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Disinformation hinders peacekeeping mandate delivery and threatens peacekeeper safety

Disinformation hinders peacekeeping mandate delivery and threatens peacekeeper safety

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open debate on peacekeeping and strategic communications....

With today’s vote, innocent Syrians can breathe no sigh of relief: UK at Security Council

With today’s vote, innocent Syrians can breathe no sigh of relief: UK at Security Council

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward after the adoption of a resolution on the mandate for cross-border aid into Syria....

Kenya National elections conference: Jane Marriott's speech

Kenya National elections conference: Jane Marriott's speech

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

British High Commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriott gave a speech at the Kenya national elections conference...

Working together to forge a more prosperous and sustainable future for Small Island Developing States

Working together to forge a more prosperous and sustainable future for Small Island Developing States

Monday, 11 July 2022

Statement by Rebecca Fabrizi, UK Envoy for SIDS at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development ...

Watch the conference: International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, London 2022

Watch the conference: International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, London 2022

Monday, 11 July 2022

You can watch sessions from the 2-day Freedom of Religion or Belief conference that the UK hosted in London on 5 and 6 July 2022....

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Positive momentum towards peace and stability in Yemen

Positive momentum towards peace and stability in Yemen

Monday, 11 July 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen...

Russia’s deeply irresponsible veto will have a tragic impact on 4.1 million Syrians

Russia’s deeply irresponsible veto will have a tragic impact on 4.1 million Syrians

Friday, 08 July 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward after Russia vetoes on Syria humanitarian resolution...

Unrest in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan: UK statement to the OSCE

Unrest in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 July 2022

Saffienne Vincent-Neal (UK delegation) voices UK's concern about recent events in Karakalpakstan, where people have tragically lost their lives....

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Belarus

Friday, 08 July 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a general comment ahead of a vote on the resolution on the h...

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Syria resolution

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Syria resolution

Friday, 08 July 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, introduced a resolution on the human rights situation in Syria. ...

Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK statement to the OSCE

Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 July 2022

Saffienne Vincent-Neal (UK delegation) informed OSCE counterparts about the International Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief held in London t...

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2022: Joint statement to the OSCE

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2022: Joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 July 2022

Danish Ambassador René Dinesen delivers a joint statement on behalf of 43 OSCE states, marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture....

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Female Genital Mutilation

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Female Genital Mutilation

Friday, 08 July 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement explaining the UK's position ahead of the adopti...

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK Statement on the SOGI Mandate Renewal

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK Statement on the SOGI Mandate Renewal

Friday, 08 July 2022

The UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, delivered a general comment ahead of the vote on the resolution to renew the mandate of the Independent...

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on women and girls in Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on women and girls in Afghanistan

Friday, 08 July 2022

Ambassador Simon Manley, the UK's Permanent Representative in Geneva, delivered a statement ahead of the adoption - by consensus - of a resolution on ...

Global food crisis and climate change compound the humanitarian situation in the Sahel

Global food crisis and climate change compound the humanitarian situation in the Sahel

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on West Africa and the Sahel...

Middle East Minister visits Gulf to deepen economic ties

Middle East Minister visits Gulf to deepen economic ties

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Amanda Milling, Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East reaffirmed the close ties between the United Kingdom and the Gulf during her visit to B...

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Report by Head of OSCE Presence in Albania: UK response, July 2022

Report by Head of OSCE Presence in Albania: UK response, July 2022

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown thanks OSCE for their work in Albania on electoral reform, media freedom, anti-corruption, and the fight against serious organ...

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response, July 2022

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response, July 2022

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown voices UK support for OSCE HCNM and calls for the protection of national minorities in Russia's war against Ukraine....

Russia's contempt for international law is clear: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's contempt for international law is clear: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown reiterates that Russia alone is responsible for the horrific war in Ukraine, and it is failing to meet its international commi...

Africa Debate 2022: Minister Ford's speech

Africa Debate 2022: Minister Ford's speech

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Vicky Ford spoke at the Africa Debate 2022, an Africa investment summit hosted by Invest Africa....

Russia’s war interferes with the education of Ukrainian children: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war interferes with the education of Ukrainian children: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Justin Addison (UK delegation) speaks at an OSCE Economic and Environmental Committee meeting about the impact Russia's war against Ukraine has on edu...

Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK voluntary report to the OSCE

Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK voluntary report to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Saffienne Vincent-Neal (UK delegation) briefs OSCE counterparts on London 2022 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief....

UK Egypt Association Council 2022: joint statement

UK Egypt Association Council 2022: joint statement

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

The Foreign Secretary met with her Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry for the inaugural meeting of the UK-Egypt Association Council. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Ukraine and Crimea

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Ukraine and Crimea

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement in response to the UN High Commissioner for Huma...

Russia's intensified attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's intensified attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown highlights the devastating cost for civilians targeted in Russia's war against Ukraine at a special OSCE Permanent Council mee...

International Ministerial Freedom of Religion or Belief Conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's opening speech

International Ministerial Freedom of Religion or Belief Conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's opening speech

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

At the UK-hosted conference, Liz Truss called for everyone to work together to defend freedom of religion or belief and show the potential for positiv...

UK to champion importance of freedom of religion or belief at global conference

UK to champion importance of freedom of religion or belief at global conference

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

The UK will host faith, belief, government and civil society leaders to call for more action to protect freedom of religion or belief around the world...

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100th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

100th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Statement by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the One Hundredth Se...

Ukraine Recovery Conference: Foreign Secretary's remarks, 4 July 2022

Ukraine Recovery Conference: Foreign Secretary's remarks, 4 July 2022

Monday, 04 July 2022

During the plenary, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss spoke about how the UK will lead in supporting the Government of Ukraine's reconstruction and developm...

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