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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Panel on Early Warning and Genocide Prevention

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Panel on Early Warning and Genocide Prevention

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

UK Statement at the Panel on Early Warning and Genocide Prevention. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders. ...

India expands UK footprint as £41 billion partnership boosts countries' growth

India expands UK footprint as £41 billion partnership boosts countries' growth

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Britain and India bolster trade ties during Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar's visit to UK. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief. Delivered by MP...

Statement to the 108th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Statement to the 108th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

Statement to the 108th Session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, P...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading trea...

This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions to further degrade Al Shabaab: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions to further degrade Al Shabaab: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 03 March 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 27...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

Monday, 03 March 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 58: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at the General Debate on Item 2

UN Human Rights Council 58: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at the General Debate on Item 2

Monday, 03 March 2025

Sri Lanka Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sa...

Conclusion of UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Lord Pickles’ speech

Conclusion of UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 03 March 2025

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about the UK’s achievements over the past year and handed over the presidency to...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar

Monday, 03 March 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue on on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar. Delivered by UK Ambassado...

UK concludes presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

UK concludes presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Monday, 03 March 2025

After a successful year as Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, the UK hands over the presidency to Israel on 3 March 2025....

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

Friday, 28 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. Deli...

UN Human Rights Council 58: Core Group Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 58: Core Group Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

Friday, 28 February 2025

Core Group Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sud...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Special Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Special Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

Friday, 28 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan. Delivered by UK Ambassador for...

UK chief finance minister builds on commitment to support mutual growth in South Africa at G20

UK chief finance minister builds on commitment to support mutual growth in South Africa at G20

Friday, 28 February 2025

The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP shared the UK's growth mission with key stakeholders and her G20 counterparts in South Africa this week....

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on Nicaragua

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on Nicaragua

Friday, 28 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council at the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua. Delivered by the UK's ...

We must ensure UN policing has the capabilities it needs to effectively deliver mandates and tackle emerging challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must ensure UN policing has the capabilities it needs to effectively deliver mandates and tackle emerging challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations...

Foreign Secretary statement on Thailand’s deportation of 40 Uyghur Muslims to China

Foreign Secretary statement on Thailand’s deportation of 40 Uyghur Muslims to China

Thursday, 27 February 2025

The Foreign Secretary made a statement following Thailand’s decision to deport 40 Uyghur Muslims to China....

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

Thursday, 27 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the U...

Human Rights in Russia and the deaths of Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov:  Joint Statement to the OSCE, February 2025

Human Rights in Russia and the deaths of Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov: Joint Statement to the OSCE, February 2025

Thursday, 27 February 2025

UK and others commemorate Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov and call on Russia to release political prisoners immediately and unconditionally. ...

UK Mongolia Political Dialogue   Joint Statement

UK Mongolia Political Dialogue Joint Statement

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West, welcomed Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan to London for the 15th UK-Mongolia roundt...

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea

Thursday, 27 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea. Delivered by a UK spokesperson. ...

11 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea: UK statement to the OSCE

11 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Ambassador Holland comments on the eleventh anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation of Ukraine, a violation of international law, and the campaign ...

So called Presidential elections in Georgia’s Abkhazia region on 15 February: joint statement to the OSCE

So called Presidential elections in Georgia’s Abkhazia region on 15 February: joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 February 2025

The UK, Canada, Iceland and Norway underline non-recognition of the illegal so-called Presidential elections in Georgia's Abkhazia region on 15 Februa...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Occupied Palestinian Territories

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Occupied Palestinian Territories

Thursday, 27 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Delive...

UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE

UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, cites multiple independently-verified sources documenting Russia’s widespread use of torture against Ukrainian prisoners...

World Trade Organisation 2nd Trade Policy Review of Ukraine   Joint Statement

World Trade Organisation 2nd Trade Policy Review of Ukraine Joint Statement

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

At the second Trade Policy Review of Ukraine, the UK and Members from across the WTO reiterated their unwavering solidarity and support for Ukraine in...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Australia: Dame Sarah MacIntosh

Change of British High Commissioner to Australia: Dame Sarah MacIntosh

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to Australia in succession to Mrs Victoria Treadell CMG, MVO....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia: Neil Bradley

Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia: Neil Bradley

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Mr Neil Bradley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia in succession to Mr Charles Moore....

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Respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is vital for a sustainable end to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is vital for a sustainable end to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan....

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