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The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement reiterating that the UK remains deeply concerned about the sustained and alarming number of grave violations committed against children.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) calls out Russian counterparts for perpetuating the Kremlin's lies to justify Russia’s military action against Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement following the departure from Iran of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, and the release of Morad Tahbaz from prison.
Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement, condemning Russia’s unprovoked and barbaric invasion of Ukraine in the strongest terms.
France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America gave a joint statement on the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising.
The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining that the UK is steadfast in its commitment to protecting vulnerable children, including in conflict and crisis, through its poli…
Liz Truss announces historic round of sanctions, taking the overall number of UK sanctions on Russia to more than 1,000 since the invasion of Ukraine.
The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining the UK's commitment to implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through strong policies and le…
Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a statement on the unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hong Kong Watch.
The UK government has unveiled plans to provide vital energy support to Ukrainian hospitals and shelters.
Ms Alison Blake CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Her Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in succession to Mr Nigel Phillips CBE. Ms Blake will take up her appoi…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office issued a statement in response to the attack on Erbil, Iraq on 12 March 2022.
Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement on behalf of the UK government at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has sanctioned 386 members of the Duma for their support for the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.
The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the UK statement, reiterating that the UK remains focussed on tackling the three primary threats to our environment: climate change, biodiversity loss an…
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the UN General Assembly thematic debate on Our Common Agenda
Liz Truss spoke about UK support to Ukraine against Russian aggression, including the UK’s toughest sanctions against oligarchs and others around Putin.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East/Syria
UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) updated the Board of Governors on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on the AUKUS agreement.
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