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Crimean Tatar leader Akhtem Chiygoz has been convicted and sentenced to 8 years in a seriously flawed trial.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson congratulates President Kenyatta on his re-election.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on the DRC and Nigeria.
Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy puts human rights centre stage of foreign policy.
Lord Ahmad outlines the FCO's human rights priorities and our approach to human rights work
The Prime Minister spoke at a Pride reception in Downing Street to celebrate the contribution that lesbian, gay, bi and trans people make to the UK.
Sir Alan Duncan urges Turkey to uphold international standards following the arrest of human rights defenders in Turkey
FCO Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon calls on the Russian government to uphold its international commitments to religious freedom.
The UK Department for International Development announced £90 million of support for family planning in Ethiopia.
Boris Johnson pays tribute to the victims of the 1995 genocide
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