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  • Call for Bids – Human Rights and Democracy Programme Fund

    The bidding round for the Human Rights and Democracy Programme is extended until 7 March 2014 Friday

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

  • Working with South African partners to protect rhinos, elephants and tigers

    High Commissioner Judith Macgregor convened 60 civic leaders and youth activists to show support for efforts to end the illegal wildlife trade.

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

  • New support to Gurkha heartlands

    Britain will provide clean water and sanitation to retired Gurkha soldiers, their families and communities in Nepal.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by arrest of journalists in Egypt

    William Hague concerned by press restrictions in Egypt, and urges interim government to demonstrate commitment to free expression.

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

  • The UK announces a range of measures to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

    How the UK is helping to stop the practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) both in the UK and internationally.

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

  • UK looks forward to continuing bilateral defense assistance

    UK has a long-standing programme of bilateral defence assistance with Armenia. We will continue bilateral defence engagement with Armenia

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Fund in Mexico: Call for Bids

    The Human Rights and Democracy Fund 2014 – 2015 in Mexico is now open for the submission of project proposals.

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

  • International Development Minister visits Burkina Faso to see progress in ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

    Ahead of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Lynne Featherstone visits African country making good progress in eliminating FGM/C.

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

  • The importance of open societies and economies in Asia Pacific

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague sets out five principles that will be crucial for success of countries adapting to a changing world.

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

  • Inauguration of the Provincial police Office of Bas-Congo in DRC

    UK Ambassador to the DRC attended the inauguration of the Provincial police Headquarters of Bas-Congo, built with UK aid's support.

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

  • UK to provide refuge to vulnerable Syrian refugees

    Nick Clegg confirms that the UK will be providing refuge to some of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees.

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

  • Greening: UK will focus on frontier economic development

    Britain to increase investment in emerging economies and partner with leading companies to improve business conditions in Africa and South Asia.

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

  • Smart aid: Why it's all about jobs

    Justine Greening discusses the role of business in economic growth at the London Stock Exchange.

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

  • UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia visits Naypyidaw, Myitkyina and Rangoon 28-30 January

    UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia Hugo Swire arrives in Burma on Tuesday 28th January for a three-day visit.

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

  • Gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence teams.

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

  • 2014 Wings to Fly scholars

    Speech at the commissioning of 2000 Wings to Fly Scholars for the 2014 Secondary School intake

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

  • UN-Kuwait High Level Pledging Conference on Syria

    Justine Greening pledges an additional £100 million for the Syria crisis.

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

  • Could you help save lives in a disaster zone?

    Inventors can now get funding to develop ideas that could help save lives in a humanitarian crisis, thanks to a new fund backed by the UK Government.

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

  • Britain leads the way at crucial Syria conference and urges other countries to step up

    Justine Greening announces a further £100 million to the UN's latest Syria crisis appeal at pledging conference in Kuwait.

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

  • UK provides schoolbooks for a generation of children in Lebanon

    80,000 Syrian refugee children and over 220,000 Lebanese schoolchildren will receive a set of academic textbooks thanks to UK support.

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