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  • Pilot of National Citizen Service to run in Wales in autumn 2014

    Nick Hurd MP, Minister for the Civil Society confirmed that there will be a pilot of National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales during 2014.

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

  • Women in Business Week starts in Nukus

    The British Embassy in partnership with the Karakalpakstan Branch of the Business Women’s Association are hosting the Women in Business Week

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

  • Women’s Business Council publishes ‘One Year On’ report

    Women’s equality in better place than ever before.

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

  • Joint Statement Expressing Support for Bucharest Pride Festival

    The statement is issued by the Representation to the European Commission and 18 embassies, including British Embassy Bucharest.

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

  • New report into body image during pregnancy and after birth

    Jenny Willott: “Women should focus on the joys of being a mother not losing weight.”

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

  • Civil Service Diversity & Equality team wins Disability Confident Award

    Civil Service team wins Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) prize for their work promoting the Disability Confident Campaign.

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

  • Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2014 recipients announced

    The prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2014 honours 111 outstanding UK volunteering groups.

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

  • #TimeToAct: 84 hours of global action to end sexual violence in conflict

    From early morning on Tuesday 10 June there will be 84 hours of global action to highlight the fight against sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • UK demands tougher action in UNSC on Syria

    UK stepping up efforts to ensure Syrian people receive aid they desperately need.

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

  • International Day of Peacekeepers

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds pays tribute to the dedication of UN peacekeepers in conflict-affected states.

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

  • Croatia presents law on wartime victims of sexual violence

    Zagreb Embassy supported introduction of Croatia's Law on the Rights of Victims of Sexual Violence from the war in Croatia.

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

  • British High Commission Pretoria hosts Model UN debate on PSVI

    In partnership with South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA ), the debate on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) was held at Pretoria High School for Girls on 23 May 2014.

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

  • Model UN debate on preventing sexual violence in conflict

    High Commissioner Judith Macgregor speaks at the model UN debate on preventing sexual violence in conflict event in Pretoria

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by murder of Pakistani woman stoned to death

    Foreign Secretary appalled by the death of Farzana Parveen who was stoned to death in Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Office troubled by sentencing of election monitors in Azerbaijan

    Foreign Office calls for Azerbaijan to respect role of civil society following latest prosecution.

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

  • Three Big Lottery Fund board members appointed

    Perdita Fraser, Elizabeth Passey and David Isaac will join the board of the Big Lottery Fund.

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

  • Seksualinio smurto problemai spręsti vieši renginiai

    Pasaulinio aukščiausio lygio susitikimo seksualinio smurto konfliktų metu problemai spręsti programoje numatyti ir vieši renginiai, kurie vyks tris dienas, nuo birželio 10 d. iki 12 d., Londono parodų centre ExCel.

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

  • FCO Minister extremely concerned about situation in Thailand

    Foreign Office Minister concerned by democratic deterioration, restrictions on media, expression and assembly in Thailand.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s pre-election message to Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague has sent a message of support to the Ukrainian people ahead of the presidential elections this weekend

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

  • Fifth round of EU-Laos Human Rights Dialogue held in Brussels

    A Lao delegation visited Brussels to attend the annual Human Rights Dialogue and made an official side visit to London.

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