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  • The Coca-Cola company and the UK government strengthen girls’ education and economic opportunities in Nigeria

    Coca-Cola and DFID to invest £7 million in an initiative to help 10,000 marginalised girls in Nigeria.

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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

  • Minister for Africa updates Parliament on Diego Garcia

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds updated Parliament on work to protect the environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory

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

  • Serbia: Call for proposals: Serbia and Kosovo

    The British Embassy in Serbia is issuing a call for proposals under its Conflict Prevention Programme 2014-2015.

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

  • Central America Business Conference

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the UK government's support for British businesses in Central America at the trade conference.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: tackling violence against women and girls overseas

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 6 March 2014 by Lynne Featherstone MP.

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

  • UK welcomes progress in Fiji’s return to democracy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire calls for an election that meets international democratic standards.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • Greening: it’s time to break the silence on early and forced marriage

    Ahead of International Women's Day, International Development Secretary says global action must be taken to stop girls being forced into marriage.

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

  • Transform Her Future: breaking the silence on early and forced marriage

    Justine Greening's keynote speech at the Transform Her Future event hosted by Plan UK, Girls Not Brides and the Gender and Development Network.

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

  • Climate change: DFID wins award for clean cooking initiative

    DFID funds research to improve women's access to clean energy and quality of life.

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

  • FCO Minister for Middle East condemns bombing in Bahrain

    Hugh Robertson condemns bomb attack that killed three policemen in Bahrain and urges constructive dialogue

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

  • Green Growth Summit II

    Opening Speech by Secretary of State Edward Davey at the Green Growth Summit II

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

  • Green Growth Group Ministers' statement on climate and energy framework for 2030

    Green Growth Group Ministers issued the following joint statement on 3 March 2014

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

  • Human Rights Council Intervention

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Syria, North Korea, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Preventing Sexual violence in Conflict at the UN HRC.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Ukraine at EU Foreign Ministers meeting

    Minister for Europe spoke about Ukraine and Russian intervention when arriving at the EU Foreign Affairs Council today.

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

  • Conference on Freedom of Expression in Kazakhstan

    Welcome remarks given by Deputy Head of Mission on 28 February. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered

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

  • "We condemn any act of aggression against Ukraine"

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for January 2014

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for January 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for de-escalation of tensions in Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague deeply concerned at the escalation of tensions in Ukraine, and the decision of the Russian parliament to authorise military action.

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