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The UK, France, Italy and US reiterate support for credible and secure elections in Libya.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speech as delivered by International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt at the Jordan: Growth and Opportunity conference in London
Minister of State for Africa Harriett Baldwin has announced a funding package for projects across Africa following the signing of a new strategic partnership.
The British Embassy Santo Domingo is now accepting project proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (April 2019-March 2020).
The British Ambassador in Guatemala, Carolyn Davidson, visited the community of La Compuerta, in the Adjacency Zone, which has benefited from agricultural trade and the promotion of tourism.
The UK urged Cambodia to reverse restrictions on freedom of expression, remove the ban on 118 former CNRP members from engaging in political activities and drop charges against Kem Sokha.
New support to rebuild hospitals, schools and other vital infrastructure, allowing Iraqis displaced by conflict to return home and restart their lives.
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.
The UK welcomed Comoros’ ratification of conventions regarding disability and torture since their last UPR, but highlighted concerns about restrictions to media freedom.
The UK welcomed Vanuatu's adoption of policies promoting gender equality, but remains concerned that there are currently no women represented in Parliament.
The UK recognises Viet Nam’s commitment to ending human trafficking, and recommends further criminalisation in accordance with international standards.
The UK welcomed Afghanistan's progress on the rights of women and girls, but raised concerns regarding the protection of minorities and the safety of journalists.
Government Actuary’s Department building client expertise.
The UK Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, visited Kenya from 26 to 27 November 2018.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Debate on Strengthening Peacekeeping in Africa
Minister Harriett Baldwin visited Mali on 8-9 November discussing development, humanitarian and stabilisation efforts.
The UK welcomed Congo’s efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality, but expressed concern about reports of torture and the lack of progress on death penalty abolition.
The UK acknowledged the difficult situation in Chad, but called on the government to prosecute security forces involved in human rights violations and enforce measures against human traffickers.
The UK highlighted Belize's progress on LGBTI issues and HIV/AIDS, but recommended strengthening the criminal justice system and measures around investigating slavery offences.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya
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