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UK Government and civil society unite in preparations to defend the rights of women and girls globally.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Welcome to the latest edition of the women’s engagement newsletter.
Mark Simmonds has made a statement on the third Annual Review of the UK Government National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
Foreign Office Minister of State Hugo Swire welcomes completion of Maldives presidential elections.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire has departed Sri Lanka after completing his programme and attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Foreign Secretary William Hague meets human rights campaigners in Sri Lanka and supports reconciliation.
Minister for Europe says EU Commission is “making strong recommendations to the Spanish government to improve the situation” in Gibraltar.
In a speech to the Resolution Foundation Alan Milburn calls for more action to restore the link between economic growth and earnings
Senior FCO Minister Baroness Warsi arrived in Washington for a two-day visit focusing on religious freedom.
Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi speech on the international response to the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities.
Sri Lankan reconciliation centre offers hope after civil war and encourages young people across Sri Lanka to help build peace and reconciliation.
The UK has today been successful in its bid for election to the UN Human Rights Council for the term January 2014 – December 2016.
William Hague and G.L. Peiris discussed media freedom, human rights & Commonwealth values at Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on China, A&Es, Russia, CHOGM, premium rate phone lines, unions and Iran.
The Foreign Secretary gave a speech on preventing sexual violence and urged Sri Lanka to end the culture of impunity.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the closing session of the Commonwealth People’s Forum at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission on November 8. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.
Foreign Secretary expresses concern and disappointment following further delays to the Maldives Presidential election.
FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire calls for elections in Maldives to move forward quickly and warns against further delays.
Slaughter and May won the Opening Doors Award for Best Outreach Programme.
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