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From Secretary of State for International Development
  • UNICEF report on child deaths

    Justine Greening responds to a UNICEF report on child mortality.

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

  • Syria chemical weapons attack

    The government’s response following the Syria chemical weapons attack.

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

  • Act now or risk a lost generation, warns Greening

    The international community must step up its support for refugee children.

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

  • PM: World must not fail a generation of Syrians

    The world risks failing a generation of Syrians if aid agencies don’t get safe access to reach people in desperate need inside the country, Prime Minister David Cameron warned today.

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

  • Two million people have now fled Syria

    The number of refugees forced to flee fighting in Syria has reached 2 million people – half of whom are children, United Nations reveals.

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

  • Iron brew! Life-saving tea could help mums and babies worldwide

    UK backs new ‘super tea’ to save lives of iron-deficient mothers and to help keep their newborns healthy.

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

  • New Chairman of CDC’s Board

    Graham Wrigley has been appointed as the new Chairman of CDC’s Board following a competitive process.

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

  • New UK support for 700,000 people affected by 2012 floods

    The UK is providing seeds, shelter and training to help people in Pakistan recover from last year’s widespread floods.

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

  • A million children forced to flee fighting in Syria

    The number of children forced to flee Syria has now reached 1 million, the United Nations has said.

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

  • Scottish cops to help Malawi prepare for 2014 elections

    Police officers travel to Malawi to share their expertise on riot training and public disorder.

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

  • DFID invests to save millions from deadly diseases

    Millions of lives could be saved by new health treatments to combat some of the world’s most debilitating and deadly diseases, following support from the UK government.

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

  • Corrupt businessman jailed thanks to UK aid supported crime unit

    City of London Police’s Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit successfully prosecutes case.

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

  • Greening urges UK to back ‘unsung heroes’ of aid

    On World Humanitarian Day, Justine Greening calls on the public to thank aid workers who risk their lives to deliver aid around the world.

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

  • Safe homes for Haiti as deadly hurricane season approaches

    The UK is helping to avert a crisis by moving 17,500 people – already displaced by disasters – out of temporary tents and into secure homes.

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

  • Helping the people of Syria in their time of need

    Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, writing on the impact of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Originally published in The Muslim Weekly, 9 August 2013

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

  • Largest ever UK disaster response for Syria crisis

    David Cameron announces £175 million in humanitarian aid for the Syrian crisis.

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

  • UK helps contain deadly Somalia polio outbreak

    Justine Greening backs the fight against polio with £10 million for vital polio vaccination campaign in Somalia and Kenya

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

  • Social Impact Investment Forum

    The Social Impact Investment Forum, a G8 event, was held on 6 June 2013.

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

  • Syria crisis deaths reach 100,000

    International Development Secretary responds to news reports of Syria crisis deaths reaching 100,000.

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

  • UN reports Syria death toll now above 100,000

    Justine Greening responds to UN report on 100,000 deaths in Syria

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