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  • Flying the rainbow flag for IDAHO

    The British Embassy Tokyo celebrates IDAHO – the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • UK encourages Guatemala to keep tackling discrimination against LGTB community

    The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May.

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

  • Minister for Europe gravely concerned about human rights in Crimea

    Foreign Office notes worrying UNHCHR report showing deterioration in the human rights situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Indian election results

    UK Government congratulates India’s Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election success.

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

  • British Embassy Ljubljana marks International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Charge d'Affaires Christopher Yvon and British Council Director Conor Snowden issue a statement to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

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

  • Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights laws.

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

  • Gibraltar-Spain border delays: EU recommendations six months on

    Minister for Europe welcomes Gibraltar’s Chief Minister and calls for Spain to implement EU recommendations to reduce border delays.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Nigeria

    UK’s package of support to help locate missing Nigerian school girls welcomed by President Jonathan.

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

  • Human Rights in the DPRK

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea during a Westminster Hall Debate.

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

  • Ação pelo Dia Internacional contra a Homofobia e Transfobia

    Embaixadas da Bélgica, Países Baixos, Reino Unido, Suécia e Delegação da União Europeia vão levantar a bandeira do arco-íris

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

  • Address to 2014 International Business Women's Conference

    Villers discusses improved economic opportunities for women and the progress made addressing gender imbalances in business and public life

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

  • Foreign Office calls for release of 7 Bahá’í leaders held in Iran

    On the 6th anniversary of their incarceration, Hugh Robertson calls for the release of 7 Bahá’í Leaders held in Iran.

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

  • FCO marks International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance first plenary meetings under the UK chairmanship

    Senior FCO Minister, Baroness Warsi hosts high profile dignitaries to mark the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

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

  • Female entrepreneurs set to benefit from superfast broadband

    Minister for Women Nicky Morgan announces a new £1million challenge fund to help women grow their business online.

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

  • Asian Business Awards, Edgbaston, Friday 9 May 2014

    Sajid Javid's speech to the Asian Business Awards.

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

  • La guerra contra las mujeres

    Proyección y coloquio del documental que habla sobre el uso de la violación de mujeres y niñas como arma de guerra a través del relato de 11 mujeres en 3 continentes diferentes

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

  • FCO Minister comments on 20th Anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

    Minister for Europe calls for renewed effort by all parties to find a permanent solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes South Sudan peace agreement

    Minister for Africa welcomes agreement but expresses grave concerns over human rights violations and continued fighting.

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

  • UK experts arrive in Nigeria

    UK team has arrived in Abuja to support Nigerian government in its response to the abduction of over 200 school girls.

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

  • Women in combat roles

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced that a review into whether women can serve in combat roles has been brought forward.

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