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  • Government asks retailers to lead the way on transparent supply chains

    Recommendations on the steps that industry can take to help eradicate human rights abuses to be produced by the British Retail Consortium.

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

  • British Embassy Oslo supports Europride

    The British Embassy in Oslo has put up a fun display of rainbow-coloured balloons to show support for Europride which takes place in Oslo this week.

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

  • Mexico & UK at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    From 10-13 June in London the biggest ever summit on the issue of sexual violence in conflict was held. Over 128 countries were represented.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by verdicts on journalists in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary appalled by an Egyptian court returning guilty verdicts against Egyptian and international journalists.

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

  • New research on improved results for disadvantaged London pupils

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission publishes research on the factors behind improved results for disadvantaged London pupils.

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  • FCO welcomes new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

    Foreign Secretary welcomes appointment of Prince Zeid as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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

  • Hugo Swire statement at UN Human Rights Council

    UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea.

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

  • Williamas Hague'as ir Angelina Jolie uždaro pasaulinį susitikimą

    Užsienio reikalų sekretorius Williamas Hague‘as ir Jungtinių Tautų specialioji pasiuntinė pabėgėlių reikalams Angelina Jolie uždarė pasaulinį aukščiausio lygio susitikimą seksualinio smurto problemai spręsti.

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

  • End Sexual Violence in Conflict – Oslo Event

    On 11 June, we hosted a film screening and panel debate at Litteraturhuset as part of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

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

  • British Embassy in Dushanbe hosts a Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Summit in Dushanbe

    British Embassy in Dushanbe held an event on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative on 11 June 2014.

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

  • UK encourages Cameroon to pass a law against FGMs

    H.E Brian Olley addressing senators and parliamentarians during the June session in yaounde

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya

    Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned about increasing pressure on Russian NGOs

    Foreign Office Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern about increasing pressure on NGOs in Russia.

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

  • British Embassy Chisinau supports the Global ESVC Summit

    British Embassy Chisinau takes part in the global relay to support the End Sexual Violence in Conflict Summit in London

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

  • British values: article by David Cameron

    To mark the 799th anniversary of Magna Carta, the Prime Minister has written an article for the Mail on Sunday on British values.

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

  • Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014: local government, housing, fire, voluntary and community sectors

    Eric Pickles congratulates all those from local government, housing, fire, voluntary and community sectors recognised in Honours this year.

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2014, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • British Embassy hosts ESVC Summit Panel Discussion in Dublin

    “How Can We End Sexual Violence in Conflict?” was the focus of a panel discussion held at the British Embassy Dublin this week.

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

  • Minister welcomes sharp fall in appeals against benefit decisions

    The number of benefit decision appeals dropped by 79% to 32,546 between January and March 2014, compared to same time last year.

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

  • British High Commission Kampala hosts Time To Act mini-summit

    The mini-summit was part of the 84-hour Global Relay of events to mark the Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict Global Summit in London.

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