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Government backs new pioneering space projects that will apply UK expertise to tackling development problems across the globe.
The British Embassy in San Jose is now accepting project and activity proposals for the 2020/2021 financial year. We have extended the deadline to 15 April 2020.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Minister for Africa James Duddridge meets Sahel leaders and partners, championing the UK’s role in girls' education and ending preventable deaths.
At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon explained how the UK prioritises promoting and protecting human rights.
The British Embassy in Santo Domingo is now accepting activity and project proposals for the 2020/2021 financial year.
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Nick Whittingham, visited a UK funded project in Sololá.
UK aid workers have helped millions of people around the world this year.
The seven-year project across Africa, the Middle East and Asia will challenge endemic violent behaviour against women and girls.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Women, Peace and Security.
We are inviting people and organisations to share their views on the UK’s Voluntary National Review process and gather ideas on future stakeholder engagement.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK is supporting the project She Plays Safe (SPS) through the British Embassy in Caracas, as part of the #LeaveNoGirlBehind campaign.
UK aid will invest in more vaccines, prioritise access to healthcare for women and girls, and invest in research to diagnose and treat diseases.
Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) summit.
New UK aid will give over 20 million women and girls access to family planning per year over the next five years, saving tens of thousands of lives.
PM hosted Downing Street reception to celebrate girls’ education and entrepreneurship.
International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announces significant increase in support to empower female entrepreneurs and businesswomen across Africa.
New UK aid funding will help prevent deaths from unsafe abortion around the world.
The UK stated the reasons why it would vote against Russia's proposed amendment and encouraged other members to do the same.
The UK explained why they voted against the amendment proposed by Russia, regarding the resolution on child early and forced marriage.
The UK welcomed the cooperation of the DRC authorities, but remains concerned that investigations into serious crimes have not been balanced and urged authorities to combat impunity.
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