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The 24th UK-China Human Rights Dialogue took place in Beijing on 27 and 28 June 2017 with senior officials attending from both countries.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Lord Ahmad urges states to sign, ratify and implement the UN Convention Against Torture and its Optional Protocol.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 35th Session today with important resolutions on the rights of women, Syria, DRC, Ukraine and Eritrea.
Ambassador Susanna Moorehead visited Nguenyyiel refugee camp in Gambella region of Ethiopia
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon will work globally to support our shared human values and promote peace, security and prosperity.
Statement by Helen Mulvein, Legal Counsellor at the UK Mission to the United Nations, on ICTY and the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals.
Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, condemns three death sentences carried out in Gaza on 25 May.
The Minister's visit highlighted important work to support survivors of sexual and gender-based violence happening in the country.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, Political Coordinator at the UK Mission to the United Nations, briefing on the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq.
Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, welcomes President Ivanov’s decision to grant a mandate to the new majority government.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Open Debate on sexual violence in conflict.
Baroness Anelay's visit focussed on gender, human rights, climate change and anti-corruption.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council meeting on Syria.
FCO Minister Baroness Anelay calls on the Russian government to uphold its international commitments to religious freedom.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, ahead of the vote by the Committee on NGOs at the ECOSOC Coordination and Management Meeting.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on human rights and the prevention of armed conflict.
Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, pays tribute to victims of the Anfal campaign.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson statement on the UN Security Council vote on Syria.
Minister for Human Rights welcomes the reported decrease in number of executions and reiterates the UK's opposition to the death penalty.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Colombia.
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