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  • 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

  • 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

  • UK High Commission & EU invite human rights award nominations

    EU HRD Uganda Award ‘15 recognises outstanding contributions to human rights

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

  • Crayons and Catharsis: Inspirational Women on IWD

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher hosts two guest blogposts from inspirational Lebanese women marking International Women's Day

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

  • New cash for innovative family support projects

    An extra £2.5 million in government funding to help charities and other groups support families going through relationship breakdown.

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

  • 'Not simply an Option'. Mari Kiviniemi on Gender Equality

    Ahead of International Women's Day, OECD Deputy Secretary General, Mari Kiviniemi, answers our questions on fighting gender inequality.

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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 4

    These newsletters provide information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) sessions.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's International Women's Day message

    Philip Hammond says that we should celebrate progress made on women’s rights globally, but more must be done.

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

  • 70% of children living with both birth parents – government promotes relationship support

    The number of children living with both birth parents has risen to 70%.

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

  • Hugo Swire urges end to violence in Bangladesh

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire urges an end to the last 60 days of violence and disruption in Bangladesh.

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

  • "It is time to get serious about wildlife crime."

    Statement by Ambassador Shearman of the UK Mission to the UN at the General Assembly informal meeting to commemorate World Wildlife Day

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

  • High Commission marks International Women’s Day in Kampala

    IWD is on Sunday 8 March 2015. UK works to support women’s rights in Uganda.

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

  • Human Rights Minister visits Geneva

    Baroness Anelay makes second visit to the Human Rights Council in Geneva and discusses key UN human rights priorities.

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

  • Grants to help boost diversity in senior school leadership

    Schools urged to bid for up to £30,000 to support school-led projects.

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

  • Baroness Anelay addresses Human Rights Council in Geneva

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay's intervention at the Human Rights Council in Geneva covered human rights, sexual violence in conflict, modern slavery, Syria and Libya.

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

  • Rob Wilson on youth social action

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at a Cabinet Office event to celebrate youth social action at the Royal Overseas League.

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

  • UN Women UK and Government Equalities Office Conference

    Nicky Morgan speaks on ‘Inspiring and shaping the future – progress towards gender equality’

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

  • Bridging the Social Divide Report

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published a report calling for social mobility and child poverty to be core business in the next Parliament

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  • Your Daughter’s Future

    New guide helps parents support daughters to make career choices

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