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From Closed organisation: Department for International Development (DFID)
  • UK steps up support for Iraqi victims of ISIL

    International Development Minister Desmond Swayne announces £20 million in life-saving new UK aid funding during visit to Iraq.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shapps: Solar energy key to fight against poverty

    Development Minister urges action to transform the household solar market across Africa.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Data matters: the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data

    Speech by International Development Secretary Justine Greening at the launch of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Urgent action needed to prevent famine in Yemen, warns Justine Greening

    International Development Secretary sets out £20 million package of emergency UK support and calls on other countries to also step up.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Britain to help 6.5 million girls in poor countries go to school

    The UK will help 6.5 million girls in the world’s poorest countries get a decent education over the next 5 years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Empowering women and girls around the world

    Justine Greening speech at the Transforming Economies: Empowering Girls and Women event in New York

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Greening: UK to ‘break chains of dependency’ for women around the world

    The UK has launched a new drive to tear down the barriers stopping women in the world’s poorest countries from getting jobs, helping thousands to lift themselves out of poverty.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Britain backs the Global Goals for Sustainable Development

    The new UN goals are a "major landmark in our fight against global poverty", says Development Secretary Justine Greening.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Statement from Desmond Swayne on situation in Ukraine

    Development Minister responds to news that UN and international aid agencies have been ordered to leave separatist-controlled areas of Ukraine.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Fairtrade Africa 10th Anniversary- Strathmore University

    Remarks by British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Girl 2030: A Global Goals short story

    Meet Mimi. Where will she be by 2030? Will she be a presidential hopeful? Or will she be hoping for help?

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  • What are the Global Goals?

    On 25 September 2015, the United Nations will adopt 17 Global Goals to end extreme poverty and build a better world by 2030. But what are they?

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The women who are making their countries wealthier

    Around the world, women are often locked out of the economy – from better paid jobs to accessing finance. But when women get the chance to work, it makes their communities and countries wealthier. Meet those leading the way …

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  • Justine Greening: UK aid to help tackle hunger during Rugby World Cup 2015

    Government will match public donations £1 for £1 up to £5m, as part of Rugby World Cup / ITV appeal in support of the World Food Programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Malaria death rates drop by 60%

    The Millennium Development Goals target on malaria has been achieved with a sharp drop in cases and mortality.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

    Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Continued UK Commitment to Women, Peace and Security

    Ministers met parliamentarians, civil society and diplomatic figures to share expertise on the Women, Peace and Security agenda and PSVI

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Kenya’s Economic Take-Off and How the UK Can Support It

    Remarks by Mark Lowcock, Permanent Secretary, Department for International Development (DFID)

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK doubles education support for refugees in Lebanon over next 3 years

    An additional £10 million per year for the next 3 years will support thousands more free school places and reach children not in schools.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Home Office Minister with responsibility for Syrian refugees appointed

    Richard Harrington will be responsible for coordinating and delivering work across government to resettle Syrian refugees in the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government