65 countries still criminalise consensual same-sex acts, including 12 that can implement the death penalty. Last week the Minister for Equality, Dame Nia Griffith DBE MP, met with delivery partners to hear about the challenges LGBT+ people face globally. We must work together to ensure the global LGBT+ community can live their lives freely without fear of violence and abuse. #IDAHOBIT
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New: The UK stands ready to send more aid to Gaza as Minister for Development Baroness Chapman pledges further support. Find out more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e-6EAjpe
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Today, we have sanctioned more extremist settlers responsible for or supporting violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank. The UK has also paused Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Israel, effective immediately. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/etGpF7Kv
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We're joining forces with industry leaders to unlock private investment aimed at tackling climate change and seizing sustainable growth opportunities globally. Our mission: 🧠 Stronger collaboration between the private and public sector 📈 Growing the global economy 🌱 Tackling climate change in the UK and globally #PublicPrivatePartnerships
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Pakistan following the hugely welcome ceasefire with India. Because of the deep links between our countries, the UK is determined to play our part with India, Pakistan and international partners to help counter terrorism and ensure this peace lasts.
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We come to NATO with a clear message: we stand by Ukraine and for a just and lasting peace.
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