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During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Rita French, the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, delivered a statement on the situation in Myanmar.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson met with senior Burmese representatives to urge an end to the violence against the Rohingya people.
UK government announces £17 million to help clear explosives across Africa and Asia and raise awareness of the associated risks.
This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in the Asia Pacific region.
An overview of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) development activity in the Southeast Asia region.
Minister Nigel Adams updated the House of Commons on the UK government’s response to the Myanmar military coup and the unlawful imprisonment of civilians.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes the conclusions of the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 28 September 2018.
The UK has agreed a new partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Today, 24 August 2018, marks the anniversary of the publication of the Kofi Annan Commission recommendations for Rakhine State.
Dominic Raab gave a Commons statement introducing the new Global Human Rights Sanctions regime and the first sanctions on those involved in human rights abuses.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will begin a four day tour to Asia today (9 February) where he will visit Bangladesh, Burma and Thailand.
Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians.
The foreign ministers from the G7 countries released a joint communiqué following their April 2023 meeting in Japan.
Activity in 2018 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
Funding from Britain is providing food, clean water, sanitation and a major livelihoods programme.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about sexual violence in Burma.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statements by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the Security Council Briefing on Myanmar/Burma.
The Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy (MCFHRD) is the FCDO’s dedicated strategic fund supporting our global human rights and democracy work.
UK Sanctions Coordinator met with US, EU and Canadian counterparts to discuss continued cooperation on Myanmar sanctions efforts.
Mark Field spoke in a Westminster Hall debate to mark International Human Rights Day on how the UK government is promoting human rights across the world.
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