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We voted yes on the need for an immediate and sustained ceasefire to protect civilians in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We voted yes on the need for an immediate and sustained ceasefire to protect civilians in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 March 2024

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

UK condemns Russia's failure to uphold OSCE commitments:  UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia's failure to uphold OSCE commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 March 2024

UK condemns electoral violations in Russia as well as breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty in conducting illegal elections on Ukrainian territory....

To achieve sustainable peace in Syria, the Assad regime must engage in the political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

To achieve sustainable peace in Syria, the Assad regime must engage in the political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria. ...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: James Dauris

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: James Dauris

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Mr James Dauris has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr Tim Stew MBE....

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Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, March 2024: UK response

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, March 2024: UK response

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Ambassador Holland responds to the report presentation by Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina....

Tolerance and Non Discrimination: Joint statement to the OSCE

Tolerance and Non Discrimination: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 March 2024

UK and four other countries tell the OSCE that no one should ever be a victim of hatred because of their religion or belief....

Russia is conducting a brutal campaign of human rights violations and resorting to disinformation to justify its aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is conducting a brutal campaign of human rights violations and resorting to disinformation to justify its aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 March 2024

As Ambassador Holland marks 10 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, Russia's repressive measures in Crimea have become a blueprint for i...

Troika statement on South Sudan Elections 2024

Troika statement on South Sudan Elections 2024

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) have reaffirmed their call for peaceful elections in South Sudan....

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UN Human Rights Council 55:  Item 4 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 55: Item 4 General Debate

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

UK Statement for Item 4 General Debate, delivered at HRC55 by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Simon Manley. ...

The risk of famine in Sudan is of extreme concern: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The risk of famine in Sudan is of extreme concern: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Fact Finding Mission on Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Fact Finding Mission on Venezuela

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representativ...

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on situation of human rights in Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on situation of human rights in Belarus

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on situation of human rights in Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights A...

Prosperity and stability top of the agenda as Foreign and Defence Secretaries travel to Australia

Prosperity and stability top of the agenda as Foreign and Defence Secretaries travel to Australia

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary head to Australia for annual AUKMIN ministerial meeting. ...

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Foreign Secretary pushes for closer cooperation with Thailand

Foreign Secretary pushes for closer cooperation with Thailand

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

David Cameron heads to Thailand, one of the biggest economies in South East Asia, for his first visit as Foreign Secretary to the Indo-Pacific region....

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Largest UK aid delivery enters Gaza to feed 275,000 people

Largest UK aid delivery enters Gaza to feed 275,000 people

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

UK funding to World Food Programme supports major aid delivery in Gaza via Jordanian land corridor....

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Women cannot realise their potential in business, in politics, in life, if they do not have control over their own bodies: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Women cannot realise their potential in business, in politics, in life, if they do not have control over their own bodies: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at the UN General Assembly for the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women....

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Myanmar

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Statement for the Special Rapporteur report on Myanmar, as delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on human rights in Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on human rights in Venezuela

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Interactive Dialogue with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela. Statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative ...

The UK repeats the Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK repeats the Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan....

UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement on the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement on the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN,...

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Commission of Inquiry on Syria

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Commission of Inquiry on Syria

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria. Delivered by UK Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simo...

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on human rights in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on human rights in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Statement delivered by...

Hong Kong national security legislation: UK statement

Hong Kong national security legislation: UK statement

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a statement in response to Hong Kong national security legislation (Article 23)....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Germany: Andrew Mitchell

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Germany: Andrew Mitchell

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Andrew Mitchell CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, in succession to Jill Gallard CMG CVO....

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Nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 March 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation....

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Independent Fact Finding Mission to Iran

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Independent Fact Finding Mission to Iran

Monday, 18 March 2024

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Fact-Finding Mission to Iran. Delivered by the UK Permanent Representative to the WTO and ...

UN Human Rights Council 55: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Iran

UN Human Rights Council 55: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Iran

Monday, 18 March 2024

UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran....

UK Africa Health Summit 2024: Minister Andrew Mitchell's speech

UK Africa Health Summit 2024: Minister Andrew Mitchell's speech

Monday, 18 March 2024

Minister for Development Andrew Mitchell spoke at the summit on using the UK's international development white paper to make global health a priority....

UK matches funding for Comic Relief for Red Nose Day 2024

UK matches funding for Comic Relief for Red Nose Day 2024

Monday, 18 March 2024

The UK has contributed £6 million to funds raised by this year’s Red Nose Day appeal. ...

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Russian presidential elections 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement following the outcome

Russian presidential elections 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement following the outcome

Monday, 18 March 2024

The Foreign Secretary condemns electoral violations, the suppression of opposition voices, and breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty during these election...

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