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  • British ministers comment on deaths at UN school

    Foreign and International Development Secretaries react to deaths at UNWRA school in Gaza.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim and calls on Government of Sudan to guarantee religious freedom for all.

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

  • Twenty-first Special Session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva, 23 July 2014

    UK Statement on Gaza delivered at the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • Girl Summit 2014: Nick Clegg speech

    The Deputy PM made the closing speech at Girl Summit 2014 on actions to help prevent female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage.

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

  • Her Majesty’s Passport Office annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Boost for Remploy Employment Services

    Remploy Employment Services will become independent of government so it can expand its business to help even more disabled people into work.

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

  • PM meeting with Prime Minister Hasina of Bangladesh: July 2014

    The Prime Ministers spoke about eliminating child marriage, January’s Bangladesh election, development goals and the Bangladeshi diaspora.

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

  • Young people lead community change at National Citizen Service Wales launch

    Young people were encouraged to volunteer to help their communities at the launch of the National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales.

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

  • 150 job or training placements for disabled people every working day

    The Prime Minister hails new figures on the first anniversary of Disability Confident campaign, as over 1,000 British businesses sign up to the campaign.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks anniversary of decision to establish the ICC

    The Foreign Secretary affirms UK commitment to international action against war criminals.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Egyptian ceasefire initiative in Gaza and Israel

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond urges parties in Gaza and Israel to take this opportunity to end hostilities.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 15 July 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the reshuffle and European Commission.

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

  • Women bishops: Nick Clegg statement

    The Deputy Prime Minister made a statement on today's vote by the General Synod of the Church of England approving women bishops.

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

  • UK / Germany Joint Statement on Commemorating Srebrenica

    The Foreign Secretary and German Foreign Minister reflect on commemorations of the victims of Srebrenica.

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

  • Greening: End child marriage in a generation

    Britain will lead international efforts to end child marriage within a generation,

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

  • Greening: End child marriage in a generation

    Britain will lead international efforts to end child marriage within a generation,

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new President of Syrian National Coalition

    William Hague welcomes Hadi al-Bahra’s election as National Coalition President & reiterates support for moderate opposition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges de-escalation in southern Israel and Gaza

    William Hague condemns rocket attacks on Israel and is deeply concerned by escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza.

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

  • Winners of Human Rights award in Uganda announced

    The EU Human Rights Defenders Award is granted to honour the achievements of a Human Rights defender in Uganda.

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

  • High Commissioner on Global Summit to end Sexual Violence

    The UK continues to encourage and call on Sri Lanka to endorse the Declaration to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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