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  • UN Integrated Strategy important for Sahel

    Statement by Sir Mark Lyall Grant, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, to UN Security Council Session on the Sahel

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

  • FCO Minister responds to execution in DPRK

    Following reports of Jang Song-Thaek’s execution in North Korea, Minister Hugo Swire has expressed concerns about the unpredictable regime.

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

  • UK statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on Gender and Security

    Ambassador Dominic Schroeder's statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on the issue of women, peace and security in Vienna, Austria

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

  • Baroness Warsi meets Bangladesh political leaders in Dhaka

    UK Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi made her second visit this year to Bangladesh.

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

  • Minister Swire regrets further executions in Japan

    Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.

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

  • Baroness Warsi meets Bangladesh political leaders in Dhaka

    Baroness Warsi visits Bangladesh to discuss the challenges facing Bangladesh in the run up to the elections

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

  • Baroness Warsi meets Bangladesh political leaders in Dhaka

    Baroness Warsi visits Bangladesh to discuss the challenges facing Bangladesh in the run up to the elections

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

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2013

    The names of the individuals who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • Conflict Pool invites bids for 2014/2015

    The British Embassy Moscow is now inviting bids for project funding from the Conflict Pool for projects starting on 1 April 2014.

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

  • UK welcomes Hong Kong to join Youth Mobility Scheme

    The UK and Hong Kong have reached an agreement on Hong Kong’s inclusion in the Youth Mobility Scheme starting in 2014.

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

  • British Embassy in Morocco marks International Human Rights Day

    The British Embassy in Rabat celebrated Human Rights Day with two important events

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

  • Progress in tackling disability-related harassment

    Public authorities show progress in tackling disability-related harassment but must do more.

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  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint from Ukrainian Government

    Foreign Secretary William Hague urges calm in light of further violence in Ukraine.

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

  • British High Commissioner to Rwanda marks Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of how the UK sees its role in the world.

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

  • Human Rights as Supreme Value

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission, Greg Quinn, on 9 December. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • Human Rights Day March in Abuja

    High Commissioner Dr Andrew Pocock joined fellow Ambassadors, human rights activists & members of the public for a march through the center of Abuja to celebrate International Human Rights Day.

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

  • Ambassador Iain Lindsay OBE on UN Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy objectives.

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

  • Human Rights Day December 2013

    British Ambassador Mark Kent issues a statement to mark Human Rights Day and outline the UK’s priorities for membership of the Human Rights Council 2014-2016.

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

  • Changes to passport services for British Nationals in China

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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