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DOH, NHSC collaborate on standards development for Philippine CDC

DOH, NHSC collaborate on standards development for Philippine CDC

Thursday, 20 October 2022

In collaboration with the Department of Health, NICE International is in Manila this week for a knowledge exchange on Clinical Practice Guideline Deve...

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Report by OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights: UK response, October 2022

Report by OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights: UK response, October 2022

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Ambassador Bush commends ODIHR for to delivering on its mandate effectively and impartially, and for its efforts following Putin’s illegal invasion of...

Minister Keegan reaffirms important UK Egypt ties on first visit to Cairo

Minister Keegan reaffirms important UK Egypt ties on first visit to Cairo

Thursday, 20 October 2022

The UK Minister for Africa reaffirmed UK-Egypt partnership and, ahead of COP27, thanked Egypt for its leadership on climate change....

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England and Wales fans urged to follow World Cup travel tips: Qatar 2022

England and Wales fans urged to follow World Cup travel tips: Qatar 2022

Thursday, 20 October 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issues 6 top tips for travelling England and Wales fans to help avoid preventable problems....

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Statement of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan

Statement of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

This statement is endorsed by the following members of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan: United Kingdom, Qatar, Australia, Bangladesh, Bel...

UK announces humanitarian assistance for 150,000 women and children suffering drought and conflict in Ethiopia

UK announces humanitarian assistance for 150,000 women and children suffering drought and conflict in Ethiopia

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

A new £14 million UK funding package is expected to reach up to 150,000 people with comprehensive health, water sanitation, hygiene and nutrition serv...

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Human rights must remain the guiding light for our work at the UN: UK national statement at Third Committee

Human rights must remain the guiding light for our work at the UN: UK national statement at Third Committee

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

UK Ambassador James Kariuki delivered the UK national statement on human rights at the UN Third Committee....

We condemn all acts of intimidation or reprisal against those who cooperate with the UN

We condemn all acts of intimidation or reprisal against those who cooperate with the UN

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Joint statement delivered by Ireland on behalf of the UK and 78 countries on reprisals at the UN Third Committee ...

Supporting MINUSCA’s crucial efforts to help the CAR Government build lasting peace

Supporting MINUSCA’s crucial efforts to help the CAR Government build lasting peace

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Statement by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Central African Republic...

We must respect the bodily autonomy of women and girls throughout their lives: Cross regional joint statement at the UN Third Committee

We must respect the bodily autonomy of women and girls throughout their lives: Cross regional joint statement at the UN Third Committee

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Cross-regional joint statement by 71 countries at the UN Third Committee...

Russia's horrendous attacks on civilians continue: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's horrendous attacks on civilians continue: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Putin and Russia's military leadership are resorting to new depths of depravity against the Ukrainian...

Environment is yet another casualty of Russia’s war: UK statement to the OSCE

Environment is yet another casualty of Russia’s war: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Nick Ryder (FCDO) highlights the appalling environmental damage caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, and efforts needed to rebuild Ukraine and its envir...

The normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia remains vital

The normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia remains vital

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo...

Mali's actions and statements call into question its commitment to partnership with the UN

Mali's actions and statements call into question its commitment to partnership with the UN

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Quarterly Briefing on Mali...

Restoring security and stability for the Haitian people

Restoring security and stability for the Haitian people

Monday, 17 October 2022

Statement by UK Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Haiti...

North Korea ballistic missile launch: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launch: FCDO statement

Friday, 14 October 2022

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile launch on 14 October....

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Joint statement by the Iraq Economic Contact Group

Joint statement by the Iraq Economic Contact Group

Friday, 14 October 2022

The UK and Japan co-hosted a meeting on economic reform and climate action in Iraq at the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group...

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International Day of the Girl: Joint statement to the OSCE

International Day of the Girl: Joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 14 October 2022

Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear from Canada marks International Day of the Girl, and urges that human rights of all girls must be respected....

OSCE report on combating trafficking in human beings: UK response, October 2022

OSCE report on combating trafficking in human beings: UK response, October 2022

Friday, 14 October 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush welcomes OSCE's work on combating the risk of trafficking in human beings resulting from Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine....

Additional £10 million of UK aid for flood relief efforts in Pakistan

Additional £10 million of UK aid for flood relief efforts in Pakistan

Thursday, 13 October 2022

The UK is providing an additional £10 million of UK aid funding to Pakistan following the devastating floods....

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Ensuring that every dollar the UN spends has the greatest impact on the ground: UK Statement at UN Fifth Committee

Ensuring that every dollar the UN spends has the greatest impact on the ground: UK Statement at UN Fifth Committee

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki to the UN Fifth Committee on the introduction of the proposed budget for 2023...

Refusal to extend the truce threatens to dismantle the foundation built for a negotiated peace settlement in Yemen

Refusal to extend the truce threatens to dismantle the foundation built for a negotiated peace settlement in Yemen

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Statement by UK Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen...

World Day against the Death Penalty 2022: Joint statement to the OSCE

World Day against the Death Penalty 2022: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Ambassador Raphael Naegeli from Switzerland marks the 20th World Day against the Death Penalty at the OSCE, on behalf of the UK and other OSCE states....

56th round of Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

56th round of Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown voices strong UK support for the Geneva International Discussions (GID) as well as for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial i...

Report from the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK response, October 2022

Report from the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK response, October 2022

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush thanks Head of OSCE's Mission to Kosovo, Ambassador Davenport, for their work including on strengthening Kosovo's institutions....

Russia's needless war has inflicted suffering on too many: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's needless war has inflicted suffering on too many: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush denounces Russia’s ongoing and indefensible attacks against civilians across Ukraine, and commends human rights defenders....

Renewed momentum on peace in Colombia: UK statement at UN Security Council

Renewed momentum on peace in Colombia: UK statement at UN Security Council

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Statement by UK Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia...

Strengthening the non proliferation and disarmament system against growing global instability: UK statement at UN First Committee

Strengthening the non proliferation and disarmament system against growing global instability: UK statement at UN First Committee

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Statement by UK Ambassador Aidan Liddle to the UN First Committee meeting on Disarmament...

UN General Assembly vote on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement

UN General Assembly vote on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said today's vote on Ukraine at the UN General Assembly shows that Putin stands alone on the international stage....

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The undeniable link between climate, nature, peace and security in Africa

The undeniable link between climate, nature, peace and security in Africa

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council meeting on climate and security. ...

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