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  • Commonwealth Charter outlines institution’s values and beliefs

    For the first time in its sixty-four year history, the Commonwealth will have a formal Charter setting out its core values.

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

  • UK priorities in Yemen

    The UK is taking a leading role in coordinating international support for President Hadi to implement reform and tackle instability.

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

  • Coliseum lit up against #sexualviolence

    On Friday 8 March, International Women's Day, the Coliseum was lit up with images from the campaign launched by the UK Foreign Office

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

  • Women, Peace and Security

    How we are working within NATO to prevent sexual violence against women

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  • UK urges all parties in Lebanon to prioritise national interest

    Foreign Secretary underlines importance of all parties working together for national interest in Lebanon as challenges from Syria grow.

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

  • Troika welcomes agreements between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway welcome agreements between Sudan and South Sudan and urge rapid implementation.

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

  • Charity concerts to showcase Britain's cultural heritage

    In launching our Presidency of the G8, Prime Minister David Cameron commented that open societies and open governments will help drive lasting global prosperity.

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

  • Minister for Africa urges dialogue in Central African Republic

    Minister for Africa calls on all sides in Central African Republic to respect peace accord, resume dialogue and ensure safety of civilians.

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

  • "On Iran's nuclear programme, we are willing to look at any possibility that would take us forward. There's still plenty of time for negotiations."

    Ambassador Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque speaks to the Wiener Zeitung about her work as UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN Human Rights Council session

    Foreign Office Senior Minister of State, Baroness Warsi, comments on the conclusion of 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • Partnering with Portuguese companies to access Lusophone markets in Africa

    UKTI organised a conference in London to promote UK-Portuguese partnerships aiming to explore business opportunities in Angola and Mozambique.

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

  • UK supports OSCE work with police in Kyrgyzstan

    In 2012 the UK provided £115,000 towards a project run by the OSCE in Kyrgyzstan to support the police working in multi-ethnic communities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of UN mandate on Syria

    Foreign Secretary: evidence gathered by UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria will ensure those responsible for violations are held to account.

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

  • The UK and the OECD

    Keep up to date with how the UK and the OECD are working together to promote 'better policies for better lives' by following Nick's blog

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Bosco Ntaganda’s transfer to ICC

    Foreign Secretary says transfer of ICC indictee Bosco Ntaganda to The Hague marks hugely significant day for victims of conflict in region.

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

  • Helping girls get an education

    How small stipends from UK aid are helping thousands of girls get an education in Pakistan

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  • Human Rights Council Elections

    The UK is seeking election to the UN Human Rights Council for the term January 2014 to December 2016

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  • British Embassy Dublin, Ireland - Easter closing

    The British Embassy in Dublin will be closed on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April for the Easter weekend.

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

  • UNHRC: Commission of Inquiry into human rights abuses in North Korea

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire welcomes the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to establish an inquiry into North Korean human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Paraguay’s Foreign Minister in London

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, today met Paraguay’s Foreign Minister to discuss enhanced cooperation with Paraguay and Latin America.

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