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This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
The Global Human Rights regime operates under the UK’s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This page contains the current list of designated targets.
Everyone has the right to choose whether to marry, who they marry and when they marry.
Guidance on how to ensure UK overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.
Guidance for UK nationals and organisations considering professional engagement with Chinese individuals and organisations.
A forced marriage is where one or both people do not or cannot consent to the marriage, and pressure or abuse is used to force them into marriage.
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Review was set up to consider how the Human Rights Act is working in practice and whether any change is needed. The independent Panel submitted their report to the Deputy Prime Minister in October 2021.
Guidance on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
This guidance sets out how to request a variation or revocation if you have been designated under the Sanctions Act or named on a UN list
Explains who was eligible to be considered for resettlement to the UK in the first stage of Pathway 3 of this scheme, and the process for eligible people.
These guidelines apply to bilateral funding to NGOs for humanitarian emergency responses and to new grants and modifications of existing grants.
Guidance on the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
Guidance on the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
A legal handbook presenting International Humanitarian Law in relation to conflict-induced hunger.
Guidance on how freedom of religion or belief relates to the UK’s strategic priorities, and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office can help its promotion.
This page explains more about the purpose and scope of the Global Human Rights sanctions regime.
Sets out ethical considerations for interviewing and dealing with survivors or witnesses of sexual violence.
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