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Countries from across the Commonwealth have today pledged to eliminate avoidable single use plastic in an ambitious bid to clean up the world’s oceans.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Activity in 2018 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
Hugo Swire urged all sides to continue to work together to ensure that the OHCHR’s report on Sri Lanka, now due in September, is thorough and consistent.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
In this article, the High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris writes about the importance and effectiveness of speaking up for sustainable conservation practices.
This page publishes the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme in South Asia.
HE James Dauris, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka issued the following message on the day of the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year
David Cameron welcomed the UN Human Rights Council's resolution 'Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka'.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Hamsatu Allamin and Visaka Dharmadasa explain how they are working to bring peace and reconciliation in their local communities.
International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivers joint statement by the Core Group on Sri Lanka
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This page includes annual review summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in South Asia.
Message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark the Independence Day of Sri Lanka.
Message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, on the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the Item 2 General Debate.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the Sri Lanka Core Group Statement.
This UK Statement was delivered at the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council during the Universal Periodic Review adoption for Sri Lanka, held 19 March 2018.
The UK welcomed the High Commissioner’s statement and highlighted concerns of human rights violations and abuses in several countries, including in Cameroon, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Nicaragua.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day.
The purpose of this notice is to alert potential civil society implementing partners to an opportunity to bid for grant funding to deliver project activity promoting human rights and democratic values in Sri Lanka.
HMS Defender is paying a routine visit to Colombo to take on stores and fuel before continuing with her duties in the Indian Ocean.
UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, delivered a statement on the worsening situation in Sri Lanka.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
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