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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar

Monday, 02 March 2026

Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the oral update of the High Commissioner on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. Delivered by the UK's ...

UN Human Rights Council 61: Core Group Statement on South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: Core Group Statement on South Sudan

Monday, 02 March 2026

Core Group Statement on South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. ...

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan

Monday, 02 March 2026

Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, E...

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

Monday, 02 March 2026

UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 61: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement

UN Human Rights Council 61: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement

Monday, 02 March 2026

Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at the 61st Human Rights Council in Geneva. ...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman

Monday, 02 March 2026

Mr Duncan Norman MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in succession to Mr Fergus Auld OBE....

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Foreign Office travel advice updates

Foreign Office travel advice updates

Sunday, 01 March 2026

Latest travel information for British nationals affected by the situation in the Middle East....

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We?strongly?condemn Iranian strikes across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We?strongly?condemn Iranian strikes across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Saturday, 28 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on The Middle East....

UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to discuss Nuclear Deterrence

UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to discuss Nuclear Deterrence

Friday, 27 February 2026

NATO officials discussed the Alliance's approach to nuclear deterrence and Euro-Atlantic security in flagship meeting on 27 February. ...

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Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 February 2026

The UK and 16 other countries commemorate Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony in 2024, condemn continued repression in Russia and call fo...

Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, highlighting a clear pattern of escalation during active diplomacy. He highlights...

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer....

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Ambassador Holland commends Deputy Prime Minister Mihail Pop?oi for Moldova’s democratic reforms and resilience in the face of Russian hybrid threats,...

Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic f...

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The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on MINUSCA....

We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights

We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Statement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean, at the UN Human Rights Council High-Level Week...

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the humane treatment of prisoners of war, highlighting the IHL obligations, improving oversig...

UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer hails Ukraine’s extraordinary resilience - defending its territory and protecting civilians to withstan...

We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukrai...

The UK stands with Ukraine in our unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK stands with Ukraine in our unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the General Assembly’s General Eleventh ...

UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years?on from full scale invasion?of Ukraine

UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years?on from full scale invasion?of Ukraine

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

The UK?has?announced a landmark sanctions package, cutting off critical oil revenues and further degrading the Kremlin’s ability to wage its illegal w...

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UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full scale invasion

UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full scale invasion

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

UK boosting support for Ukraine four years after Putin’s full-scale invasion with new military and humanitarian support. ...

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Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges

Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges

Friday, 20 February 2026

The UK will cohost a major conference on the future of international development to drive shared growth and prosperity and tackle global challenges he...

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Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sud...

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Joint Ministerial Statement from the UK and partners on the Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan...

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Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher

Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Statement by Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on the UN fact finding mission report on El Fasher. ...

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Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on The...

The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya. ...

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, recalls Russia’s pattern of reassurance without transparency and refusal to engage OSCE risk?reduction me...

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