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  • British High Commissioner to Rwanda marks Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of how the UK sees its role in the world.

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

  • Human Rights as Supreme Value

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission, Greg Quinn, on 9 December. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • Human Rights Day March in Abuja

    High Commissioner Dr Andrew Pocock joined fellow Ambassadors, human rights activists & members of the public for a march through the center of Abuja to celebrate International Human Rights Day.

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

  • Ambassador Iain Lindsay OBE on UN Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy objectives.

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

  • Human Rights Day December 2013

    British Ambassador Mark Kent issues a statement to mark Human Rights Day and outline the UK’s priorities for membership of the Human Rights Council 2014-2016.

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

  • Changes to passport services for British Nationals in China

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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

  • Speech at the Queen's baton relay welcome ceremony in Tonga

    The Queen's baton relay team is in Tonga for three days this week. Elizabeth Daniel, head of the Political section at the British High Commission in Suva represented Her Majesty's Government at the baton's welcom…

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

  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Mongolia

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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

  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Japan

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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

  • UK Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi visiting Bangladesh on Thursday

    Senior UK Minister Baroness Warsi will discuss the challenges facing Bangladesh in the run up to the elections scheduled for next month.

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

  • Ambassador Sarah Dickson marks Human Rights Day

    The Ambassador pays tribute to the work of Human Rights Defenders, the Human Rights Ombudsman and British NGOs in Guatemala

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

  • Supporting Chile’s human rights agenda

    To mark UN Human Rights Day, we present the most relevant work carried out during 2013 with the Chilean government and civil society.

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

  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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

  • Marking International Human Rights Day in Macedonia

    Ambassador Yvon delivers a keynote speech to mark International Human Rights Day at the Law Faculty in Skopje.

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

  • Nick Clegg on same sex marriages taking place from March 2014

    The Deputy Prime Minister responds to the news that same sex marriages in the UK will now take place from March 2014.

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

  • The British Embassy Brussels' advice for a GREAT holiday in the UK

    For a stress- and problem free holiday from Belgium to the UK, read our general tips and tricks.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on 2013 UN Human Rights Day

    Foreign Secretary marks UN Human Rights Day and commits to using the UK's Human Rights Council seat to uphold human rights for all.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh

    Baroness Warsi expresses concerns over imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • Support for new ways of neighbourhood working

    New support for communities to tackle neighbourhood issues.

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