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Foreign Secretary calls for further UN Security Council action to ensure aid gets to the millions who need it in Syria.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Mark Simmonds condemns acts of terrorism and expresses support for Nigeria following an attack on a shopping mall in Abuja yesterday.
Baroness Warsi reaffirms the UK’s commitment to combat torture and encourages states to ratify the Convention against Torture.
UK welcomes Parliamentary elections in Libya and supports inclusive national dialogue to achieve stable prosperous future.
The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has welcomed the appointment of a team of experts to investigate alleged abuses in Sri Lanka.
Recommendations on the steps that industry can take to help eradicate human rights abuses to be produced by the British Retail Consortium.
Foreign Secretary appalled by an Egyptian court returning guilty verdicts against Egyptian and international journalists.
Foreign Secretary welcomes appointment of Prince Zeid as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea.
Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.
Foreign Office Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern about increasing pressure on NGOs in Russia.
Hackathon on technical solutions to help combat sexual violence in conflict.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes agreements reached at London Ministerial on security in Nigeria.
Foreign Secretary, Secretary of State for Defence, and Secretary of State for International Development launch UK’s third national action plan at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Hugh Robertson concerned by sentencing of activists in Egypt and calls on Egyptian government to implement rights contained in the constitution.
UK statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant on Rule of Law and Human Rights
Remarks by the British Ambassador to special Knesset session on Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict
The Foreign Secretary William Hague and Special Envoy Angelina Jolie marked the start of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict today.
Joint Statement by the United States, Norway and the United Kingdom on National Dialogue in Sudan.
Opening words from the Foreign Secretary and Special Envoy Angelina Jolie at the start of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.
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