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Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Human Rights Council is the best tool the international community has to promote human rights in an imperfect world
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Sudan
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Burundi.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Yemen
A special forum took place in Tegucigalpa on 12 and 13 February aimed at understanding human rights and improving the business climate by addressing the root causes of social conflicts.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Ukraine.
The British Embassy in Caracas invites interested organisations to send in their Expressions of Interest for the 2019-2020 period.
The UK announced that it will be leading on resolutions for Sri Lanka, South Sudan and Syria, at this month's Human Rights Council.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon opening speech at the Governing Council meeting on 29 January 2019.
Sir Alan Duncan gave an update to the House of Commons about the situation in Venezuela and the UK's support for interim President Juan Guaido.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council debate on the impact of Mercenary Groups on regional peace and stability.
Lord Ahmad issued a statement to mark the end of the 32nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria
The UK urged Cambodia to reverse restrictions on freedom of expression, remove the ban on 118 former CNRP members from engaging in political activities and drop charges against Kem Sokha.
Penny Mordaunt vows her support for Global Goal 3.3, to end AIDS by 2030 at the AIDSfree Cities Global Forum.
Jeremy Hunt made remarks at the official launch of the review that will be conducted by the Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen.
The UK recognised the Dominican Republic’s work to eliminate violence against women, but remains concerned that undocumented migrants face a lack of access to basic human rights.
Statement from the Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, in response to a report by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China on media freedom.
The UK welcomed Cyprus’ efforts to combat human trafficking and modern slavery, but urged Cyprus to guarantee citizenship to all Turkish Cypriot children.
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