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Statement at the Universal Periodic Review 32 on human rights abuses in Yemen.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Jeremy Hunt gave the keynote speech at an event to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, where the statue of Frank Foley was unveiled.
The UK welcomed Uruguay’s positive record in promoting freedom of expression and independent media, as well as its progressive legislation particularly in promoting gender equality and LGBT rights
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East.
The UK recognises Viet Nam’s commitment to ending human trafficking, and recommends further criminalisation in accordance with international standards.
The UK welcomed Chile’s position on media freedoms and work to tackle human trafficking, but raised concerns about prison conditions and abusive practices by law enforcement agencies.
The UK welcomed Afghanistan's progress on the rights of women and girls, but raised concerns regarding the protection of minorities and the safety of journalists.
The UK praised New Zealand's commitment to media freedoms and efforts to prevent gender inequality. The UK recommends tackling inequalities faced by Maori and Pasifika communities.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN at the Security Council briefing on the 1591 Committee
Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin has summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador to the UK to the Foreign Office.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN at the Security Council briefing on Mali
Jeremy Hunt spoke at the launch of non-Government Organisation Open Doors' 2019 World Watch List of the 50 countries where Christians are most persecuted.
Sir Alan Duncan has called on the Russian Government to ensure those responsible for human rights abuses in Chechnya are held to account.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Statement by David Clay, UK Deputy Political Coordinator to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Peace Consolidation in West Africa
Writing in City A.M. the Foreign Secretary discusses UK-Japan economic ties, security cooperation and our determination to uphold our shared values.
The British Embassy in San Jose is now accepting project and activity proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (1 April 2019 – 29 February 2020).
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen.
Gavin Williamson visits 300 UK troops in Malakal and Bentiu
The British Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to open a call for concept bids to its devolved funds under the FCO Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy.
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