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<p>We have committed more than £10 million in LIBOR funds to support the National
Commemorative events delivered by my Department, which mark the key milestones of
the First World War Centenary. These have commemorated the Gallipoli Campaign, the
battles of Jutland, the Somme and Passchendaele, and a variety of events to be delivered
in 2018. All of the events have included female voices, and have reflected the roles
played by women and the impact of the war on women.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s
wider programme is designed to support communities and organisations in telling stories
of greatest relevance to them through commemorative events, exhibitions and other
projects. Projects across the country supported by Government funding and other sources
of public funding have commemorated the role of women in the First World War.</p><p>
</p><p>The Imperial War Museums’ Centenary Partnership has delivered ‘WomensWork100’,
which is specifically focusing on the role of women during the First World War, holding
events at the IWM in Lambeth and around the country. 14-18 NOW, the Government’s Cultural
delivery partner, has also commemorated the role played by women.</p><p> </p><p>There
is also an extensive programme of events taking place in 2018 to commemorate the centenary
of the Representation of the People Act 1918.</p>
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