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Following the conclusion of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue, Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed its contribution to the bilateral relationship.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Social Mobility Business Compact wants to ensure that all young people have fair and open access to employment opportunities.
FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, has expressed his concern at the latest developments in Thailand.
The EU Human Rights Defenders Award is granted to honour the achievements of a Human Rights defender in Uganda.
Event in Brussels brought together key stakeholders to discuss and raise awareness of sexual violence in armed conflict, and how to end it.
Sudan urged to uphold international obligations on freedom of religion or belief following death sentence in apostasy case.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.
Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer your questions via Twitter on Wednesday 21 May from 13.30 – 14.30
The event held in New Delhi underlined the UK’s support for LGBT rights around the world.
Foreign Secretary welcomes concrete agreements at Paris Summit on tackling Boko Haram and offers UK follow-up meeting.
UK stands up for the rights of LGBT people across the world
Equalities Minister Sajid Javid highlights the work the UK is doing in advancing LGB&T rights.
The UK believes that human rights are universal and that lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people should be free to enjoy the rights and freedoms
The British Embassy Tokyo celebrates IDAHO – the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May.
Foreign Office notes worrying UNHCHR report showing deterioration in the human rights situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
UK Government congratulates India’s Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election success.
Charge d'Affaires Christopher Yvon and British Council Director Conor Snowden issue a statement to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights laws.
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