Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Denmark, on behalf of the UK and 38 other countries, reaffirm commitment to the absolute prohibition of torture, condemning its continued use across t...

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UK steps up support for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The UK is scaling up its humanitarian response to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes on 24 June....

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Russia’s actions in Ukraine and at the OSCE must not be normalised: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s ongoing aggression, highlighting rising civilian casualties, cultural destruction and reports of conflict-relate...

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Russia talks peace while waging war: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer condemns the contradiction between Russia's rhetoric of dialogue and its continued aggression, and cal...

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UNRWA remains indispensable to the delivery of essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees across Gaza and the Middle East: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UNRWA Pledging Conference 2026....

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UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

The UK is releasing an initial £2 million in humanitarian funding to support the response to devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, including a deploym...

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Laos: Jemima Gordon Duff

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Ms Jemima Gordon-Duff has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in succession to Ms Melanie Barlow....

UK announces further support?for Palestine refugees at UN pledging conference

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

UK to provide £23?million to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to support Palestinian refugees and deliver humanitarian assistance in Gaza and ac...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Belarus.

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

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

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Change of Ambassador to Turkey: Jennifer Anderson

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Ms Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey in succession to Ms Jill Morris CMG....

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Civilians must never bear the consequences of conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 29 June 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Belarus....

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New UK Envoy to champion LGBT+ rights globally

Monday, 29 June 2026

New UK envoy Lord Collins will champion LGBT+ rights globally, strengthening partnerships to tackle discrimination, violence and persecution....

Israel must uphold its obligations under international law and take urgent steps to halt the violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 29 June 2026

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

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The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 26 June 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ...

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The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 26 June 2026

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

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Action to tackle antisemitism: UK voluntary report to the OSCE

Friday, 26 June 2026

UK provides a voluntary report to the OSCE's Human Dimension Committee on domestic efforts to tackle antisemitism. ...

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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2026: joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Norwegian Ambassador Ellen Svendsen delivers a joint statement on behalf of six countries marking the 2026 International Day for the Elimination of Se...

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Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro: UK statement, June 2026

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford underlines support for Montenegro’s Euro Atlantic path and progress in strengthening democratic institutions, and welcome...

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Foreign Secretary announces nearly £290 million to strengthen Ukraine's recovery and energy security

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a new support package at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gda?sk....

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The Falkland Islands: Lord Collins' OAS statement, June 2026

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Deputy Leader of the House of Lords Lord Collins spoke during the 56th regular session of the OAS general assembly in Panama City, Panama....

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Europe’s security cannot be built on coercion or spheres of influence: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford stressed that Europe’s security cannot be built on coercion or spheres of influence, rejecting Russia’s revisionist narra...

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We call on all parties to cease grave violations against children and to comply fully with their obligations under international law: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Children in Armed Conflict....

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Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for tr...

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Russia’s violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine are extensive and well documented: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Ankur Narayan, Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs at the UK Delegation to the OSCE highlights verified evidence of Russia’s violations of intern...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights: Domestic violence against women and girls. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative...

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The UK is proud to have contributed to the significant progress the world has made in tackling HIV over the past decades: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on HIV/AIDS....

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The UK welcomes continued progress on peace and security in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic....

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Accountability for attacks against United Nations personnel serving in peacekeeping operations is essential: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Explanation of Vote by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations....

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UK and allies demand Rapid Support Forces halt imminent assault in Sudan's El Obeid

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

UK and allies urge halt to RSF attacks in El Obeid, as Foreign Secretary warns it is “on the precipice of an atrocity” as strikes hit civilians and cu...

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The UK strongly condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 June 2026

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

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE

UK steps up support for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes

Russia’s actions in Ukraine and at the OSCE must not be normalised: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia talks peace while waging war: UK statement to the OSCE

UNRWA remains indispensable to the delivery of essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees across Gaza and the Middle East: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Laos: Jemima Gordon Duff

UK announces further support?for Palestine refugees at UN pledging conference

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Belarus.

Change of Ambassador to Turkey: Jennifer Anderson

Civilians must never bear the consequences of conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

New UK Envoy to champion LGBT+ rights globally

Israel must uphold its obligations under international law and take urgent steps to halt the violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Action to tackle antisemitism: UK voluntary report to the OSCE

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2026: joint statement to the OSCE

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro: UK statement, June 2026

Foreign Secretary announces nearly £290 million to strengthen Ukraine's recovery and energy security

The Falkland Islands: Lord Collins' OAS statement, June 2026

Europe’s security cannot be built on coercion or spheres of influence: UK statement to the OSCE

We call on all parties to cease grave violations against children and to comply fully with their obligations under international law: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities

Russia’s violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine are extensive and well documented: UK statement to the OSCE

UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights

The UK is proud to have contributed to the significant progress the world has made in tackling HIV over the past decades: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK welcomes continued progress on peace and security in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Accountability for attacks against United Nations personnel serving in peacekeeping operations is essential: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

UK and allies demand Rapid Support Forces halt imminent assault in Sudan's El Obeid

The UK strongly condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

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