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Explanation of Vote by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, following adoption of UNAMA Mandate Renewal
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary welcomes action taken by the EU, Australia, Canada and the US
The government envoys to Syria of France, Germany, UK and US have released a statement on the 8th anniversary of the Syrian conflict.
At the OECD meeting this week, Rt Hon Mark Field MP discussed with partners how the organisation could strengthen its work in southeast Asia
The UK continues to be concerned with the situation in Xinjiang and urges China to release detainees who have not been lawfully charged or tried, and end travel restrictions on minorities.
The UK government is investing Ksh. 220 million in the development of 2 solar plants in Kenya to give more people access to affordable, clean energy.
The Business Innovation Challenge seeks proposals from enterprises who are developing innovative solutions to create jobs, especially for Kenya’s youth.
Speech by HM Ambassador Alison Kemp at the launch event in Podgorica.
Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, spoke alongside the Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral Sunil Lanba at the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
The UK welcomed Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of the UK's UPR recommendation, but expressed concern with Saudi Arabia's overall human rights record.
National statement delivery by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the 63rd Commission on the Status of Women.
Remarks to the General Assembly by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex at the President of the General Assembly’s ‘Women In Power’ Event during the Commission on the Status of Women 2019.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UN/EU cooperation.
The UK remains concerned about the human rights situation in Burundi, and asked the OHCHR how the Government of Burundi can ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2020.
The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
British Ambassador Ruairí O’Connell addressed justice sector officials at the Kosovo Law Institute to mark the end of a three year project to monitor corruption cases in the prosecutorial and judicial systems.
The UK thanked the Commission for its latest updates, but raised concerns regarding arbitrary detention and restrictions to humanitarian access.
The UK welcomed the peace agreement of September 2018 and praised the work of the Commission, calling for members to renew its mandate.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan.
The UK strongly encourages the Government of Eritrea to engage with the Special Rapporteur, noting their membership of this Council and their obligation to cooperate with the Council’s mechanisms.
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