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Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond celebrates the progress made around the world on women’s rights
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond underlined the UK’s long-term commitment to Afghanistan and support for the National Unity Government
Speech given by Baroness Anelay on Thursday the 25th February at a Women for Women International event
British Embassy Kabul Strategic Programme Fund bidding round now open.
UK Aid through Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) is supporting the reconstruction of essential canal systems in Bamyan Province.
The UK’s Girls Education Challenge is providing opportunities for both children and teachers through new community-based education classes.
Minister Tobias Ellwood calls for an end to violent attacks on Afghan civilians.
Mr Dominic Jermey CVO OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
The talks focussed on strengthening security and defence co-operation while agreeing to work together closely on counter-terrorism and cyber.
Through UKaid support, afghan widows like Zarghona are now able to support their families by using greenhouses to grow cucumbers.
UK has helped to establish the Baidara Hospital which is providing better healthcare facilities to the residents of Nangarhar province.
An Afghan carpet business has increased its international sales, created over 300 jobs and is producing high quality yarn in Afghanistan.
Sohila (a rural Afghan girl) can now attend accelerated learning classes in her community organised by UK supported NGO Save the Children.
Afghan businesses helped by the UK-supported Afghanistan Rural Enterprise Development Program (AREDP) showcased their products in Bamiyan
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has thanked UK troops working towards a more peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan while in Kabul yesterday
The Afghanistan Rural Enterprise Development Program (AREDP) provides support to businesses to help boost income and employment opportunities in Afghanistan.
The Afghanistan Business Innovative Fund (ABIF) supports innovative businesses, to help boost income and employments in Afghanistan.
It’s never too late to learn! Accelerated learning gives girls in Afghanistan the chance to study.
AREDP helps small and medium sized businesses boost income and employment opportunities in rural areas.
Afghanistan’s future security will be boosted by the work of the country’s first female officer cadets, Britain’s first female Armed Forces minister has said.
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