On the 6th anniversary of protests in 🇳🇮, the UK shares deep international concern about the human rights situation and growing culture of oppression. In February, I met Brendan O'Hara MP and others to discuss this and their report ‘The Silencing of Democracy in Nicaragua’.

Today marks 30 years since the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

We have a duty to remember the lives lost, honour the survivors and reaffirm our commitment to never forget.

#Kwibuka30

Tragic to see the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this morning in Baltimore.

Our hearts go out to all those affected, and thoughts are with the emergency personnel involved in the search and rescue efforts.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is harmful and should be illegal.

The world was watching as The Gambia’s National Assembly voted to move forward a Bill to repeal the ban on FGM.

It was inspiring to see so many groups standing up for human rights and against FGM.

For years Malaria has been declining. Now it’s increasing - including in Uganda 🇺🇬. Malaria kills half a million children under 5 in Africa each year

🇬🇧Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is leading international action to tackle & eliminate malaria👇

UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 kate airey Harriet Mathews

Pleasure to see HE Mamabolo South African High Commission UK yesterday to discuss his recent visit to South Sudan and the preparations being made ahead of planned elections.

The war in Sudan has led to a horrendous humanitarian situation.

The UK has brought forward a Security Council resolution supporting the UNSG António Guterres’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and unhindered aid access.

A pleasure to meet HE mbelwa Kairuki today to explore how we can strengthen the UK-Tanzania relationship and our shared priorities, including our economic partnership, boosting trade and 🇬🇧🇹🇿 foreign direct investment.

Great to welcome some of our wonderful country based staff (CBS) to London this week. Huge thank you to all our CBS for their valuable work in our many missions abroad.

The UK is the top donor to several Caribbean countries. Today, I pledged funding to help CARICOM create and implement marine conservation plans.

🇬🇧 support is driven by Caribbean priorities:
- Disaster & environment protection
- Boosting trade
- Opportunities for young people

Appalling that 15 people were murdered yesterday at a church in Burkina Faso.

Freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental right and must be protected.

The perpetrators must be held to account.

Ahora en reunión con Harriet Mathews Directora General para America del Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office acordando agendas comunes para el Colombia Investment y otros eventos que estamos organizando en Londres.

2 years ago Russia invaded #Ukraine 🇺🇦. At the time, I led the Human Rights Dept at the UK Foreign Office. It was intense and stressful, but I worked with amazing colleagues. Sadly the war continues, but our resolve mustn’t weaken. #slavaukraini
Dame Melinda Simmons Harriet Mathews

The UK & Argentina are building a positive relationship with mutual benefits, including through increasing trade links.

I met Foreign Minister Diana Mondino at the G20. We look forward to embarking on a new era of relations between Argentina and the UK.

The UK and Paraguay are working together to unlock green growth and prosperity for both our people.

We remain firmly committed to supporting Ukraine and upholding democracy and human rights worldwide.

Muchas gracias por su bienvenida Presidente Santiago Peña.

The UK encourages continued support to Somalia throughout its security transition and post-ATMIS and UNSOS .

There are urgent unmet needs in 🇸🇴. We urge donors to contribute to the Humanitarian Response Plan.