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UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva Simon Manley gave this statement thanking the High Commissioner, the United Nations Joint Office for Human Rights and the International Team of Experts on the Kasai region for their …
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UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement outlining the UK's concerns about the welfare of at least 118 Ukrainian political prisoners currently held by Russia.
The Prime Minister’s High Representative for Afghan Transition and the Chargé d'Affaires of the UK Mission to Afghanistan held talks with the Taliban.
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement reiterating that the UK remains resolute, and steadfast, in our mission to combat all forms of racism, xenophobia and related intolerance.
UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva Simon Manley gave this joint statement on behalf of over 40 countries.
The Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy (MCFHRD) is the FCDO’s dedicated strategic fund supporting our global human rights and democracy work.
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Universal Periodic Review Adoption for Somalia.
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Universal Periodic Review Adoption for Sierra Leone.
UK Deputy Ambassador Deidre Brown highlights the OSCE's commitment to engage with civil society across their 3 dimensions.
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement outlining the UK's concern at continued acts of reprisals outlined within the report.
The UK delivered this statement during the panel discussion on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests.
The UK is deeply concerned by the Malian government's discussions with Russian private military company Wagner Group.
The UK invites project proposals to support the delivery of a holistic approach to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) in the Dolj and Olt counties in the southern region of Romania.
The Media Freedom Coalition Diplomatic Network is a platform for the coordination of joint diplomatic action to shine a global spotlight on media freedom.
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement welcoming the annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms.
UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva Simon Manley delivered this statement raising human rights concerns on China, Myanmar, South Sudan, Russia, Syria, Egypt and Burundi.
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement encouraging Venezuela to give effect to the previous recommendations made by the Fact Finding Mission and to fully cooperate with the Mission.
British Embassy Bucharest is inviting project proposals to support the delivery of activities and support services to prevent Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) in Romania and support the reintegration of victims.
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement thanking the High Commissioner for the update on the human rights situation in Belarus.
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement urging the government to deliver further progress, over a sustained period of time.
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