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  • Nicky Morgan urges employers to tackle the gender pay gap

    New statistics out today show the gender pay gap remains static at 19.2 per cent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Women in rail

    The rail sector is not hiring or promoting sufficient numbers of women.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government increases support to Devolution Programme in Kenya

    The programme will help to ensure that basic services continue to be delivered, while sustainable systems are developed, adding special focus on women youth and climate mitigation

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Research finds women paid less than men in 90% of sectors

    New report shows women working in financial and insurance sectors among the worst affected.

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  • UK statement to the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (Working Session No.12 and 13)

    "Ensuring that basic human right - that all citizens should be able to live their lives free from targeted abuse such as hate crime."

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay visits Iraq and Turkey

    Baroness Anelay announces £800,000 of UK support for gender equality and tackling sexual violence in conflict.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 30 employer pledges made following Disability Confident event

    Employers have pledged to do more to support disabled jobseekers after an event held by Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Workshops in Tamil Nadu to end violence against women

    Hosted by the British Deputy High Commission Chennai the workshops will be held in Chennai from 18 to 23 November.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Equality's lasting appeal finds form in Magna Carta

    British Consul General Caroline Wilson expects the Magna Carta's tour in Hong Kong to reinforce the pledge of all enlightened societies to end discrimination of all forms

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "Photographer Lee uses the poppy, in all its colours, as a metaphor for women caught up around the world in war."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew rycroft of the UK Mission to the United Nations at the Opening Ceremony of the "Poppies: Women and War" Photography Exhibit

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Giving Tuesday Parliamentary reception 2015: Rob Wilson speech

    Rob Wilson spoke at a reception for people organising Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving on 1 December 2015, and their MPs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Joint statement on Human Rights in infringements

    The European Union Head of Delegation,the Heads of Mission of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,Germany, Ireland, Italy,the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Canada, Norway, Switzerl…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Sierra Leone on eliminating Ebola

    Foreign Secretary welcomes Sierra Leone reaching Ebola zero. UK stands with Sierra Leoneans as they continue long journey of recovery.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Promoting human rights of LGBTI citizens in Albania

    The Spectrum Representative for Europe met with the U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons in Tirana

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Human Rights Minister marks day to end crimes against journalists

    Baroness Anelay marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and remembers the threat facing journalists

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan: Lord Davies review on women on boards

    Education Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities speaks about the importance of improving the gender balance on British boards.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Embassy Juba spokesperson welcomes the AU Commission of Inquiry report

    The United Kingdom welcomes the publication of the AU Commission of Inquiry report on South Sudan which was published on the 27 October.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Davies: FTSE 350 boards should be 33% female by 2020

    Lord Davies’ final report includes a target for more female board members in the UK's 350 largest companies.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Women of the future summit

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan speaks about government priorities for achieving gender equality and removing barriers to women’s success.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Delivering real equality

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan speaks about government priorities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality at PinkNews Awards.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government