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  • Human Rights Council 40: Eritrea

    The UK strongly encourages the Government of Eritrea to engage with the Special Rapporteur, noting their membership of this Council and their obligation to cooperate with the Council’s mechanisms.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 32nd session: Minister for Human Rights statement

    Lord Ahmad issued a statement to mark the end of the 32nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 32: Eritrea

    The UK welcomed Eritrea’s engagement with the UPR, but urged cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and to reform national service.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Eritrea in February 2019

    Mr Alisdair Walker has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the State of Eritrea.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lifting sanctions on Eritrea and improving peace and security in Somalia

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Eritrea and Somalia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad's Human Rights speech

    Event to launch the 2017 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report laid in parliament on 16 July.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad publishes annual Human Rights Report 2017

    Minister for Human Rights Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, publishes the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s 2017 annual Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa welcomes peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea

    Harriett Baldwin, Minister of State for Africa, has welcomed the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Annual Human Rights Day reception 2017: Lord Ahmad's speech

    At an event co-hosted with Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Lord Ahmad spoke on how the UK promotes and protects freedom of religion or belief around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Religious Freedom Day 2017

    Minister for Human Rights Lord Ahmad spoke to the All Party Parliamentary Group on this issue about progress of freedom of religion or belief internationally.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 35th Session today with important resolutions on the rights of women, Syria, DRC, Ukraine and Eritrea.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM Commons statement on European Council: 14 March 2017

    Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement to Parliament on the March EU Council meeting and next steps in preparing to trigger Article 50.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 32nd Session today, passing a range of important resolutions, including on Syria, Ukraine, Eritrea, and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Concern over clashes on the Eritrea-Ethiopia border

    UK government calls for both countries to engage peacefully to end dispute over the border

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Eritrea: Ian Richards

    Mr Ian Richards has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Eritrea.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Africa Security Speech

    Grant Shapps speech at the Royal United Services Institute on Africa and security

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Conflict, Security and Stabilisation Fund, East Africa: Call for Proposals

    The Conflict, Security and Stabilisation Fund (CSSF), East Africa: Call for Proposals

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • World Refugee Day 2015: Statement from Justine Greening

    International Development Secretary comments to mark UN day for refugees.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update of Changes to Birth and Death registration overseas

    Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government