Author: HM Government

First, the United Kingdom congratulates Senegal, Ghana, and Mauritania on their successful recent elections.  But, elsewhere, democracy and civic space remain under pressure, with civil society organisations, human rights defenders, journalists and media institutions facing severe challenges. Timelines for the return to constitutional governments in Mali and Burkina Faso have either been delayed or remain […]

The UK has voted in favour of this resolution in line with our strong commitment to the international rule of law.  I underscore at the outset that this in no way detracts from the UK’s commitment to Israel’s security, or our commitment to negotiations between the parties towards a two-state solution. President, as the occupying […]

British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot issue certificates of name or change of name. Under UK law parents may give their child any forename or surname and you can change your surname or forename. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides standard letters to explain UK laws to local authorities when you’re abroad. Change […]

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary host Australian counterparts in London to address shared security challenges and deliver growth and put more money in people’s pockets Ministers will reaffirm steadfast commitment to AUKUS, one of the most strategically important collaborations for decades. Government sets out a range of major initiatives set out to boost security at […]

The statement underscored the Council’s support to SRSG Abarry and the valuable work of his office in the sub-region. The United Kingdom also welcomes the SRSG’s close coordination of efforts with his counterparts in the region, namely the SRSG’s of UNOWAS, MONUSCO, MINUSCA and the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, together that facilitates a […]

Welcome everyone. It’s great to see you all – both here in the room and all of you online joining from our overseas network.   At its heart, human rights are about our inherent dignity. The idea that everyone, regardless of who they are, should be treated with respect. For me, human rights, rule of […]

The UK Government is greatly concerned by reports of the Taliban’s latest decision to suspend medical education for women and girls in Afghanistan. Courses in nursing, midwifery, and dentistry were some of the few educational avenues left open to women under the Taliban’s oppressive regime, and their removal is an appalling violation of fundamental human […]

For over 1,000 days, Ukrainian civilians have had their rights to life, liberty, and security threatened as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukrainian children have borne the brunt of this, spending days in shelters rather than in classrooms or playgrounds. Earlier this year the UN reported that children in frontline areas had spent up […]

International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will attend a humanitarian conference in Cairo today [Monday 2 December], meeting with international partners, to discuss how to urgently alleviate suffering in Gaza, as part of a three-day visit to the region.    The Minister will announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, including £12 million in funding to the […]

First of new annual meeting between UK and New Zealand foreign ministers takes place in London  Shared priorities including trade and growth, and climate and security at the top of the agenda   Pacific communities to benefit from clean energy in UK-NZ joint funding commitment for renewable energy projects following the Prime Minister’s visit to the […]