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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of Nasrin Sotoudeh

    UK hopes to see continued improvements in Iran human rights record under President Rouhani’s government.

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

  • Baroness Warsi expresses concern over death penalty in Bangladesh

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi deeply concerned over use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • Hugo Swire saddened by execution in Japan

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his regret at today’s execution in Japan.

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

  • First round of Maldives’ Presidential elections goes smoothly

    Minister Alistair Burt congratulates people of Maldives on the first stage of the electoral process.

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

  • Twenty-Fourth Human Rights Council, Geneva, 9 to 27 September 2013

    UK Statement on the Working Group's Report on the use of mercenaries.

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

  • Twenty-Fourth Human Rights Council, Geneva, 9 to 27 September 2013

    On the first day of the session, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay updated the Council on the activities of her Office. This was followed by a general debate on the annual report of the High Commissioner.

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

  • International Conference on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Geneva, 6 September 2013

    The Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) was launched on 29 May 2012 by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and Angelina Jolie. Ambassador Karen Pierce spoke at the opening of the Conference.

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

  • UK action plan on business and human rights

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the launch of the UK action plan on business and human Rights

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

  • UK first to launch action plan on business and human rights

    The UK today launched its action plan on business and human rights, becoming the first country to set out guidance to companies on integrating human rights into their operations.

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

  • UK action plan on business and human rights

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the UK action plan on business and human rights.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on violence in Democratic Republic of Congo

    FCO Minister condemns M23 militia attacks and urges those with influence to help end violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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

  • Hugo Swire welcomes UN resolution on child soldiers in Burma

    Hugo Swire calls for Burma to cooperate fully with a UN resolution aimed at bringing an end to the use of child soldiers.

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

  • UK still concerned about reported irregularities during Zimbabwe elections

    Minister for Africa hopes Southern African Development Community Summit will tackle reported irregularities during Zimbabwe elections.

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

  • Hugo Swire meets Sikh representatives about Professor Bhullar

    Foreign Office Minister, Hugo Swire, met Sikh representatives today to discuss the case of Professor Bhullar.

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

  • Alistair Burt expresses concern over execution in Vietnam

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt deeply concerned to see the death penalty resumed in Vietnam.

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

  • Hugo Swire marks anniversary of protests in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire marks the 25th anniversary of protests in Burma and remembers those who struggled for greater democracy.

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

  • FCO Minister urges protection of right to peaceful protest in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt: I urge authorities to ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Zimbabwe election results

    Foreign Secretary commends the people of Zimbabwe on peaceful elections but sets out grave concerns over how those elections were conducted

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

  • Minister welcomes confirmation of Maldives Presidential election ballot

    Alistair Burt: it is vital that chosen candidates of all political parties can participate in elections that are free, fair and peaceful.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends his condolences after coach crash in Italy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the coach crash in Italy.

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