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  • Lord Ahmad appointed FCO Minister for the Commonwealth and UN

    Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon will work globally to support our shared human values and promote peace, security and prosperity.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Karen Bradley welcomes DCMS Ministers

    Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Karen Bradley has today announced her full ministerial team and their portfolios.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Burundi

    This UK statement was delivered at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi on 15 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Eritrea

    This UK statement was delivered at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea on 14 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint statement by Heads of Mission in Kenya

    Heads of Mission in Kenya meet the electoral commission, reiterate their support for free, fair, credible and peaceful elections.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Poll: half of Brits believe background determines success

    Social mobility barometer exposes pessimism among young people and stark geographical divide.

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  • Human Rights Council 35: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus

    This UK statement was delivered at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus on 14 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Freedom of Expression

    This statement was delivered by the UK at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression on 13 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary response to arrests after protests in Russia

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson expresses concern at large-scale detentions in Russia following anti-corruption protests

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement of Support to Sofia Pride 2017

    HMA Emma Hopkins attends Sofia Pride 2017 and issues a statement of support for the parade.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exercise Pacific Partnership 2017 in Vietnam

    Personnel from the British Army and Royal Air Force joined the Exercise Pacific Partnership 2017 in Vietnam.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Accelerating efforts to eliminate violence against women

    This statement was delivered by the UK Gender Equality Envoy Joanna Roper during the 35th Session of the Human Rights Council at a panel entitled "Accelerating efforts to eliminate violence against women: engaging men a…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Human trafficking, especially women and children

    This statement was delivered by the UK at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human trafficking, especially women and children on 12 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Japanese nationals – 2nd ballot

    The second ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Japanese nationals will be opened in July 2017. This year saw the start of a new process following changes to the immigration rules.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • "The legacy of the ICTY should be a clear and resounding message to those who commit these crimes; you cannot escape justice."

    Statement by Helen Mulvein, Legal Counsellor at the UK Mission to the United Nations, on ICTY and the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

    This UK statement was delivered during the report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council on 7 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Elections: Live Results event in Beijing

    British Nationals in Beijing are invited to the Ambassador's Residence Gardens to watch results from the UK General Elections on Friday 9 June, 8.00-11.00.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Human Rights and Democracy in the Maldives

    This statement was delivered by the UK on behalf of more than 30 countries at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during the Item 2 discussions on 7 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Enjoy San Fermin 2017

    Read our advice to make the most of this year´s San Fermin festival

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  • Human Rights Council 35: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and summary executions

    This UK statement was delivered during the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, and the Special Rapporteur on summary executions on 6 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government