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  • #TimeToAct: 84 hours of global action to end sexual violence in conflict

    From early morning on Tuesday 10 June there will be 84 hours of global action to highlight the fight against sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • UK demands tougher action in UNSC on Syria

    UK stepping up efforts to ensure Syrian people receive aid they desperately need.

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

  • International Day of Peacekeepers

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds pays tribute to the dedication of UN peacekeepers in conflict-affected states.

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

  • Croatia presents law on wartime victims of sexual violence

    Zagreb Embassy supported introduction of Croatia's Law on the Rights of Victims of Sexual Violence from the war in Croatia.

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

  • British High Commission Pretoria hosts Model UN debate on PSVI

    In partnership with South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA ), the debate on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) was held at Pretoria High School for Girls on 23 May 2014.

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

  • Model UN debate on preventing sexual violence in conflict

    High Commissioner Judith Macgregor speaks at the model UN debate on preventing sexual violence in conflict event in Pretoria

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by murder of Pakistani woman stoned to death

    Foreign Secretary appalled by the death of Farzana Parveen who was stoned to death in Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Office troubled by sentencing of election monitors in Azerbaijan

    Foreign Office calls for Azerbaijan to respect role of civil society following latest prosecution.

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

  • Three Big Lottery Fund board members appointed

    Perdita Fraser, Elizabeth Passey and David Isaac will join the board of the Big Lottery Fund.

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

  • Seksualinio smurto problemai spręsti vieši renginiai

    Pasaulinio aukščiausio lygio susitikimo seksualinio smurto konfliktų metu problemai spręsti programoje numatyti ir vieši renginiai, kurie vyks tris dienas, nuo birželio 10 d. iki 12 d., Londono parodų centre ExCel.

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

  • Seksualinio smurto problemai spręsti vieši renginiai

    Pasaulinio aukščiausio lygio susitikimo seksualinio smurto konfliktų metu problemai spręsti programoje numatyti ir vieši renginiai, kurie vyks tris dienas, nuo birželio 10 d. iki 12 d., Londono parodų centre ExCel.

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

  • FCO Minister extremely concerned about situation in Thailand

    Foreign Office Minister concerned by democratic deterioration, restrictions on media, expression and assembly in Thailand.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s pre-election message to Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague has sent a message of support to the Ukrainian people ahead of the presidential elections this weekend

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

  • Fifth round of EU-Laos Human Rights Dialogue held in Brussels

    A Lao delegation visited Brussels to attend the annual Human Rights Dialogue and made an official side visit to London.

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

  • UN imposes sanctions on terror group Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes addition of Boko Haram on UN sanctions list.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for return to democracy in Thailand

    Following a military-led coup in Thailand today, the Foreign Secretary has called for calm and a return to democracy.

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

  • Foreign Office meeting with Russian Deputy Ambassador

    Senior Foreign Office official meets Russian Deputy Ambassador and urges Russia to step back from actions provoking instability in Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Russian and Chinese veto of ICC referral

    William Hague welcomes wide international support for ICC referral and pledges to continue to work for accountability in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in China

    Foreign Secretary condemns the terrorist attack in Xinjiang, China, which killed more than 30 people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns latest bomb attacks in Nigeria

    Foreign Secretary condemns the double bomb attack in the marketplace in Jos, Central Nigeria, which killed over 100 people.

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