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  • "All women have the right to live free from discrimination and violence."

    Statement by Baroness Northover, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for International Development, at the 59th Session on the UN Commission on the Status of Women

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

  • Supporting new town and parish councils

    Stephen Williams on the role new town and parish councils will take in the Community Rights programme

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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

  • High Commissioner hosts Brass For Africa Concert

    British Army bandsmen join forces with children's brass band

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

  • Charge’ d’Affaires Simon Mustard visits Zarqa

    Charge’ d’Affaires visits a women’s Vocational Training Centre and an ice cream factory that has been supported by the DFID funded Nomou Initiative

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

  • Traineeships programme helping many into apprenticeships and jobs

    New report reveals high satisfaction rate, with majority of young people, employers and providers happy with quality of traineeships.

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

  • Apprenticeships no longer just 'jobs for the boys'

    More than a million women started apprenticeships between 2010 to 2011 and 2013 to 2014.

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

  • Public invitation to attend unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square

    Ceremony for the the historic new statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square on 14 March will be open to all.

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

  • Indian Troops contribution to First World War honoured

    The Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid today lead a multi-faith evening event to commemorate the centenary of the second battle of Neuve Chapelle.

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

  • Public invited to see Indian Finance Minister unveil new statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square

    Shri Arun Jaitley, the Indian Finance Minister, is set to unveil the new statue of Mahatma Gandhi this Saturday as part of a two day visit to the UK.

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

  • British Residence in Belgrade named after Elsie Inglis

    On the occasion of the WW1 Centenary and the International Women’s Day, Ambassador Keefe named the Residence in Belgrade “Elsie Inglis House”.

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

  • Communities Minister celebrates English language learners in Bradford

    Stephen Williams presented certificates to 50 women who have taken steps to integrate into British life by learning to speak English.

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

  • Vince Cable celebrates ‘outstanding progress’ for women on boards

    Event highlights the excellent progress made to date by the FTSE 100 in increasing female representation on their boards to 22.8%.

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

  • Experta británica en diversidad sexual visita Chile

    Experta británica en diversidad sexual orientará a empresas chilenas sobre cómo gestionar la diversidad sexual en el trabajo.

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

  • Final decision letter on public library provision in Sheffield

    Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to direct a local inquiry into Sheffield Council's library provision

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  • 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

  • UK course shows commitment to Tanzania in help tackling organised crime and the rule of law

    On 9 March the second “7 Steps to Case Building” workshop was open in Dar Es Salaam. The workshop is funded by British High Commission Dar es Salaam and presented in partnership with the Tanzanian Judiciary, Attorney General…

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

  • Forward into the 5th Century of Thailand-UK Relations

    On the occasion of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s gracious presided over the launch of the “Forward into the 5th Century of Thailand-UK Relations” on 7 March 2015 at Central Embassy (Ground Floor).

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

  • Pioneering investment fund brings social finance to the arts

    The £7 million Arts Impact Fund brings together public, private and charitable investment and will bring social investment to the arts.

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

  • The valiant troops of the world wars celebrated this Commonwealth Day

    Secretary of state celebrates the contribution of Commonwealth troops in the world wars.

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