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  • Foreign Secretary on violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for Syrian government to respect right of peaceful protest, for restraint, and for serious political reforms to be implemented without delay

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

  • "There will be no downgrading of human rights under this Government"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the launch of the Human Rights & Democracy report on 31 March.

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

  • Foreign Office launches conflict minerals information for businesses

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham launched guidance for businesses dealing in the four minerals commonly known as conflict minerals - Cassiterite, Coltan, Wolframite and Gold.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes release of political prisoners in Cuba

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed the announcement saying it was an "encouraging step forward".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Amnesty International report on the death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has welcomed the report from Amnesty International which sets out the status of the death penalty worldwide.

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

  • Human Rights Council agrees to Special Rapporteur for Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Human Rights Council's decision to establish a Special Rapporteur for Iran.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Minister for Europe "dismayed" by sentencing of opposition activists in Belarus

    Minister for Europe David Lidington said the UK calls on the Belarusian authorities to release all political prisoners.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern at ongoing violence in Syria

    "I call on the Syrian government to respect the people’s right to peaceful protest and to address their legitimate grievances."

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

  • UN declaration on human rights education and training

    The United Nations Human Rights Council on 23 March adopted a declaration on human rights education and training.

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

  • FCO publishes guidance on reporting torture overseas

    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.

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

  • UK welcomes UN statement on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity

    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.

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

  • New guidance for staff on reporting torture and mistreatment published

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced the update and reissue of the guidance for Foreign Office staff in a written statement on Parliament.

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

  • UK donates £500k to International Criminal Court's trust fund for victims

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham announced the £500,000 donation in a written statement to Parliament on 21 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU intention to impose sanctions against human rights violators in Iran

    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.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on report into Christians facing persecution

    Britain raises concerns about religious freedom wherever they arise, including in Pakistan, through the intervention of Ministers or our Embassies and High Commissions.

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

  • UN Human Rights Council meets to discuss human rights situation in Libya

    The UN Human Rights Council had a debate today on the follow-up to the Special Session on Libya on 25 February.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office in the UK and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Voices of Afghan Women

    Women have a way to go before they achieve full equality with men in Afghanistan, but through their determination progress is being made.

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