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Baroness Anelay celebrates World Press Freedom Day and reinforces importance of open debate.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
It is long-standing UK policy to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances. Concerned by executions in Indonesia.
On the occasion of Anfal Memorial Day the Foreign Office remembers those who lost their lives
Foreign Secretary congratulates President Elect Buhari on victory in Nigerian elections.
Six young women officially inducted into the Cameroon Women’s Scholarship family
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief
Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.
Africa Minister James Duddridge appalled by abhorrent abduction of women and children in northern Nigeria.
A case study from the 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
Minister James Duddridge opens plenary of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative, concluding the UK’s chairmanship
Hugo Swire urges calm across the Maldives and encourages political parties to act with moderation, restraint and within bounds of the law.
The 2014 Foreign Office annual report on Human Rights and Democracy sets out steps taken to promote and protect human rights.
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