Author: HM Government

It is a privilege to join you today as the United Kingdom’s new Minister for Africa and the United Nations. I am grateful to President Bio for putting this vital issue on the agenda. It is important that we have this discussion today – we are running out of time.  The challenges we face today […]

This guide sets out essential information for British citizens moving to or living in Belgium. Read about how our consulate in Brussels can help. This information is provided as a guide only. You should get definitive information from the Belgian authorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is not liable for any inaccuracies in […]

Requirements for visiting Antarctica The Antarctic Treaty signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 preserves the Antarctic continent for peaceful and scientific use. The Antarctic Treaty’s Protocol on Environmental Protection, signed in 1991, is the only international agreement designed to protect an entire continent. It ensures that all human activity in Antarctica is carefully planned […]

President, as our briefers today have made clear, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda recognises the critical role women play in building sustainable peace. Women’s contributions are integral in all stages of peacekeeping missions, including drawdowns, transitions and withdrawals. I will set out three priorities today: perspective, participation and prevention.First, perspective. We must integrate […]

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