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A case study on the UK response to reports of sexual violence in the Syrian conflict from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
A country case study on the progress on reform implementation in Bahrain from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
A case study on women's rights in India from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
A country case study on political violence in Bangladesh from the 2013 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed grave concern about Crimea and recent events in the east of Ukraine.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Joint FCO-DFID call for urgent restoration humanitarian access to all communities in Rakhine State. Mr Swire summons Burmese Ambassador.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the brutal murders of two UN officials, one British, in Somalia.
Hugh Robertson calls for free elections in Iraq, and recognises vital role of Independent High Electoral Commission.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the UNHRC resolution calling for an international investigation into Sri Lanka.
William Hague and Justine Greening announce a £3million boost to the Syria Recovery Trust Fund.
Hugo Swire updated Parliament on the UNHRC resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.
UN Human Rights Council says “systematic and widespread human rights violations in the DPRK” cannot remain unpunished.
Today the UK begins its Chairmanship of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, for one year.
Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie address military conference in Bosnia, call for end to rape as a weapon of war.
Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy visit Bosnia ahead of Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Foreign Secretary William Hague backs UN resolution to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.
William Hague congratulates parties on the signature of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement for the Bangsamoro.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the UK Chairmanship of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Prime Minister David Cameron gave a statement on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on holding an independent investigation in Sri Lanka.
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