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UN Human Rights Council 46: UK Statement on Human Rights and the Environment

UN Human Rights Council 46: UK Statement on Human Rights and the Environment

Thursday, 04 March 2021

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur ...

Foreign Secretary agrees UK Singapore joint statement

Foreign Secretary agrees UK Singapore joint statement

Thursday, 04 March 2021

The UK and Singapore agreed a statement reaffirming both countries’ commitment to free trade, climate action, and sustainability as we rebuild after C...

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COP26 President Alok Sharma at UK Bangladesh Climate Partnership Forum

COP26 President Alok Sharma at UK Bangladesh Climate Partnership Forum

Thursday, 04 March 2021

COP26 President’s speech at the UK-Bangladesh Climate Partnership Forum - Financing a climate-resilient future....

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Mark Matthews

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Mark Matthews

Thursday, 04 March 2021

Mr Mark Matthews has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chad....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Dr Christian Dennys McClure

Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Dr Christian Dennys McClure

Thursday, 04 March 2021

Dr Christian Dennys-McClure has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon and Her Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the ...

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Ensuring the UN is equipped to respond to current and future global challenges

Ensuring the UN is equipped to respond to current and future global challenges

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Statement by Richard Croker, UK Minister-Counsellor to the UN, at the Opening of the First Resumed Session of the 5th Committee of the 75th General As...

Shining a light on human rights violations in Syria

Shining a light on human rights violations in Syria

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the General Assembly dialogue on Syria...

Renewing progress towards peace in South Sudan

Renewing progress towards peace in South Sudan

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council briefing on South Sudan...

UN Human Rights Council 46: UK Statement on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

UN Human Rights Council 46: UK Statement on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

The UK's International Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on th...

World Trade Organization General Council, March 2021: UK statements

World Trade Organization General Council, March 2021: UK statements

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

UK Ambassador to the WTO in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, spoke on a variety of agenda items including issues such as e-commerce....

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon: Ian Collard

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon: Ian Collard

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Dr Ian Collard OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Ghana: Harriet Thompson

Change of British High Commissioner to Ghana: Harriet Thompson

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Ms Harriet Thompson has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana and Her Majesty’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of...

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UN Human Rights Council 46: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale of Children

UN Human Rights Council 46: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale of Children

Tuesday, 02 March 2021

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur ...

UN Human Rights Council 46: Annual discussion on rights of the child: UK statement

UN Human Rights Council 46: Annual discussion on rights of the child: UK statement

Monday, 01 March 2021

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

Myanmar violence: Foreign Secretary's statement, 1 March 2021

Myanmar violence: Foreign Secretary's statement, 1 March 2021

Monday, 01 March 2021

Dominic Raab gave a statement on Myanmar following an increase in violence by the military against peaceful protesters over the weekend. ...

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With UK aid support, people in Côte d’Ivoire to be first vaccinated through COVAX: Foreign Secretary's statement

With UK aid support, people in Côte d’Ivoire to be first vaccinated through COVAX: Foreign Secretary's statement

Monday, 01 March 2021

People in the Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) will receive the first COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX on 1 March 2021. ...

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Hong Kong politicians and activists on charges for conspiracy to commit subversion: Foreign Secretary's statement

Hong Kong politicians and activists on charges for conspiracy to commit subversion: Foreign Secretary's statement

Monday, 01 March 2021

Dominic Raab gave a statement after 47 Hong Kong politicians and activists were charged for conspiracy to commit subversion under the National Securit...

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Working towards a two state solution

Working towards a two state solution

Friday, 26 February 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the Middle East...

Reflecting on international concern for Myanmar's people and a peaceful and democratic future

Reflecting on international concern for Myanmar's people and a peaceful and democratic future

Friday, 26 February 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly Briefing on Myanmar...

UN Security Council ceasefires resolution passed unanimously: Foreign Secretary's statement

UN Security Council ceasefires resolution passed unanimously: Foreign Secretary's statement

Friday, 26 February 2021

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2565 for ceasefires in conflict zones to allow the delivery of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines was unanimou...

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UK statement on the re emergence of Ebola in Guinea

UK statement on the re emergence of Ebola in Guinea

Friday, 26 February 2021

The Minister for Africa stated he is deeply concerned about recent cases of Ebola reported in Guinea, and confirmed that the UK is already offering su...

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UN Human Rights Council 46: Item 2 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 46: Item 2 General Debate

Friday, 26 February 2021

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement during the Item 2 General Debate. ...

UN Security Council resolution to sanction Sultan Zabin: Lord Ahmad's statement

UN Security Council resolution to sanction Sultan Zabin: Lord Ahmad's statement

Friday, 26 February 2021

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon's statement on the UN Security Council Resolution sanctioning Sultan Zabin for violent actions against politically active wome...

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Swearing in of the new Turks and Caicos Islands Cabinet, 2021: Nigel Dakin's address

Swearing in of the new Turks and Caicos Islands Cabinet, 2021: Nigel Dakin's address

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Governor Nigel Dakin CMG spoke at the swearing in of the new Cabinet on 24 February 2021....

Renewing cross border humanitarian access in Syria

Renewing cross border humanitarian access in Syria

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Syria humanitarian...

UN Human Rights Council 46: Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen

UN Human Rights Council 46: Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen

Thursday, 25 February 2021

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Eminent Ex...

Presentation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK chair of the Security Committee

Presentation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK chair of the Security Committee

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush presents the 2021 OSCE Security Committee work plan during the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Winter Session....

UN Human Rights Council 46: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 46: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Belarus

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Minister Wendy Morton delivered this statement during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Belarus...

UK sanctions further Myanmar military figures for role in coup: 25 February 2021

UK sanctions further Myanmar military figures for role in coup: 25 February 2021

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces further sanctions against members of Myanmar's State Administration Council....

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UN Human Rights Council 46: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Nicaragua

UN Human Rights Council 46: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Nicaragua

Thursday, 25 February 2021

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner o...

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