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  • Over 175 UK employers pledge to give women a voice in the workplace

    A record 2 million employees covered by the Government’s Think, Act, Report scheme

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

  • Foreign Secretary says EU will impose sanctions on Ukraine

    Leaving the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the sanctions which the EU is imposing on Ukraine.

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

  • Baroness Warsi concludes visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi promoted Islamic Finance and religious tolerance during her visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns indefensible violence and deaths in Ukraine

    On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague called on Ukrainian government to prevent further violence.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Korean family reunions

    First reunions of North & South Korean families in four years began today. A positive step bringing together those separated by conflict.

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

  • FCO Minister summons Ukrainian Ambassador to UK

    Ukrainian Ambassador summoned to the FCO over shocking violence in Ukraine.

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

  • Pasaulinis susitikimas: seksualinio smurto stabdymas konfliktuose

    Aukščiausio lygio susitikimas, kuriame bus sprendžiama, kaip nutraukti seksualinį smurtą konfliktų metu, vyks birželio 10-13 d.d. Londone

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

  • £11 million funding to boost opportunities for young people

    41 voluntary and community sector organisations will be granted a total of £11 million to encourage young people to help others through social action.

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

  • Prominent Vietnamese blogger has appeal rejected

    Vietnamese human rights blogger, Le Quoc Quan, found guilty of tax evasion despite widespread concern that his initial arrest was politically motivated.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for calm in Ukraine and condemns violence

    Minister for Europe David Lidington calls for calm followed by “urgent and genuine steps” to address the causes of discontent in Ukraine.

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

  • The British High Commission is seeking bids to its Human Rights & Democracy Programme in Nigeria.

    The British High Commission is seeking bids to its Human Rights and Democracy Programme in Nigeria. Further details are contained

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

  • FCO Minister visits Tunisia

    FCO Minister, Hugh Robertson, visits Tunisia, welcomes progress and pledges continued UK support for the democratic transition.

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

  • Baroness Warsi speech at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

    Baroness Warsi delivered a speech in Muscat on religious tolerance and highlighted the example that Oman provides for other countries.

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

  • UK and Colombia working to tackle sexual violence

    During his visit to Colombia the Foreign Secretary William Hague announced two UK-funded projects to tackle sexual violence.

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

  • UK responds to UN report on Human Rights in DPRK

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire welcomes UN Commission spotlight on human rights in DPRK and calls for end to impunity for violators.

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

  • Better care for mental health crisis

    A new agreement between police and the NHS seeks to improve mental health crisis care

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

  • Canada-UK Joint Declaration Refreshed

    Foreign Secretary & Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister take part in second annual meeting to review & refresh the Canada-UK Joint Declaration.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Fund-Bid Round 2014-15

    The first bid round for Guatemala and Honduras is now open for the submission of project proposals.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets South Sudanese Foreign Minister

    Minister for Africa urges rapid progress on political talks in South Sudan, investigation into human rights abuses and outlines UK support.

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

  • Resumption of settlement talks in Cyprus

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.

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