Author: HM Government

newly appointed Special Envoy will drive action to end the use of rape as a weapon of war up to 30% of women and girls living in conflict zones face sexual violence appointment comes after launch of UK-led international coalition to end violence against women and girls Britain will continue to drive international action to prevent sexual violence in conflict, following the appointment of […]

Programme expanded to help migrants who have fled regional conflicts rebuild their lives much closer to home across North Africa. £9 million will support people into local jobs in the region and benefit host communities. While visiting Egypt the Foreign Secretary will meet migrants from Sudan who have been supported by the programme. The UK is expanding funding for programmes which […]

UK pledges a new package to address the dire humanitarian crisis joint visit steps up humanitarian support and underscores close partnership between the UK, France and Qatar UK Development Minister calls on all sides to use the opportunity presented by the recent agreement to restore stability, uphold the ceasefire, protect civilians, and comply with international […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Armenia and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

President, last November this Council adopted resolution 2803, endorsing President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict.   This provided a historic opportunity to achieve lasting peace.   And as USG Fletcher’s briefing set out, there has been some progress since then on the humanitarian front, and in the return of all hostages. But Mr Fletcher […]

I will focus on three points raised by the SRSG, covering the UN-facilitated political process, irregular migration, and military reunification. First, the United Kingdom welcomes the conclusion of the Structured Dialogue and the publication of its recommendations.  We commend the dialogue’s participants who worked to find consensus on difficult issues, demonstrating the Libyan people’s desire for […]

Mr President, This statement is on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan and 21 other states. We support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and welcome his latest report. We are gravely alarmed by the urgent risks of atrocities and deliberate killings in Sudan. Mr President, ten consecutive days of drone strikes […]

26 years on from the Security Council Resolution 1325, this Council’s message remains clear: sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation.   And yet, we’ve heard from our briefers, women continue to be excluded from peace negotiations and political transitions.  According to the Secretary-General’s annual report, in 2024, nearly 90% of negotiation tracks […]

Updates to this page Published 10 August 2015 Last updated 18 June 2026 — Show all updates 18 June 2026 We have updated the application forms for marital status certificates and certificates of no impediment. 13 February 2025 Guidance for applications updated. If your partner has been married before, you no longer need to provide […]

Thank you, Mr Vice President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for her important work and today’s report. We commend her dedication throughout her mandate during which she has been a principled and authoritative voice for the protection of freedom of expression worldwide. We express our deep appreciation for her leadership, independence, and consistent defence of […]