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  • FCO expresses concern over violence in DRC

    Following the introduction of an electoral law in the parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo, violent protests have taken place around the country since 19 January.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights visits Morocco

    Baroness Anelay makes first official visit to Morocco to discuss human rights and bi-lateral issues.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office responds to Syrian casualty figures for 2014

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood expressed deep concern following the figures issued by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jo Swinson pledges support for a new ranking of companies’ human rights performance

    Government pledges support for a new human rights benchmark that will rank the corporate human rights performance of international companies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Fund in Malaysia: Call for Bids

    The Human Rights and Democracy Fund 2015-2016 in Malaysia is now open for the submission of project proposals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Anelay's visit to the UN in New York

    Baroness Anelay visited the United Nations in New York and participated in the ICC’s Assembly of State Parties between 11 and 12 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • OSCE Ministerial Council, Basel, 4 and 5 December 2014

    Written Statement made by: Minister for Europe, David Lidington on 15 December 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa calls for an end to the conflict in South Sudan

    Anniversary of crisis in South Sudan. We should reflect on human cost. Country’s leaders must end the conflict now

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to provide medical assistance to Ukrainian Soldiers

    Foreign Secretary announces UK to provide medical assistance for five wounded Ukrainian servicemen.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'The International Criminal Court must remain at the forefront of global efforts to end impunity'

    Statement by Baroness Anelay, UK Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 'The UK recently announced a multi-year assistance programme for the Sahel worth more than $160 million'

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN to the Security Council Session on the Sahel

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The work of the ICTY and ICTR remains vital to promoting international justice across the globe.

    Statement by UK Legal Counsellor to the UN Security Council meeting on ICTY & ICTR Progress Reports

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict Report published

    William Hague, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, announced the report's publication.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Anelay Human Rights Day speech

    Speech delivered by Human Rights Minister, Baroness Anelay, to mark UN Human Rights Day

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office marks Human Rights Day 2014

    UK marks UN Human Rights Day by reaffirming the importance of civil society for Human Rights worldwide

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commemorating UN Human Rights Day in Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Greg Quinn, British Chargé d’Affaires to Kazakhstan on December 9. This is an English transcript of the speech.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights Day 2014: Nick Clegg's message

    The Deputy Prime Minister sends a message to mark Human Rights Day 2014: "No person, no country can ever prosper without basic freedoms".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister welcomes resumption of Colombian peace talks

    After yesterday's announcement of renewed peace talks, the UK has expressed its support for their progress.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister concerned by Egypt death sentences

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood expresses concern at 188 death sentences passed by a court in Egypt.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office condemns attacks in Kenya

    Minister for Africa appalled by the attacks in Mandera County Kenya which killed 36 people

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government