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  • One year on: supporting female talent in the energy sector

    Nicky Morgan speaks at the POWERful Women ‘one year on’ event and urges energy companies to continue nurturing and developing female talent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

    ​​​Equalities Minister Caroline Dinenage marks the government’s commitment to advancing LGB&T equality.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New research shows seven is heaven for girls and sports

    Report suggests increased self-consciousness and lower confidence after Year 3 can stop girls participating in sport

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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 5

    This newsletter gives an update on the UK’s 59th CSW programme and outcomes of the session

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

  • By investing in women, you invest in business: Nicky Morgan

    Women and Equalities Minister speaks at the launch of Cranfield University’s Female FTSE 2015.

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

  • Awards announced from £2 million homophobic bullying fund

    Funds awarded to projects to train school staff and provide support for pupils affected by homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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

  • Government funds pilots to help women find quality part-time jobs

    Timewise accreditation scheme will allow 10 local authorities to launch pilots to find jobs for people who need to balance work and family.

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

  • Celebrating Women in Business conference

    Nicky Morgan speaks on ‘Unlocking the Potential of Female Entrepreneurs’.

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

  • GEO invited to speak about UK Body Confidence Campaign at CSW59

    Helene Reardon-Bond delivers a speech on the UK’s work to address poor body confidence and encourage diverse representations of all people

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

  • UK statement at the Commission on the Status of Women

    Baroness Northover, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DfID delivers UK statement on gender equality at the UN

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

  • UK participation at Commission on the Status of Women

    Helene Reardon-Bond delivers speech reaffirming the UK's commitment to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms.

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

  • School Reform Minister celebrates International Women’s Day

    School Reform Minister marks International Women’s Day with a visit to a new specialist maths school with 43% female intake.

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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 4

    These newsletters provide information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) sessions.

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

  • UN Women UK and Government Equalities Office Conference

    Nicky Morgan speaks on ‘Inspiring and shaping the future – progress towards gender equality’

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

  • Your Daughter’s Future

    New guide helps parents support daughters to make career choices

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

  • Supporting carers to stay in paid employment

    Ministers have launched a series of pilots exploring ways to help carers balance work with their caring responsibilities.

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

  • Revenge porn helpline launched by government

    On Sunday 8th February Women and Equalities Minister Nicky Morgan launched a helpline to support victims of ‘revenge porn’.

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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 3

    This newsletter provides information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59th session.

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

  • Nicky Morgan Law Society Speech

    The progress of women working in the legal profession

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

  • "Meet a Mentor" events for female entrepreneurs

    Business mentoring for female business owners across the country.

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