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  • UK concludes chairmanship of global business best practice initiative

    Minister James Duddridge opens plenary of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative, concluding the UK’s chairmanship

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

  • Minister welcomes resumption of Colombian peace talks

    After yesterday's announcement of renewed peace talks, the UK has expressed its support for their progress.

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

  • Hugo Swire reaffirms relationships with Latin America

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire visited Costa Rica, Guatemala & Colombia this week to expand and deepen UK’s relationships in the region.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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

  • Supporting survivors of sexual violence in Colombia

    A case study on supporting survivors of sexual violence in Colombia from the 2013 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges dialogue in Venezuela

    As violent protests continue in Venezuela, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has called for restraint.

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

  • 2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security

    William Hague's speech on receiving the ‘2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security’ at Georgetown University, Washington DC.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary in Latin America to promote UK security and prosperity

    Foreign Secretary visits Colombia and Brazil, leading democracies in a region of huge economic potential and growing political weight in the world.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade reception

    In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meets with President Santos in Colombia

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met with President Juan Manuel Santos at the Presidential Palace in Colombia today as part of his record breaking trade visit to Latin America.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reiterates support for Colombian peace process

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today met President Santos of Colombia during his visit to London.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Colombia

    Minister for Latin America Jeremy Browne discussed trade, security, prosperity and improved bilateral relations when he met the President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos in Bogotá.

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