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A summary of activity in 2020 by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
At the London G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting, leading democracies will discuss global issues that threaten to undermine democracy and human rights.
The UK is also supporting Somalia to strengthen its security institutions and governance across the country.
A group of Somali pirates have been stopped dead in their tracks by a counter-piracy task force involving Royal Navy personnel.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce at the Security Council briefing on Somalia.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa
International Development Secretary Priti Patel visits Somalia to urge partners to deliver assistance to save lives and avert a famine.
UK promoting stability and prosperity in Somaliland
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Acting UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes the conclusions of the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 28 September 2018.
Operational plans set out, for spending teams within DFID, what and how they plan to deliver with their allocated resources. They are used for management purposes.
Statement by Minister James Duddridge at the Security Council open debate on addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa
At the Financial Times event, Andrew Stephenson spoke on the UK’s new approach to economic partnerships with African countries, businesses and civil society.
Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Freedom of the press is a fundamental right that must be respected to ensure accountable and transparent government
British Ambassador to Somalia David Concar visited Somaliland to address visitors of the renowned Hargeysa International Book Fair, a celebration of Somali culture, heritage and ideas.
Activity in 2018 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
The Baidoa Security Training Centre (BSTC) will support the Somali National Army and promote long-term stability and security in Somalia.
30 personnel from the Somali security forces completed a train the trainer course on mitigating conflict-related sexual violence in Somalia.
The new funding builds on longstanding UK support to the Somali Security Forces
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