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Action on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict is strengthened as new Special Envoy Appointed

Action on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict is strengthened as new Special Envoy Appointed

Friday, 19 June 2026

Chris Elmore MP has been appointed as the UK Special Envoy on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict. ...

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“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

Friday, 19 June 2026

The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict....

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UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar

UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar

Friday, 19 June 2026

Development Minister Jenny Chapman visits Lebanon with counterparts from France and Qatar as the UK announces new humanitarian support and calls for s...

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We urge Israel to immediately remove unjustifiable restrictions on humanitarian access: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge Israel to immediately remove unjustifiable restrictions on humanitarian access: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....

It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

Sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on Women, Peace, and Security....

UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan. Delivered by Norway, a member of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice fo...

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Freedom of Expression

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Freedom of Expression

Thursday, 18 June 2026

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Freedom of Expression. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE

OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), Director of Defence and International Security, Ben Fender, reconfirms support for Ukraine, ...

The UK provided over $190m towards the humanitarian response in Yemen, and we remain committed to working collectively with partners to reach those most in need: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Change of UK Chargé d’Affaires in Belarus: William Longhurst

Change of UK Chargé d’Affaires in Belarus: William Longhurst

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Mr William Longhurst has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires at the British Embassy in Minsk in succession to Mr David Ward....

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

UK Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 62: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report

UN Human Rights Council 62: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Sri Lanka Core Group Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan’s role in brokering US Iran peace deal on two day Ministerial visit

UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan’s role in brokering US Iran peace deal on two day Ministerial visit

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

UK thanks Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal and bolsters joint efforts to tackle illegal immigration into the UK....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Switzerland: Olivia Ricketts

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Switzerland: Olivia Ricketts

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Ms Olivia Ricketts has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Principalit...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Liberia: Paul Simister

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Liberia: Paul Simister

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Mr Paul Simister has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia....

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel. Delivered by the UK's Permane...

UK clamps down on shady networks supplying Putin’s illegal war with new sanctions package

UK clamps down on shady networks supplying Putin’s illegal war with new sanctions package

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

UK announces major new sanctions package choking off Russia’s war effort across multiple fronts. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: Statement of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 62: Statement of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

Monday, 15 June 2026

Statement of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan, for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for S...

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

Monday, 15 June 2026

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the W...

Change of British High Commissioner to Nigeria: Peter Vowles

Change of British High Commissioner to Nigeria: Peter Vowles

Monday, 15 June 2026

Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria....

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UK Embassy Manila Marks King’s Birthday, 80 Years of UK?PH Ties

UK Embassy Manila Marks King’s Birthday, 80 Years of UK?PH Ties

Monday, 15 June 2026

British Embassy Manila marked King Charles III’s birthday and 80 years of UK–Philippines ties, highlighting trade, climate, security and people links....

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The UK will continue to work with others to secure the Mechanism’s legacy in the delivery of justice for the victims of the atrocities: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to work with others to secure the Mechanism’s legacy in the delivery of justice for the victims of the atrocities: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 June 2026

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals....

Russia is not serious about peace and its war against Ukraine is increasingly unsustainable: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is not serious about peace and its war against Ukraine is increasingly unsustainable: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 12 June 2026

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, highlights E3 leaders’ reaffirmation of unwavering support for Ukraine’s defence, underscores the unsusta...

Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Belinda Lewis

Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Belinda Lewis

Friday, 12 June 2026

Ms Belinda Lewis has been selected to become the next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha....

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UK statement on Ukraine to IAEA Board of Governors   June 2026

UK statement on Ukraine to IAEA Board of Governors June 2026

Friday, 12 June 2026

Delivered to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on June 2026...

Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections of 7 June 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections of 7 June 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 12 June 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomed ODIHR’s preliminary findings that Armenia’s parliamentary elections were orderly and professionally conducted, c...

Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence

Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence....

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Support for the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s comprehensive security work and reform agenda: UK statement to the OSCE

Support for the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s comprehensive security work and reform agenda: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomes the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s report and commends its practical support to Kazakhstan across security, g...

Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Ambassador Holland underlines the growing gap between Russia’s rhetoric and actions, highlighting intensified attacks and rising civilian casualties. ...

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