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The International Development Secretary has called for urgent reforms to keep the United Nations relevant in the 21st century.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
UK will double its development funding for tackling modern slavery.
Prime Minister Theresa May hosted an event on tackling modern slavery at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
This UK statement was delivered at the 36th session of the Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the Fact Finding Mission on Burma on 19 September 2017.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson met with senior Burmese representatives to urge an end to the violence against the Rohingya people.
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and they discussed the impact of Hurricane Irma.
The Minister’s visit will support UK trade and business and strengthen our relationship and dialogue with Azerbaijan on foreign policy, security and reform.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN Security Council on African Union and UN Co-operation.
UK calls for the Government of Azerbaijan to end restrictions on independent media.
Crimean Tatar leader Akhtem Chiygoz has been convicted and sentenced to 8 years in a seriously flawed trial.
UK statement at the opening plenary of the 36th session of the Human Rights Council on 11 September 2017, delivered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon.
Mark Field calls on the government of Cambodia to take action to restore prospects for a free and fair election next year.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office responds to Venezuelan ban on Lilian Tintori travelling to Europe.
UK calls for the Azerbaijan government to support freedom of expression, and the right to a fair trial.
The Advisory Commission, headed by Kofi Annan, published its report on Rakhine State, Burma on 24 August 2017.
The Foreign Secretary visited Benghazi today (24 August) as part of the UK’s efforts to support stability in Libya.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson pledges UK support to tackle migration and the terrorist threat from Libya.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister (FCO) Mark Field arrives in China for wide-ranging talks on trade, security and human rights.
Sir Alan Duncan’s visit on 15 to 17 August will support democracy and focus on increased UK-Turkey co-operation, particularly in science.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson condemns the murder of seven members of the Syrian Civil Defence, otherwise known as the White Helmets, in Sarmin, Idlib.
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