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The EU Human Rights Defenders Award is granted to honour the achievements of a Human Rights defender in Uganda.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Event in Brussels brought together key stakeholders to discuss and raise awareness of sexual violence in armed conflict, and how to end it.
HE Mrs Victoria Dean, British High Commissioner, hosted a glittering reception at her official residence Benmar on Friday 16 May to celebrate the Top Gear Festival which took place in Barbados this weekend.
Saturday's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Hull City at Wembley was a big occasion for 6 lucky servicemen.
Sudan urged to uphold international obligations on freedom of religion or belief following death sentence in apostasy case.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.
Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer your questions via Twitter on Wednesday 21 May from 13.30 – 14.30
The event held in New Delhi underlined the UK’s support for LGBT rights around the world.
The residence of the British ambassador in Santiago will open its doors to the public from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 25 May.
Foreign Secretary welcomes concrete agreements at Paris Summit on tackling Boko Haram and offers UK follow-up meeting.
UK stands up for the rights of LGBT people across the world
Equalities Minister Sajid Javid highlights the work the UK is doing in advancing LGB&T rights.
The UK believes that human rights are universal and that lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people should be free to enjoy the rights and freedoms
The British Embassy Tokyo celebrates IDAHO – the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May.
Foreign Office notes worrying UNHCHR report showing deterioration in the human rights situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
Read our essential advice for festival goers this year – how to stay safe so you can have a good time
UK Government congratulates India’s Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election success.
Sajid Javid has reappointed Philippa Glanville as a Member of the Committee, for the 4 years to 1 April 2018.
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