Disabled People, Rt Hon Mike Penning, is supporting our strongest ever and best prepared Winter Paralympic team.

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

  • Minister for Africa expresses deep concern at violence in Darfur

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, calls for unhindered access for UN and humanitarian agencies following escalation of violence in Darfur.

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

  • New appointment to the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest

    Maria Miller appoints Sir Hayden Phillips GCB DL as Chairman of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest

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

  • Culture Secretary appoints 5 new Trustees to the Board of the Royal Armouries

    Andrew Burnett CBE, Prof Anne Curry, Jason Kingsley OBE, Christine Mayer CBE and Deborah Mills appointed to Royal Armouries.

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