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UK's commitment to the rights of women and girls: National Statement to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

UK's commitment to the rights of women and girls: National Statement to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Statement by Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott, Minister for Women at the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women....

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement reiterating that the UK remains deeply concerned about the sustained ...

Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 16 March 2022

Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 16 March 2022

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) calls out Russian counterparts for perpetuating the Kremlin's lies to justify Russia’s military action against ...

Foreign Secretary statement on Iran: 16 March 2022

Foreign Secretary statement on Iran: 16 March 2022

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement following the departure from Iran of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, and the release of...

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the Item 3 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the Item 3 General Debate

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement, condemning Russia’s unprovoked and barbaric invasion of Ukr...

Eleventh anniversary of the Syrian uprising: Quint statement

Eleventh anniversary of the Syrian uprising: Quint statement

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America gave a joint statement on the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising....

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Violence against Children

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Violence against Children

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining that the UK is steadfast in its commitment to protecting v...

Foreign Secretary announces historic round of sanctions on Russia

Foreign Secretary announces historic round of sanctions on Russia

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Liz Truss announces historic round of sanctions, taking the overall number of UK sanctions on Russia to more than 1,000 since the invasion of Ukraine....

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining the UK's commitment to implementing the Convention on the ...

Reinforcing our support and appreciation for the work of the OSCE: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Reinforcing our support and appreciation for the work of the OSCE: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 14 March 2022

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europ...

Hong Kong watch: Foreign Secretary's statement, March 2022

Hong Kong watch: Foreign Secretary's statement, March 2022

Monday, 14 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a statement on the unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hong Kong Watc...

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Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Alison Mary Blake CMG

Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Alison Mary Blake CMG

Monday, 14 March 2022

Ms Alison Blake CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Her Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island...

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Yet another lie in Russia's disinformation campaign against Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Yet another lie in Russia's disinformation campaign against Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 11 March 2022

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement on behalf of the UK government at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine....

Foreign Secretary sanctions 386 Russian lawmakers who supported Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Foreign Secretary sanctions 386 Russian lawmakers who supported Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Friday, 11 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has sanctioned 386 members of the Duma for their support for the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk....

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

Friday, 11 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the UK statement, reiterating that the UK remains focussed on tackling the three pr...

Expressing our support for the Secretary General's vision for a more modern and reformed UN

Expressing our support for the Secretary General's vision for a more modern and reformed UN

Friday, 11 March 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the UN General Assembly thematic debate on Our Common Agenda...

The era of complacency is over: Atlantic Council Makins lecture 2022 by the Foreign Secretary

The era of complacency is over: Atlantic Council Makins lecture 2022 by the Foreign Secretary

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Liz Truss spoke about UK support to Ukraine against Russian aggression, including the UK’s toughest sanctions against oligarchs and others around Puti...

Addressing the continuation of disinformation on chemical weapons in Syria

Addressing the continuation of disinformation on chemical weapons in Syria

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East/Syria ...

AUKUS: Tri lateral statement to the IAEA Board of Governors

AUKUS: Tri lateral statement to the IAEA Board of Governors

Thursday, 10 March 2022

UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) updated the Board of Governors on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on the AUKUS a...

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OSCE meeting on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 10 March 2022

OSCE meeting on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 10 March 2022

Thursday, 10 March 2022

UK Minister Lord Ahmad calls out President Putin's unprovoked, premeditated and illegal invasion of Ukraine and speaks about the war's humanitarian im...

Abramovich and Deripaska among 7 oligarchs targeted in estimated £15 billion sanction hit

Abramovich and Deripaska among 7 oligarchs targeted in estimated £15 billion sanction hit

Thursday, 10 March 2022

The UK has announced sanctions against 7 oligarchs including Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska....

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and assault on media freedom: Media Freedom Coalition statement, March 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and assault on media freedom: Media Freedom Coalition statement, March 2022

Thursday, 10 March 2022

The Media Freedom Coalition condemns Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked and unjustifiable war and use of coordinated disinformation campaigns against U...

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UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement during the Annual Discussion on Rights of the Child

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement during the Annual Discussion on Rights of the Child

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the UK statement, during the Annual Discussion on Rights of the Child. ...

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, March 2022

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, March 2022

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

The UK, France and Germany gave a joint statement to the IAEA about Iran's implementation of its legal obligations under its NPT Safeguards Agreement....

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UK strengthens ban on Russia aircraft and introduces new trade sanctions

UK strengthens ban on Russia aircraft and introduces new trade sanctions

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has announced a new suite of aviation sanctions....

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Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context training programme in Suva: opening speech by Paul Welsh

Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context training programme in Suva: opening speech by Paul Welsh

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

UK Deputy High Commissioner to Fiji Paul Welsh spoke about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, strategic awareness, public accountability and collaboration....

Foreign Secretary travels to USA to strengthen joint action against Russia and increase support for Ukraine

Foreign Secretary travels to USA to strengthen joint action against Russia and increase support for Ukraine

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Liz Truss begins an intensive round of diplomatic talks in the US as countries around the world continue to hold the Putin regime to account for invad...

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The value of women’s economic inclusion for maintaining peace

The value of women’s economic inclusion for maintaining peace

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council open debate on gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow ...

CEPI Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2022: Minister Milling's speech

CEPI Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2022: Minister Milling's speech

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Amanda Milling spoke at the Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2022 that raised over $1.5 billion...

Tenth meeting of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: joint statement

Tenth meeting of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: joint statement

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

This joint statement follows the tenth Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland meeting, held by vi...

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