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Prime Minister Theresa May to call for the international community to come together to prevent the erosion of norms around a range of threats.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement from UK and France following a meeting on Burma in the margins of the 2018 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Statement by Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, following presidential elections held in Maldives on 23 September.
The UK strengthened its commitment to gender equality and highlighted its actions in reducing violence against women and girls in conflict-affected communities.
Lord Ahmad comments on the mass trial of members of the Baha'i community
UK welcomes statement from the US Department of State on the international efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolutions on North Korea.
FCO concerned by the decision of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to prohibit the Hong Kong National Party.
The British High Commission, in partnership with Centre for Policy Research, today launched a discussion series on ‘Women in Foreign Policy’.
The UK has joined forces with Egypt, the United States and a number of other countries in the Exercise Bright Star as part of its military co-operation.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Yemen.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the Universal Period Review.
Prime Minister Theresa May gives an update on the Brexit negotiations.
The UK welcomes Russia's engagement with the UPR, but remains deeply concerned about attacks against journalists, civil society and LGBT persons in Chechnya.
The UK recognises Cuba's positive steps in combating human trafficking, but remains concerned about restrictions to the freedom of expression and the treatment of prisoners.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on the Middle East Peace Process.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, Political Coordinator, UK Mission to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).
The UK welcomed Bangladesh's support for two of its recommendations on religious intolerance and freedom of expression, however the UK echoed concerns regarding democratic freedoms.
The UK praised Cameroon's recent steps towards eliminating the worst forms of child labour, but raised its concerns over increased violence and growing humanitarian challenges.
The UK welcomes Colombia's adoption of the three UK recommendations made during the Universal Periodic Review, as well as steps taken by Colombia to tackle human trafficking and sexual-based violence.
The British Home Secretary Sajid Javid visited Lahore today to meet key political figures and enhance UK-Pakistan security co-operation.
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