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  • Britain sends relief supplies to Vanuatu

    A Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane has departed for Vanuatu

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

  • UK’s Permanent Secretary for DFID arrives in Bangladesh

    Mark Lowcock, UK’s Permanent Secretary for the Department for International Development arrives in Bangladesh.

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

  • UK provides emergency assistance in wake of Cyclone Pam

    Britain provides humanitarian aid to assist recovery efforts

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

  • Fourth anniversary of Syria crisis

    Statement from International Development Secretary on the four year anniversary of the conflict in Syria

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

  • Fundamental rights debated in Macedonia

    British Embassy supports debate on fundamental rights within programme assistance to Macedonia.

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

  • British school teachers visit Jordan

    Teachers from the UK travelled to Zaatari camp this week to visit staff and pupils affected by the Syria conflict.

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

  • UK matches Red Nose Day funds raised by UK schools

    The UK will match up to £10 million raised by school children to help Comic Relief transform the lives of children.

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

  • Premier Skills and DFID to Tackle Violence Against Women in Kenya

    British Council, Premier League and DFID in joint effort to use football to tackle violence against women and girls in Kenya

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

  • Annual Human Rights report 2014

    The 2014 Foreign Office annual report on Human Rights and Democracy sets out steps taken to promote and protect human rights.

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

  • Ebola outbreak: An update on the UK's response in West Africa

    Development Secretary Justine Greening gave an update to the House of Commons on Britain's work to beat Ebola in Sierra Leone and beyond.

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

  • DFID supporting women farmers in Lower Shabelle, Somalia

    DFID supporting Somalia women farmers in Lower Shabelle

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  • International Women's Day 2015: message from Nick Clegg

    The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a video message to celebrate International Women's Day and to invite everyone to get involved.

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

  • Minister visits Manchester to thank UK Ebola workers

    Baroness Northover visited Manchester today to praise medics’ work in combatting Ebola and helping the world prepare for future crises.

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

  • Minister praises Leeds-based FGM campaigners

    Baroness Northover meets anti-female genital mutilation group The Gambia Volunteers Trust

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

  • Justine Greening: International activism for girls and women

    The International Development Secretary calls on activists to continue the fight for women’s rights and to help build a world where every girl can reach her potential.

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

  • AWEF Networking event

    A networking event to meet potential suppliers who can deliver the AWEF programme, aiming to improve growth opportunities for women.

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

  • New DFID/Islamic Development Bank Initiative

    This initiative is to empower women economically in Egypt, Jordan and the OPTs

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

  • Engineering her way to an independent life

    Meet Swapna - a girl who is going places in Bangladesh with a little help from UK aid.

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  • Parveen: A woman empowered and valued in Bangladesh

    This International Women’s Day, meet the community care worker who is helping to improve the lives of girls and women in Dhaka.

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  • European Union confirms nearly $30m for the Turks and Caicos

    The EU confirmed nearly US$30m to support education and business in TCI at an EU Overseas Countries and Territories meeting 24-26 February.

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