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Prime Minister David Cameron and President Xi Jinping of China held a joint press conference during the President's state visit to the UK.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Forced Marriage Unit has released a new film to demonstrate the devastating impact of forced marriage on victims and their families.
$1 million of new UK support announced for Women, Peace and Security agenda
Statement by Baroness Verma, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
Philip Hammond comments on the death of former Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe
Visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Baroness Anelay announced new UK support in the fight against sexual violence in conflict.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 30th session today with resolutions on Sri Lanka, Syria and Yemen.
Hugo Swire today welcomed the adoption of an important and historic resolution on Sri Lanka by the UN Human Rights Council.
Baroness Anelay and Croatian Foreign Minister Pusić host an event at UNGA on Challenging Attitudes to Prevent Sexual Violence in Conflict
Statement by Ambassador Martin Shearman of the UK Mission to the UN at the UN Women Executive Board
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva to discuss the UK’s human rights priorities.
Foreign Office Minister of State, Hugo Swire, represented the UK at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Speech by Dr. Christian Turner CMG on the launch of memorial to victims of torture and ill-treatment during the colonial era
New UK Envoy will ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten.
Latest UN report shows appalling human rights violations in Syria.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Nigerian Presidency Security Council Wrap-Up Debate
Deputy Human Resources Director will answer tweets on 27th August
Minister for Europe calls for release of Estonian security officer, Eston Kohver, following sentencing in Russia.
Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson of the UK Mission to the UN at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Regional Organisations and Contemporary Challenges of Global Security
Foreign Office expresses grave concern over Azerbaijani human rights following the sentencing of civil society members Leyla and Arif Yunus
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