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At the World News Media Congress in Glasgow, the Foreign Secretary spoke about building a coalition of governments committed to media freedom.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK and Canada have issued a joint statement about concerns for their citizens in light of proposed changes to extradition laws in Hong Kong.
Statement and right of reply by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syria.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce at the Security Council briefing on Somalia.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Debate on the Middle East Peace Process
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Libya
The British Embassy Pristina joined Quint partners, France, Germany, Italy and the United States to issue a statement about the mayoral elections in four northern municipalities of Kosovo.
Today, the Foreign Secretary announced Rita French as his International Ambassador for Human Rights.
Lord Ahmad issued a statement to mark the end of the 33rd Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we express our support for, and solidarity with, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities in Romania.
We remain concerned by the repression and the arbitrary use of force against peaceful protesters, journalists and human rights defenders, treatment of political detainees and the disproportionate use of terrorism charges to …
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen
UK notes Qatar's improved protections for migrant workers, although we remain concerned about progress on implementation of amendments to the labour law.
The UK welcomes the opening of political and media space in Ethiopia, the release of political prisoners and journalists, reform of the Civil Society law and commitment to further legal reform.
The UK calls on Costa Rica to improve processing systems for migrants seeking refugee status.
The UK welcomes Equatorial Guinea’s engagement with the UPR and the recent efforts to tackle human trafficking. However, the UK remains concerned by the limited human rights progress since its 2014 review.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt spoke about Brexit, the UK's role afterwards, and UK foreign policy priorities to make the world safer, healthier and wealthier.
Lord Ahmad, Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, wishes Muslims all around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.
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