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  • International Women's Day: UK tackles violence against women

    The UK will spearhead a new drive to save girls and women from the domestic violence and trafficking in poor countries

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

  • New support for Nepal's Gurkha communities

    As part of the expanded Gurkha Welfare Scheme the UK will supply remote Nepali communities in the Gurkha heartlands with clean water and sanitation, the International Development Secretary recently announced.

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

  • New support for Nepal's Gurkha communities

    UK aid will provide sanitation and clean water through the Gurkha Welfare Scheme for ex-servicemen and their families

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes progress in the Nepal Peace Process

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has welcomed significant progress in the Nepal Peace Process

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

  • UK welcomes agreement on outstanding issues of Nepal's Comprehensive Peace Accord

    A Foreign Office spokesperson said that progress on the integration and rehabilitation of the former Maoist combatants, and on a democratic and inclusive new constitution is now within Nepal's grasp.

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

  • Earthquake: British Embassy regrets loss of life in Nepal

    The Embassy will continue to do everything possible to help the local community and the Government of Nepal.

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

  • MDG 5 - Driving down maternal mortality in Nepal

    Nepal is on track for MDG 5. Childbirth is no longer the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age.

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  • Fighting for women’s rights in Nepal

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone meets the women who are helping their communities

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  • UK Ministers welcome landmine free Nepal

    The UK Government today congratulated Nepal for the successful clearance of its last remaining minefields and its designation as a landmine free country.

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

  • UK Government welcomes extension of Nepal’s Constituent Assembly

    A Foreign Office Minister welcomed the Nepali political parties’ agreement to extend the term of the Constituent Assembly for a further three months.

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

  • DFID Research: Planting without ploughing - zero-till wheat takes root

    Innovative partnerships enable the adoption of zero-tillage to sow wheat after rice in the Indo-Gangetic Plains

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  • Voices of Nepal - a human rights documentary

    The British Embassy in Nepal has highlighted human rights concerns in their documentary "Voices of Nepal" as the Human Rights Council start a review of Nepal's human rights situation.

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

  • A future for people and forests in Nepal

    How UKaid from DFID is helping rural communities in Nepal adapt to the effects of climate change by better management of the forest and its resources

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  • UK supports Nepal pride festival

    The British Ambassador, John Tucknott, and Embassy staff joined hands at the street parade in a show of support and solidarity with the sexual and gender minority communities of Nepal.

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

  • MDGs in focus - MDG 5: Maternal health in Nepal

    Maternal health in Nepal

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

  • Alan Duncan visits Nepal

    Video and photos of Minister of State for International Development, Alan Duncan MP, on a fact-finding visit to Nepal. It was his first overseas visit since he was appointed as Minister of State on 13 May 2010.

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

  • DFID Research: Managing forest rights in Nepal

    A DFID-funded Research into Use initiative is helping local communities in Nepal live with potential vulnerability induced by climate change

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  • DFID Research: Essential healthcare for newborn babies in Nepal

    Refresher training for health workers is transforming care practices for mothers and babies.

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  • DFID Research: equitable irrigation for the poor of Nepal

    Getting a fair share of water improves the livelihoods of poor farmers.

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