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Egypt has seen renewed political turmoil and periods of violence over the past six months.
There has been a mixed picture in the human rights sphere in the last three months
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The FCO welcomes the Foreign Affairs Committee’s report into the departments human rights work in 2012.
Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi will answer your questions on UK and Pakistan live via Twitter on 16 October.
FCO Minister for Europe David Lidington shares concerns voiced by ODIHR on conduct of Presidential election in Azerbaijan.
In a meeting with Pavel Khodorkovsky, Mr Lidington called for Mikhail Khodorkovsky to be released in August 2014.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.
Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi highlights the UK’s longstanding opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.
The Foreign Secretary calls on presidential candidates to respect democratic process and create conditions for free, fair elections.
FCO Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds urges restraint following demonstrations in Sudan.
Minister for Europe David Lidington’s statement on the third consecutive banning of the Belgrade Pride.
DFID Bangladesh Country Representative Sarah Cooke speeks to Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) partners at the launch of COPE
Explanation of vote by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague following UN Security Council adoption of resolution on Syria
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 24th Session today, with important resolutions on countries including Somalia, Syria and Sudan.
Representing the British Government, FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, attended the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of Burma at the UN General Assembly on 26 September.
Remarks by Foreign Secretary William Hague During UN Side Event on Enhancing Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict
Statement by The Rt Hon Baroness Warsi PC, UK Senior Minister of State, to the UN General Assembly Peacebuilding Commission Event
Foreign Secretary welcomes the judgement of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the case against Charles Taylor
Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie welcome new Declaration on ending Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.
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