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Foreign Secretary marks UN Human Rights Day and commits to using the UK's Human Rights Council seat to uphold human rights for all.

• Updated: 10 December 2013

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William Hague, Ken Clarke and Justine Greening have issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day.

• Updated: 9 December 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

• Updated: 5 December 2013

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Foreign Secretary visits three North-East Asian democracies and rapidly-growing economies to promote UK political and commercial interests.

• Updated: 14 October 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

• Updated: 18 July 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre.

• Updated: 16 July 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Government announces the signing of the UK-Japan Defence Equipment Cooperation Framework and an Information Security Agreement.

• Updated: 4 July 2013

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The UK wants a diplomatic process in Geneva that succeeds in reaching a negotiated end to the conflict in Syria.

• Updated: 12 June 2013

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Britain will support Somali plans to help address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security

• Updated: 7 May 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

• Updated: 3 May 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary has expressed condolences at the loss of life and injuries caused by today’s earthquake in Sichuan Province, China.

• Updated: 20 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

• Updated: 18 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

• Updated: 16 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

• Updated: 15 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

• Updated: 15 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

• Updated: 11 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

• Updated: 11 April 2013

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At G8 Foreign Ministers’ meeting the UK announced further £10 million to tackle sexual violence in conflict & violence against women & girls

• Updated: 11 April 2013

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Foreign Secretary William Hague has met Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in the margins of the G8 Meeting.

• Updated: 11 April 2013

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Foreign Secretary announces Global Centre for Cyber Security Capacity Building to be based in Oxford Martin School at University of Oxford.

• Updated: 9 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government