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Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed the announcement saying it was an "encouraging step forward".
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Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has welcomed the report from Amnesty International which sets out the status of the death penalty worldwide.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Human Rights Council's decision to establish a Special Rapporteur for Iran.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Minister for Europe David Lidington said the UK calls on the Belarusian authorities to release all political prisoners.
"I call on the Syrian government to respect the people’s right to peaceful protest and to address their legitimate grievances."
The United Nations Human Rights Council on 23 March adopted a declaration on human rights education and training.
The Foreign Office has published guidance for FCO staff overseas on how to report any torture or mistreatment they encounter in the course of their daily duties.
Foreign Office and Equalities Ministers have welcomed the statement on "Ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation & gender identity" at the UN Human Rights Council.
Foreign Secretary William Hague announced the update and reissue of the guidance for Foreign Office staff in a written statement on Parliament.
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham announced the £500,000 donation in a written statement to Parliament on 21 March.
The Foreign Affairs Council of the EU has announced that the EU will seek swiftly to introduce sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations in Iran.
Britain raises concerns about religious freedom wherever they arise, including in Pakistan, through the intervention of Ministers or our Embassies and High Commissions.
The UN Human Rights Council had a debate today on the follow-up to the Special Session on Libya on 25 February.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office in the UK and its embassies overseas this week.
Women have a way to go before they achieve full equality with men in Afghanistan, but through their determination progress is being made.
Europe, Middle East, International Women's Day and Sierra Leone were amongst the subjects discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has today welcomed the appointment of the UN Human Rights Council Commission to investigate human rights violations in Libya.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt expressed concern following reports of attacks on journalists.
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