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  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Belize

    The UK highlighted Belize's progress on LGBTI issues and HIV/AIDS, but recommended strengthening the criminal justice system and measures around investigating slavery offences.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day 2018 luncheon in Ghana to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice

    On 11 November 1918 church bells and other bells, which had fallen silent during the course of the First World War, rang out spontaneously as news of the Armistice spread across Europe and the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Monaco

    The UK welcomed Monaco's commitment to human rights, but encouraged Monaco to endorse the UK's Call to Action on Modern Slavery and further combat discrimination against women.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Alun Cairns calls on Welsh schools to sign up to new UK aid backed programme to connect schools with African, Asian and Middle Eastern classrooms

    The Welsh Secretary will visit Heronsbridge School in Bridgend to launch the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning programme in Wales

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary travels to the Gulf to push for end to Yemen bloodshed

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will visit Saudi Arabia and the UAE today [Monday 12 November] to press for an end to the bloodshed in Yemen.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • FCO Minister reaffirms UK’s commitment to Vietnam

    FCO Minister of State for Asia and Pacific, Mark Field has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Vietnam marking 45 years of UK-Vietnam diplomatic relations

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Acting with unity

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, at the Security Council Open Debate on maintaining peace and security: strengthening the role of multilateralism and the UN.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary lends support to military charity campaign to honour Commonwealth soldiers

    Marking the centenary of the First World War, the Foreign Secretary will support the charity, There But Not There, to honour over 3 million soldiers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • India and UK commemorate fallen soldiers in World War 1

    Marking 100 years since Armistice Day, the United Service Institution of India, supported by the British High Commission, is hosting a series of events over the weekend of the 11th November, to commemorate the contribution o…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Central African Republic

    This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Central African Republic's Human Rights Record on 9 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM to pay a nation's respects at Armistice Commemorations in Belgium and France

    Prime Minister Theresa May will attend Armistice commemorations in Belgium and France today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A Safe and Stable Libya

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain and France: past, present and future

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a speech in Paris on the bilateral relationship between the UK and France as friends, allies, and partners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office Minister to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to Hong Kong

    Mark Field, FCO Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, has arrived in Hong Kong today (8 November) on a visit to reaffirm and deepen the UK’s long standing relationship with Hong Kong.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • ILO Governing Body: UK Statement on the ILO Centenary Initiatives

    This UK statement was delivered during the ILO Report of the Director General First Supplementary Report: Follow-up to the Centenary Initiatives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Honduran Congresswoman joins International Women MPs conference in London

    Congresswoman Sara Medina is participating in the conference to discuss how to strengthen visibility, and further empower female parliamentarians to continue to drive change in Honduras and internationally.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Guatemalan Congresswoman joins International Women MPs conference in London

    Congresswoman Andrea Villagran is participating in the conference to discuss how to strengthen visibility, and further empower women parliamentarians to continue to drive change in Guatemala and internationally.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Malaysia

    The UK welcomed Malaysia's intention to abolish the death penalty and urged the government to foster an inclusive society which protects the rights of all citizens, regardless of religion.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government commits £12 million to champion freedom of religion or belief worldwide

    UK Aid Connect will work with faith groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and academics to embed freedom of religion or belief policies in poverty reduction work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Future of ASEAN-UK Cooperation, Post-Brexit: Minister Field

    FCO Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field gave a speech to the Chatham House and SIIA UK-ASEAN dialogue in Singapore on 8 November.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government