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Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security: Conflict-related sexual violence.
Her Majesty The Queen recognises Cameroonian volunteer with Commonwealth Points of Light award for service during COVID-19 pandemic.
HRH The Countess of Wessex and Lord (Tariq) Ahmad joined United Nations member states at a virtual event for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the OSCE Permanent Council on 18 June 2020.
Statement by Tom Woodroffe, UK Development Counsellor at the UN, at the high-level event on sexual and gender-based violence
The governments of the UK, USA and Norway express concern at increases in violence and urge the government of South Sudan to appoint state governors.
Lord Ahmad gave a statement on the decision to further postpone the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative conference due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dr Stella Bosire awarded the Commonwealth Point of Light award for her tireless championing of rights and mentorship of some of society’s most vulnerable people
International Development Secretary condemns bombing by Russia and the Assad regime.
Lord Ahmad's statement on the postponement and the government's commitment to ensure survivors are central to the response to conflict-related sexual violence.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Women, Peace and Security.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office names Nadine Tunasi and Kolbassia Haoussou as its first Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) Survivor Champions, October 2019.
British Embassy Bangkok hosts a workshop on Rape and Sexual Assault (RSA) Survivor Handling to Thai partners
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict.
Statement by Susan Dickson, UK Legal Adviser at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on UNITAD and Daesh accountability
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK welcomed the cooperation of the DRC authorities, but remains concerned that investigations into serious crimes have not been balanced and urged authorities to combat impunity.
The UK welcomed the progress made in agreeing a transition to civilian led government in Sudan, but stressed the need for accountability for the attacks on peaceful protestors.
The UK remains deeply concerned by widespread human rights violations and abuses linked to the conflict in Yemen and urges all parties to engage with the Special Envoy.
The FCO 2019 Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) film competition is open for entries.
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