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HRC52: Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

HRC52: Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Interactive Dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French. ...

HRC52: Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

HRC52: Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Statement from UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Commission of Inquiry on U...

UK and Israel to sign landmark agreement deepening tech, trade and security ties

UK and Israel to sign landmark agreement deepening tech, trade and security ties

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

The UK and Israel will sign the 2030 Roadmap for UK-Israeli Bilateral Relations, boosting economic, security and technology ties....

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The UK urges Sudanese authorities to accelerate peace agreement implementation and the plan to protect civilians: UK Statement at the Security Council

The UK urges Sudanese authorities to accelerate peace agreement implementation and the plan to protect civilians: UK Statement at the Security Council

Monday, 20 March 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Sudan...

HRC52:Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on North Korea

HRC52:Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on North Korea

Monday, 20 March 2023

UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French delivered a statement on the situation of human rights in Democratic People's Republic of Korea....

The cost of North Korea’s illicit missile launches is being borne by its people: UK Statement at the Security Council

The cost of North Korea’s illicit missile launches is being borne by its people: UK Statement at the Security Council

Monday, 20 March 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on North Korea...

HRC 52: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran

HRC 52: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran

Monday, 20 March 2023

UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French delivered her statement on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran....

UK sanctions top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps financiers

UK sanctions top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps financiers

Monday, 20 March 2023

The UK sanctioned 5 members of the Board of Directors of the IRGC Co-operative Foundation. This organisation funnels money into the Iranian regime's r...

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HRC52: Statement on Myanmar

HRC52: Statement on Myanmar

Monday, 20 March 2023

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement on Myanmar at the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council....

North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile launch, 16 March 2023: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile launch, 16 March 2023: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Sunday, 19 March 2023

Foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and USA, and the EU High Representative condemn North Korea’s Intercontinental Ballisti...

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UK boosts girls’ access to education in the Democratic Republic of Congo

UK boosts girls’ access to education in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Sunday, 19 March 2023

Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, launches a new programme to support 60,000 children to access education in the Kasai province in...

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UK sends life saving support to cyclone hit Malawi

UK sends life saving support to cyclone hit Malawi

Saturday, 18 March 2023

The UK government is sending aid support to help save lives in Malawi in the aftermath of cyclone Freddy, including crisis expertise and humanitarian ...

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UK calls for unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to the people of Ukraine: UK Statement at the Security Council

UK calls for unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to the people of Ukraine: UK Statement at the Security Council

Friday, 17 March 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine...

New £6 million match funding boost from the UK government for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day 2023

New £6 million match funding boost from the UK government for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day 2023

Friday, 17 March 2023

The UK Government will match fund up to £6million of public donations to Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal....

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Finland’s accession to NATO: Foreign Secretary's statement on Turkey's ratification decision

Finland’s accession to NATO: Foreign Secretary's statement on Turkey's ratification decision

Friday, 17 March 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement on Turkey's decision to ratify Finland’s accession to NATO....

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The UK will continue to be an advocate for security sector reform and governance: UK Statement at the Security Council

The UK will continue to be an advocate for security sector reform and governance: UK Statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Security Sector Reform...

Twelfth anniversary of the Syrian uprising: joint statement

Twelfth anniversary of the Syrian uprising: joint statement

Thursday, 16 March 2023

The UK, US, France and Germany have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 12-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising....

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The worsening situation in Myanmar means conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of the Rohingya are not in place: UK Statement at the UN

The worsening situation in Myanmar means conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of the Rohingya are not in place: UK Statement at the UN

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Statement by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN General Assembly debate on Myanmar ...

Ukrainians are forced to endure horrors in their fight for freedom: UK statement to the OSCE

Ukrainians are forced to endure horrors in their fight for freedom: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Ambassador Bush shares testimonies from three of the brave Ukrainians who spoke at a recent event held by the British Embassy in Kyiv....

This mandate renewal sends a clear message that we will not abandon women and girls in Afghanistan: UK Statement at the Security Council

This mandate renewal sends a clear message that we will not abandon women and girls in Afghanistan: UK Statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan...

Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, March 2023

Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, March 2023

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Ambassador Bush commends the work of ODIHR in highlighting the terrible human cost of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ...

Andrew Mitchell reaffirms the UK's commitment to helping the world's poorest

Andrew Mitchell reaffirms the UK's commitment to helping the world's poorest

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Speaking to aid experts at a Glasgow conference, International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell lays out UK’s commitment to helping world’s poores...

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New support for Moldova and Georgia against “threat on their doorstep” as Foreign Secretary visits region

New support for Moldova and Georgia against “threat on their doorstep” as Foreign Secretary visits region

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Moldova and Georgia and announce new funding to boost regional resilience against Russian malign interfere...

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Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting 2023 and the Foreign Secretary’s bilateral meetings: an overview

Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting 2023 and the Foreign Secretary’s bilateral meetings: an overview

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly attended the 22nd Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in Lo...

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UK commends political progress in Yemen and urges for sustained efforts to address economic instability: UK statement at the Security Council

UK commends political progress in Yemen and urges for sustained efforts to address economic instability: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Yemen....

Russia’s military and its defence industry are failing in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s military and its defence industry are failing in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says Russian military leaders have sacrificed military units and squandered strategic resources for small tactical ga...

UK addresses Security Council meeting on ‘Russophobia’: UK at the UN

UK addresses Security Council meeting on ‘Russophobia’: UK at the UN

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Statement by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the Security Council meeting on ‘Russophobia’...

North Korea ballistic missile test, 14 March 2023: FCDO response

North Korea ballistic missile test, 14 March 2023: FCDO response

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a statement following reports that a missile has been launched by North Korea....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Edward Hobart

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Edward Hobart

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Mr Edward Hobart CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates....

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South African clean energy innovators to pitch to City of London investors

South African clean energy innovators to pitch to City of London investors

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Four of South Africa’s most promising clean energy start-ups have been selected to pitch their products to investors from the City of London. ...

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