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Yesterday’s arrival is hoped to be the first of many of LGBT Afghans who are able to start new lives in the UK.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris
Ambassador Bush reaffirms the importance of democratic institutions and accountable governments, and supports the ODIHR's approach to election observation.
On behalf of 46 countries, the Lithuanian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rytis Paulauskas gave a cross-regional statement at Third Committee.
FCDO Minister of State for the United Nations Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visited the UN headquarters in New York for a series of meetings.
Ambassador Neil Bush congratulates Dmitry Muratov on co-receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in Russia.
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council open debate on women, peace and security.
On behalf of 43 countries, the French Permanent Representative to the United Nations gave a cross-regional statement at the UN General Assembly Third Committee.
UK Ambassador Neil Bush reaffirms the UK's longstanding policy to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issued a statement today (21 October) on the disqualification of District Councillors in Hong Kong.
British Embassy in Zagreb is inviting organisations across Croatia to submit project proposals on activities strengthening peace, security and governance.
Alan Campbell (UK delegation) thanks ODIHR for its work to strengthen democratic institutions, the rule of law and human rights across the OSCE region since 1991.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes the conclusions of the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Cross-regional statement on behalf of the United Kingdom and 79 other countries on reprisals.
The Foreign Secretary is to discuss Russia, Belarus and China at a meeting of the 3 Baltic countries today.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issued a statement following the UK’s decision to call a vote on the resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Simon Manley, the UK's Permanent Representative in Geneva, delivered a joint statement on behalf of the UK and Australia in relation to the resolution titled 'From rhetoric to reality: a global call for concrete acti…
Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement with regard to the Human Rights Council Resolution establishing a mandate for Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of hu…
Rita French, UK Ambassador for Human Rights, delivered the UK's Explanation of Vote with regard to the Human Rights Council Resolution on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment.
The British Embassy organised its fourth Business and Human Rights Week in Guatemala.
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