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Joint Statement on Transparency and the Inclusion of Civil Society in the Implementation Review Mechanism

Joint Statement on Transparency and the Inclusion of Civil Society in the Implementation Review Mechanism

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Lord Ahmad's pre-recorded statement was delivered at the 10th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against...

UK, Ukraine and Estonia Commit to Trilateral Cooperation on e Governance

UK, Ukraine and Estonia Commit to Trilateral Cooperation on e Governance

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The UK, Ukraine and Estonia have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on e-governance....

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The UK believes the Council must be reformed: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK believes the Council must be reformed: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on Reform of the Security Council. ...

UK and US target Hamas with new sanctions to isolate terror group

UK and US target Hamas with new sanctions to isolate terror group

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The UK and US have announced new sanctions on the leaders and financiers of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)....

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The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has an important role in delivering justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has an important role in delivering justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Statement by UK Legal Adviser Chanaka Wickremasinghe at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals...

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting, 12 December 2023: joint statement

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting, 12 December 2023: joint statement

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

The fifth meeting of the Specialised Committee, co-chaired by the European Commission and the UK government, discussed issues relating to the Sovereig...

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Algiers Agreement anniversary 2023: UK statement

Algiers Agreement anniversary 2023: UK statement

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

On the 23-year anniversary of the Algiers Agreement, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office gave a statement to reiterate its support....

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UK unveils support to tackle displacement and illegal migration

UK unveils support to tackle displacement and illegal migration

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

At second Global Refugee Forum, the UK announces 15 pledges to support refugees and the countries that host them....

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We are proud to support Ukraine’s right to self defence for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We are proud to support Ukraine’s right to self defence for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 11 December 2023

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

The DRC must assume MONUSCO’s responsibilities to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The DRC must assume MONUSCO’s responsibilities to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 11 December 2023

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

South China Sea incidents, December 2023: FCDO statement

South China Sea incidents, December 2023: FCDO statement

Monday, 11 December 2023

The UK government gave a statement in response to Chinese escalation against the Philippines in the South China Sea....

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Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Foreign Secretary's speech

Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Foreign Secretary's speech

Monday, 11 December 2023

The Foreign Secretary gave a statement by video at a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) event ahead of Human Rights Day 2023....

Hong Kong District Council elections 2023: FCDO statement

Hong Kong District Council elections 2023: FCDO statement

Monday, 11 December 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement following the Hong Kong District Council elections on 10 December 20...

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Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: summary of Lord Ahmad’s speech

Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: summary of Lord Ahmad’s speech

Monday, 11 December 2023

Lord Ahmad gave a statement at a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stakeholder event ahead of Human Rights Day 2023....

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Minister for the Middle East travels to Qatar for the Doha Forum

Minister for the Middle East travels to Qatar for the Doha Forum

Sunday, 10 December 2023

Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad is attending the Doha Forum and holding meetings with senior Qatari leaders to discuss the Israel and Gaza con...

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UK announces further support for Ukraine’s efforts to bring war criminals to justice

UK announces further support for Ukraine’s efforts to bring war criminals to justice

Sunday, 10 December 2023

The UK government has announced funding to support the documentation, investigation and prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine. ...

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UK backs work to protect global water and food supplies at COP28

UK backs work to protect global water and food supplies at COP28

Saturday, 09 December 2023

UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries....

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The UK is investing $1.2 billion in effective humanitarian systems: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK is investing $1.2 billion in effective humanitarian systems: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 08 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on humanitarian aid. ...

Western Australia defence conference, December 2023: Indo Pacific Minister's speech

Western Australia defence conference, December 2023: Indo Pacific Minister's speech

Friday, 08 December 2023

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a keynote speech on AUKUS at a 'Future of defence in Western Australia' conference in Perth...

International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties 2023: FCDO Legal Director's statement

International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties 2023: FCDO Legal Director's statement

Friday, 08 December 2023

FCDO Legal Director Andrew Murdoch gave a statement on behalf of the UK at the session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute on 7 Dece...

UK and allies sanction human rights abusers

UK and allies sanction human rights abusers

Friday, 08 December 2023

UK and allies have sanctioned human rights abusers 75 years after Universal Declaration of Human Rights....

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Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 4 December 2023: joint statement

Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 4 December 2023: joint statement

Friday, 08 December 2023

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 13th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights....

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The UK supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas but Israel must be targeted in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas but Israel must be targeted in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 08 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza. ...

We call for further and longer pauses to get aid to Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call for further and longer pauses to get aid to Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 08 December 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

The United Kingdom is committed to working together to fight Transnational Organised Crime: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is committed to working together to fight Transnational Organised Crime: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Transnational Organised Crime. ...

UK exposes attempted Russian cyber interference in politics and democratic processes

UK exposes attempted Russian cyber interference in politics and democratic processes

Thursday, 07 December 2023

The UK condemns Russia’s sustained attempts at political interference in the UK and globally. ...

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Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: Joint statement, December 2023

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: Joint statement, December 2023

Thursday, 07 December 2023

On behalf of the UK and Canada, Ambassador Neil Holland welcomes the ongoing work of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and urges him t...

Address by the OSCE Personal Representatives on Combating Anti Semitism and Combating Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination: UK response

Address by the OSCE Personal Representatives on Combating Anti Semitism and Combating Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination: UK response

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland welcomes the address by the Personal Representatives, and underlines the UK's commitment to defending freedom of religion or b...

While Russia is isolated the international community is united: UK statement to the OSCE

While Russia is isolated the international community is united: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that the UK and partners will stand alongside Ukraine to protect its future, as well as protecting the OSCE. ...

Aspen Security Forum 2023 DC Edition: Foreign Secretary’s speech

Aspen Security Forum 2023 DC Edition: Foreign Secretary’s speech

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a speech at the Aspen Security Forum in Washington DC....

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