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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran

Thursday, 17 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement outlining that the Government of Iran has continued to violate human ...

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on Belarus

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement, reiterating the need for continued OHCHR monitoring and rep...

UK provides additional emergency support to Madagascar

UK provides additional emergency support to Madagascar

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Following a series of extreme weather events in 2022, the UK is providing additional emergency support to Madagascar through UNICEF. ...

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Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 17 March 2022

Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 17 March 2022

Thursday, 17 March 2022

UK Ambassador Neil Bush speaks about the impact on civilians of Russia's war against the Ukrainian people....

Change of Development Attaché of Montserrat: Alba Smerglio Heimpold

Change of Development Attaché of Montserrat: Alba Smerglio Heimpold

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Alba Smerglio-Heimpold has been appointed as the new permanent Development Attaché in the Governor’s Office....

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Facilitating a path towards fair and independent elections in Libya

Facilitating a path towards fair and independent elections in Libya

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

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

Abductions of journalists and local government figures in Ukraine: UK statement

Abductions of journalists and local government figures in Ukraine: UK statement

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

The UK's Minister for Europe and North America has issued a statement following reports of abductions in Ukraine....

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Addressing the ongoing humanitarian situation in Yemen

Addressing the ongoing humanitarian situation in Yemen

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

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

2022 Hybrid UN Yemen Humanitarian Pledging Conference: UK statement

2022 Hybrid UN Yemen Humanitarian Pledging Conference: UK statement

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, Minister for Asia and the Middle East, delivered the UK statement during the Yemen Humanitarian Pledging Conference. ...

UK's commitment to the rights of women and girls: National Statement to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

UK's commitment to the rights of women and girls: National Statement to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Statement by Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott, Minister for Women at the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women....

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement reiterating that the UK remains deeply concerned about the sustained ...

Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 16 March 2022

Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 16 March 2022

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) calls out Russian counterparts for perpetuating the Kremlin's lies to justify Russia’s military action against ...

Foreign Secretary statement on Iran: 16 March 2022

Foreign Secretary statement on Iran: 16 March 2022

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement following the departure from Iran of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, and the release of...

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the Item 3 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the Item 3 General Debate

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement, condemning Russia’s unprovoked and barbaric invasion of Ukr...

Eleventh anniversary of the Syrian uprising: Quint statement

Eleventh anniversary of the Syrian uprising: Quint statement

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America gave a joint statement on the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising....

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Violence against Children

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Violence against Children

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining that the UK is steadfast in its commitment to protecting v...

Foreign Secretary announces historic round of sanctions on Russia

Foreign Secretary announces historic round of sanctions on Russia

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Liz Truss announces historic round of sanctions, taking the overall number of UK sanctions on Russia to more than 1,000 since the invasion of Ukraine....

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining the UK's commitment to implementing the Convention on the ...

Reinforcing our support and appreciation for the work of the OSCE: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Reinforcing our support and appreciation for the work of the OSCE: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 14 March 2022

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europ...

Hong Kong watch: Foreign Secretary's statement, March 2022

Hong Kong watch: Foreign Secretary's statement, March 2022

Monday, 14 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a statement on the unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hong Kong Watc...

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Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Alison Mary Blake CMG

Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Alison Mary Blake CMG

Monday, 14 March 2022

Ms Alison Blake CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Her Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island...

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Yet another lie in Russia's disinformation campaign against Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Yet another lie in Russia's disinformation campaign against Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 11 March 2022

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement on behalf of the UK government at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine....

Foreign Secretary sanctions 386 Russian lawmakers who supported Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Foreign Secretary sanctions 386 Russian lawmakers who supported Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Friday, 11 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has sanctioned 386 members of the Duma for their support for the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk....

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

Friday, 11 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the UK statement, reiterating that the UK remains focussed on tackling the three pr...

Expressing our support for the Secretary General's vision for a more modern and reformed UN

Expressing our support for the Secretary General's vision for a more modern and reformed UN

Friday, 11 March 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the UN General Assembly thematic debate on Our Common Agenda...

The era of complacency is over: Atlantic Council Makins lecture 2022 by the Foreign Secretary

The era of complacency is over: Atlantic Council Makins lecture 2022 by the Foreign Secretary

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Liz Truss spoke about UK support to Ukraine against Russian aggression, including the UK’s toughest sanctions against oligarchs and others around Puti...

Addressing the continuation of disinformation on chemical weapons in Syria

Addressing the continuation of disinformation on chemical weapons in Syria

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East/Syria ...

AUKUS: Tri lateral statement to the IAEA Board of Governors

AUKUS: Tri lateral statement to the IAEA Board of Governors

Thursday, 10 March 2022

UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) updated the Board of Governors on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on the AUKUS a...

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OSCE meeting on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 10 March 2022

OSCE meeting on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 10 March 2022

Thursday, 10 March 2022

UK Minister Lord Ahmad calls out President Putin's unprovoked, premeditated and illegal invasion of Ukraine and speaks about the war's humanitarian im...

Abramovich and Deripaska among 7 oligarchs targeted in estimated £15 billion sanction hit

Abramovich and Deripaska among 7 oligarchs targeted in estimated £15 billion sanction hit

Thursday, 10 March 2022

The UK has announced sanctions against 7 oligarchs including Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska....

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