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Russia is seeking to terrorise civilians in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is seeking to terrorise civilians in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s relentless targeting of Ukraine's critical infrastructure, which is a violation of humanitarian law and OSCE prin...

UK steps up work to reduce illegal migration

UK steps up work to reduce illegal migration

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will roll out up to £84 million funding over the next 3 years to address the reasons for illegal migra...

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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Glasgow plenary

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Glasgow plenary

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

The UK hosted a successful plenary meeting of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance on 24 to 27 June 2024, the first during the UK’s presid...

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Work of the European Restitution Committees: Lord Pickles’ speech

Work of the European Restitution Committees: Lord Pickles’ speech

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

UK Special Envoy for post-Holocaust issues Lord Pickles gave a speech about restitution for art stolen by the Nazi German regime. ...

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair visits Jersey for Liberation  Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair visits Jersey for Liberation Day

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Lord Pickles visited Jersey from 8 to 10 May 2024 to mark Liberation Day, the end of Jersey’s occupation by Nazi forces during World War 2. ...

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Russia must not be allowed to operate with impunity:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must not be allowed to operate with impunity: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s invasion poses a profound challenge to the international order on which our prosperity and securit...

World Trade Organization: China’s Trade Policy Review. UK Statement

World Trade Organization: China’s Trade Policy Review. UK Statement

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

China's WTO Trade Policy Review, July 2024: UK Statement. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley....

The UK calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

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

Ten year anniversary of downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Ten year anniversary of downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

The Foreign Secretary gave a statement on the tenth anniversary of the downing of flight MH17. ...

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The UK’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals is unwavering: UK statement at HLPF 2024

The UK’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals is unwavering: UK statement at HLPF 2024

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the High-Level Political Forum 2024....

We must defend the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must defend the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 15 July 2024

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

Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda: Lisa Chesney

Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda: Lisa Chesney

Monday, 15 July 2024

Ms Lisa Chesney MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda....

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Foreign Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza on first visit to the Middle East

Foreign Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza on first visit to the Middle East

Saturday, 13 July 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to progress diplomatic efforts for long-term peace and security i...

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The UK recognises the importance of UNRWA’s mandate: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

The UK recognises the importance of UNRWA’s mandate: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

Friday, 12 July 2024

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UNRWA Pledging Conference 2024....

The threat of terrorism is growing in the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The threat of terrorism is growing in the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 July 2024

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

The situation in Ukraine and technical co operation: UK national statement to IAEA Extraordinary Board, July 2024

The situation in Ukraine and technical co operation: UK national statement to IAEA Extraordinary Board, July 2024

Friday, 12 July 2024

UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Extraordinary Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine...

Report by OSCE Head of Centre in Ashgabat: UK response, July 2024

Report by OSCE Head of Centre in Ashgabat: UK response, July 2024

Friday, 12 July 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown voices UK support for the OSCE Centre's work in Turkmenistan, especially on border management, environment, gender, an...

UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 12 July 2024

UK and 37 other countries invoke the OSCE Vienna Mechanism in respect of serious human rights concerns in Belarus, including torture, physical or sexu...

29th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2024

29th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2024

Friday, 12 July 2024

Ambassador Holland remembers the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and pays tribute to the courage and resilience shown by...

New UK support for up to 150,000 vulnerable Sudanese refugees

New UK support for up to 150,000 vulnerable Sudanese refugees

Thursday, 11 July 2024

The UK government announces a £2 million package to support up to 150,000 Sudanese refugees in Libya fleeing violence....

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President Putin’s preconditions are incompatible with the OSCE Decalogue: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2024

President Putin’s preconditions are incompatible with the OSCE Decalogue: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2024

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Ambassador Holland sets out how President Putin’s preconditions for negotiations with Ukraine flagrantly violate OSCE principles....

Annual Progress Report on the OSCE Gender Action Plan: UK statement, July 2024

Annual Progress Report on the OSCE Gender Action Plan: UK statement, July 2024

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid for presenting the Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Gender ...

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, July 2024:  UK statement to the OSCE

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, July 2024: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities for his work and urges continued prioritisation of support for Ukraine aga...

Change of British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone: Josephine Gauld

Change of British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone: Josephine Gauld

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Ms Josephine Gauld LVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Sierra Leone. ...

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Israeli settlements in the West Bank: G7 joint statement

Israeli settlements in the West Bank: G7 joint statement

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

The UK and G7 partners gave a joint statement condemning recent Israeli expansion of settlements in the West Bank....

The UK remains concerned about persistent levels of violence in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains concerned about persistent levels of violence in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on technical cooperation in Colombia

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on technical cooperation in Colombia

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner's report on technical cooperation in Colombia. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and...

Russia’s attack on Ukraine children’s hospital was a depraved act of violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s attack on Ukraine children’s hospital was a depraved act of violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

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

OPCW 106th Executive Council: UK national statement

OPCW 106th Executive Council: UK national statement

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joanna Roper, at the 106th Executive Cou...

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Ukraine and Crimea

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Ukraine and Crimea

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner's oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine and interim report of the Secretary-General on the...

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