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  • UK Statement to the UN Economic and Social Council's Humanitarian Segment

    The UK reaffimed its commitment to humanitarian responce and called for stronger partnerships to deliver more significant change.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government statement on National Audit Office report

    Government spokesperson on National Audit Office report into the effectiveness of Official Development Assistance expenditure

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • DFID Ghana Country Director's speech at the Northern Ghana Development Summit

    Mr. Philip Smith spoke on the theme: “Accelerating the sustainable development of Northern Ghana in the context of peace, security and Ghana Beyond Aid", in Tamale, Ghana.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Health and Nutrition programme launches in two regions of Somalia

    The UK-funded programme has the potential to be a catalyst for major change and progress in the Somali health sector.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commitment to Global Peacekeeping

    Statement by UK Minister of State for the UN and the Commonwealth, Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Lord …

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK to invest up to £30 million through partnership with African Union

    Minister of State for Africa Harriett Baldwin has announced a funding package for projects across Africa following the signing of a new strategic partnership.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Harriett Baldwin visits Ukraine

    Joint Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development Harriett Baldwin will visit Ukraine

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unacceptable conditions in Syria

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Development Secretary opens AIDSfree Cities Global Forum

    Penny Mordaunt vows her support for Global Goal 3.3, to end AIDS by 2030 at the AIDSfree Cities Global Forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Bognor Regis business saves lives with UK aid

    A Bognor Regis business in West Sussex is helping children in some of the world’s poorest countries to receive lifesaving vaccines

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Penny Mordaunt launches Companies to Inspire Africa 2019

    International Development Secretary launches London Stock Exchange report and announces a £2 million investment in MFS Africa, making it easier to send remittances to the continent.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary commends UK peacekeepers in South Sudan

    Gavin Williamson visits 300 UK troops in Malakal and Bentiu

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • FCO Minister for the Americas Sir Alan Duncan announces £5 million of UK support for Colombia's peace process

    FCO Minister of State for the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, has announced an increase in financial support for Colombia's peace process.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Collaboration as a key tool in effective peacekeeping

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Debate on Strengthening Peacekeeping in Africa

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Yemen

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A lasting peace agreement

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on South Sudan

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK secures change to international aid rules

    Restrictions to Britain’s aid support to countries affected by crises and natural disasters that severely impact their economy are lifted

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UNHCR 69th Session of the Executive Committee: UK Statement

    This UK statement was delivered at the 69th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa announces vital funding for LGBT inclusion

    At the UN General Assembly ''Violence against LGBTI Individuals' event, Harriett Baldwin affirmed the government's commitment to securing global LGBT equality.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary hosts first Platform for Girls' Education meeting

    During his time at the UN General Assembly, Jeremy Hunt hosted the meeting with influential figures who will lobby for quality education for girls.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government