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For the first time, a Permanent Member of this Council, the Russian Federation, is listed for over 1200 grave violations against children: UK statement at the Security Council

For the first time, a Permanent Member of this Council, the Russian Federation, is listed for over 1200 grave violations against children: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Children and Armed Conflict....

The regime cannot ignore calls for change: UK and partners call out Iran over executions

The regime cannot ignore calls for change: UK and partners call out Iran over executions

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The UK’s Minister of State for the Middle East has urged the Iranian regime to end the surge in executions, following a meeting of the UN Human Rights...

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UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva...

UN HRC52: Statement on the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

UN HRC52: Statement on the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Statement on the oral update of the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN in Geneva, Simon M...

Russia repeatedly demonstrates complete disregard for International Humanitarian Law:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia repeatedly demonstrates complete disregard for International Humanitarian Law: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that we must not become numb to the true barbarity that Russia has inflicted on the people of Ukraine. ...

Change of British High Commissioner to Malaysia: Ailsa Terry

Change of British High Commissioner to Malaysia: Ailsa Terry

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Ms Ailsa Terry has been appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia in succession to Mr Charles Hay MVO....

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International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752: joint statement, 5 July 2023

International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752: joint statement, 5 July 2023

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The International Coordination and Response Group have filed an application with the International Court of Justice instituting proceedings against Ir...

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UN HRC53: Statement on Independent Fact Finding Mission on Iran

UN HRC53: Statement on Independent Fact Finding Mission on Iran

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Islamic Republic of Iran. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita...

UN HRC53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Belarus

UN HRC53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Belarus

Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French....

Second UK Iraq Strategic Dialogue, 2023: joint communiqué

Second UK Iraq Strategic Dialogue, 2023: joint communiqué

Tuesday, 04 July 2023

The UK and the Republic of Iraq agreed a joint communiqué during the UK-Iraq Strategic Dialogue, held in London on 3 to 4 July 2023....

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UN HRC53: Joint Statement on human rights situation in Sudan

UN HRC53: Joint Statement on human rights situation in Sudan

Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Adviser to the Secretary General on the Prevention of Genocide. Joint Statement by Sudan Core Group, delivered b...

Hong Kong National Security Law arrest warrants: Foreign Secretary's statement

Hong Kong National Security Law arrest warrants: Foreign Secretary's statement

Monday, 03 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary made a statement on arrest warrants, issued on 3 July 2023 under the National Security Law, for 8 people living outside Hong K...

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UK EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, 3 July 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

UK EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, 3 July 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

Monday, 03 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary hailed renewed “close and friendly UK-EU cooperation” in his first speech to the EU Parliament, alongside EU Vice President Maro...

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee meeting, 3 July 2023

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee meeting, 3 July 2023

Monday, 03 July 2023

The UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šef?ovi? gave a joint UK-EU statement on 3 July 2023....

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Change of Chargé d’Affaires in British Embassy Venezuela: Colin Dick OBE

Change of Chargé d’Affaires in British Embassy Venezuela: Colin Dick OBE

Monday, 03 July 2023

Mr Colin Dick OBE has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires in British Embassy Venezuela in succession to Ms Becks Buckingham OBE. ...

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UK Minister promotes British expertise and steps up engagement in Central Asia

UK Minister promotes British expertise and steps up engagement in Central Asia

Sunday, 02 July 2023

Europe Minister Leo Docherty visits Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to champion UK climate and business expertise in the region....

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Foreign Secretary to hail renewed “close and friendly UK EU cooperation” in first speech to EU Parliament

Foreign Secretary to hail renewed “close and friendly UK EU cooperation” in first speech to EU Parliament

Sunday, 02 July 2023

Foreign Secretary sets out UK priorities for future cooperation with the EU in his first speech to the EU Parliament in Brussels....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Barry Lowen

Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Barry Lowen

Sunday, 02 July 2023

Mr Barry Lowen has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon. ...

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Joint international statement following recent events in Israel and the West Bank

Joint international statement following recent events in Israel and the West Bank

Friday, 30 June 2023

The UK, Australia and Canada have expressed deep concern at the approval of new settlement units in the West Bank and ongoing cycle of violence....

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The UK regrets the decision to withdraw the UN Mission in Mali: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK regrets the decision to withdraw the UN Mission in Mali: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 30 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Mali....

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

Friday, 30 June 2023

Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom have issued a statement on the ongoing conflict in Sudan. ...

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UN HRC53: Annual full day discussion on the human rights of women

UN HRC53: Annual full day discussion on the human rights of women

Friday, 30 June 2023

Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in public and political life. Statement as delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita ...

Change of Governor of the British Virgin Islands: Daniel Pruce

Change of Governor of the British Virgin Islands: Daniel Pruce

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Mr Daniel Pruce has been appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands....

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‘Wagner’s march to Moscow showed us just how quickly Russians can leave Ukraine when they choose to’: UK statement at the Security Council

‘Wagner’s march to Moscow showed us just how quickly Russians can leave Ukraine when they choose to’: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

Extending the cross border mandate in Syria for 12 months is a moral and humanitarian imperative: UK statement at the Security Council

Extending the cross border mandate in Syria for 12 months is a moral and humanitarian imperative: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752

Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752, including the UK, Ukraine, Canada and Sweden, have issued a stateme...

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Multilateral reform: Foreign Secretary's speech at Chatham House London Conference 2023

Multilateral reform: Foreign Secretary's speech at Chatham House London Conference 2023

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a speech at Chatham House’s London Conference 2023, where he called for a reinvigorated multilateral system....

UN HRC53: Statement on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly

UN HRC53: Statement on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on rights to freedom of peaceful assembly & of association. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to WTO & UN, Sim...

Russia’s attempts to undermine the organisation will fail: UK statement to OSCE

Russia’s attempts to undermine the organisation will fail: UK statement to OSCE

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

At the Chair's Annual Security Review Conference, Director Matt Baugh underlines that the UK's support to Ukraine and the OSCE will endure....

Russia's war of aggression threatens Ukrainian water security: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war of aggression threatens Ukrainian water security: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is significantly aggravating the problems of sustainable managem...

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