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Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN statement in the UN Security Council Briefing on Iran and Implementation of Resolution 2231.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Boris Johnson expresses his concern at the High Administrative Court decision on Al Wefaq
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the High-Level Thematic Debate on Human Rights
Minister for Human Rights will address UN Member States, urging consolidation of progress on human rights, implementation of UN obligations and better prevention of violations and abuses.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
UK responds to recommendations from the House of Lords Select Committee and is as committed as ever to ending sexual violence in conflict.
UK determined to strengthen its voice in the international system on the important human rights priority of torture prevention.
Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson of the UK Mission to the UN at the General Assembly Briefing on Syria.
Concern expressed about suspension of opposition party
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Andargachew Tsege's case was top of the agenda when the Foreign Secretary visited Ethiopia on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has granted a conditional release to prominent journalist Khadija Ismayilova
Baroness Anelay visits the Holy See to speak to religious men and women about Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
James Duddridge speech on Corruption, Conflict and the role of the International Community in Africa
Baroness Anelay announces the update on the National Action Plan, restating the UK’s belief that business and human rights go hand in hand
The Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Baroness Anelay celebrated World Red Cross and Red Crescent Week
Special Envoy calls on DRC government to uphold the right to free expression guaranteed by the African Charter on Democracy
The 2015 Foreign Office Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy shows that human rights remain at the heart of British foreign policy.
James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, expresses concern on The Gambian Government’s reaction to peaceful protests.
Baroness Anelay applauds another step forward in combating sexual violence in conflict in the Kurdistan Region with translation of International Protocol on Investigation and Documentation.
UK Special Envoy to the African Great Lakes, Danae Dholakia, calls on Burundian government to protect prisoners’ human rights and stop abuses.
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