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Event to launch the 2017 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report laid in parliament on 16 July.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Minister for Human Rights Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, publishes the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s 2017 annual Human Rights and Democracy Report.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on children and armed conflict.
Minister Field and UK’s Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Joanna Roper, are visiting Bangladesh to see how UK aid is helping support Rohingya refugees, and how the Bangladeshi government is supporting more girls to get an e…
Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, and UK Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Joanna Roper, are to visit Dhaka and refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar to discuss the Rohingya crisis and girls’ education in Bangladesh.
The Minister for Human Rights wishes Muslims across the world Eid Mubarak
Charities which help people with disabilities in developing countries have been given a major funding boost.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN
International Development Secretary praises Scottish aid workers for helping save the lives of persecuted people that have fled Burma.
UK pledges fresh humanitarian support for Rohingya people living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
A new UK aid package of support will help eradicate human trafficking and child exploitation in the Commonwealth.
The British High Commissioner, HE Ms Alison Blake, hosted a Commonwealth Big Lunch to celebrate the Commonwealth at her Residence in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland call for greater international support and coordination to the Rohingya crisis.
The UK cemented its membership to the International Solar Alliance to provide affordable and sustainable energy for all by 2030.
The UK is stepping up its efforts to help Rohingya men, women and children living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field gave a statement to Parliament on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on Burma.
Cargo handling restrictions lifted on direct flights from Dhaka International Airport to the UK.
People wishing to apply for a UK visa will be able to use the On Demand Mobile Visa (ODMV) service which allows applicants who are residing in Dhaka to submit their UK visa application much closer to home.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson welcomed the Bangladesh government's commitment to the voluntary return for the Rohingya community when conditions are right.
Boris Johnson visited Bangladesh, Burma and Thailand to raise and discuss issues including the Rohinghya humanitarian crisis and illegal wildlife trade.
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