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  • Baroness Anelay on conclusion of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief

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

  • New research shows seven is heaven for girls and sports

    Report suggests increased self-consciousness and lower confidence after Year 3 can stop girls participating in sport

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

  • New members appointed to Big Lottery Fund UK Board as chair is re-appointed

    Francis Maude has appointed Natalie Campbell and Rachael Robathan as members of the Big Lottery Fund UK Board.

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

  • Minister welcomes Human Rights Council resolution condemning situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.

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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 5

    This newsletter gives an update on the UK’s 59th CSW programme and outcomes of the session

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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

  • Special Olympics GB race to World Games with £2 million funding

    £2 million funding boost will help 115 athletes prepare for 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

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

  • By investing in women, you invest in business: Nicky Morgan

    Women and Equalities Minister speaks at the launch of Cranfield University’s Female FTSE 2015.

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

  • Social entrepreneurs urged to apply for PowerUP scheme to help address gang culture

    Two Cabinet Office funded schemes will help social entrepreneurs create positive social change across London, the South East and Liverpool.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns latest Boko Haram abductions

    Africa Minister James Duddridge appalled by abhorrent abduction of women and children in northern Nigeria.

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

  • Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

    The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online.

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

  • Women on boards numbers almost doubled in last 4 years

    Significant progress continues to be made with increased gender diversity in the boardrooms of the UK’s top companies.

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

  • Awards announced from £2 million homophobic bullying fund

    Funds awarded to projects to train school staff and provide support for pupils affected by homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned by detention of women's rights activists in China

    The Foreign Office has expressed concern at the arrest and detention of five women's rights activists in China.

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

  • Independent Living Fund reappointment of Chair and Vice Chair of board of trustees

    Stephen Jack OBE and Professor Peter Cooke reappointed as Chair and Vice Chair of the Independent Living Fund board of trustees.

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

  • Changes in Notarial and documentary services on 1st April in Spain

    Marriage documentation services for British nationals who wish to marry in Spain will be centralised at the British Consulate General in Madrid and sent out by post

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

  • Stonewall’s workplace equality guides introduced in Bolivia

    Jasmine O’Connor, Stonewall’s Head of International Campaign, visited La Paz and met representatives of Bolivian LGBT organisations.

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva, UK Statement on Myanmar

    The UK delivers a statement on the human rights situation in Myanmar during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, Ms Yanghee Lee,16 March 2015.

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

  • Business Compact signatories

    150 businesses have already signed up to the Business Compact, from a wide range of sectors including legal, retail, finance and energy.

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