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The UK is providing £18.5 million in new funding to increase the involvement of Afghan women in upcoming elections and to reduce violence
In the first aid coordination meeting, donors agree to prioritise girls and women in the response to Typhoon Haiyan.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Countries and humanitarian agencies meet to commit to protecting girls and women in emergencies.
Secretary of State Justine Greening speech on protecting girls and women from all forms violence and abuse in emergency situations
DFID brings together donors, the UN and NGOs to make commitments to ensure girls and women are protected in emergencies.
Prime Minister David Cameron announces new support for businesses across the Middle East and North Africa at the World Islamic Economic Forum.
Speech by Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for International Development on the need for more skilled health workers in the world's poorest countries.
A recent report highlights the need to look at the types of obstacles preventing girls’ from completing their education
UK to match-fund Discovery Communications' £12.3 million investment in girls' education
The UK support to the Global Fund is helping to bring healthcare to the doorstep of rural Ethiopians through the training and deployment of health extension workers.
The Indonesian government is working to improve healthcare services to people living in remote islands by sending medical help through professionals and advocates.
A DFID project expected to save over £162million ($250million) has won Best International Procurement Project of the Year at the CIPS Awards
How UK support to BRAC is helping the poorest and most vulnerable women improve their lives in rural Bangladesh.
How UK support is helping Somali women have safer childbirths.
Research into using microbicides to help women protect themselves from HIV is being funded by the Department for International Development (DFID).
UK backs new ‘super tea’ to save lives of iron-deficient mothers and to help keep their newborns healthy.
Voting is currently open for the Saving Lives at Birth People’s Choice Award
The International Development Research Centre are looking for a senior programme specialist to help lead a new global initiative
Mr. Chandler also presented certificates to some 25 women who participated at a series of workshops funded under the project.
Lynne Featherstone launches a new programme to improve the prospects of girls and women in Nigeria
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