The Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday 2014 Honours list has been published today announcing 100 awards in recognition of exceptional service to Britain overseas.

The list recognises outstanding people for achievements in a range of fields and includes 6 honours for contributions to the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI). Angelina Jolie receives an honorary Damehood for her campaigning work in this field and there are OBEs for Brigid Inder, Executive Director, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice, Madeleine Rees, Secretary General, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Robert Williams, Chief Executive, War Child and Emma Hopkins, Head of PSVI at the Foreign Office. There is also an MBE for Dr Ingrid Elliott, International Criminal Lawyer.

Read full press statement from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office here.