It’s International Day for Women in Diplomacy… These ladies are proud to represent the UK at the UN

“You can’t be what you can’t see” Proud to be associated with this talented cadre of diplomats inspiring future generations into the diplomatic service Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK opposes all attempts to restrict press freedom. We are: 🔹taking action against Iran-backed plots to kill journalists on UK soil 🔹standing up for press freedom in Hong Kong 🔹calling for the release of those detained for their reporting in China👇 gov.uk/government/spe…

@RitaFrenchFCDO will speak at next week's #FGM event. If you're interested in what she has said before on FGM, take a look at this interview 👇 bit.ly/4blEfCp

Repression in Belarus is staggering: over 1400 political prisoners facing isolation, mistreatment, a lack of medical care & legal access. 🇬🇧 urges Belarus to release all political prisoners immediately & unconditionally, & restore an open civil society.  gov.uk/government/spe…

🤝 The King received in Audience The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration. Sir Keir accepted His Majesty's offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

The attack on Okhmatdyt Hospital in Kyiv was not the first Russian atrocity in this war. Nor, surely, will it be the last. But we are determined to hold those responsible to account, for this and every other crime Russia has committed in Ukraine. More ⬇️ shorturl.at/RQe7r

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“If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated” - His Majesty The King ❤️

This 🇬🇧 team, with a little nod to Sunday and that other team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️ who we will all be cheering on. Another session of the UN Human Rights Council draws to a close, with thanks to our partners and friends across the Council with whom we have worked so closely. #HRC56

The conviction of Virginia Laparra, former anti-corruption prosecutor, raises serious concerns about the application of justice and rule of law; the 🇬🇹 judicial authorities must stop intimidation of legal professionals fighting corruption and impunity.

We are lifting the pause on UK funding to UNRWA. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is devastating and no other agency can get aid into Gaza at the scale needed.

Whether I have human rights in my job title or not, the passion that I have ignited as Britain’s global Ambassador for Human Rights will always stay with me. I will continue to champion human rights and equality, and amplify the voices of those who are denied their rights.

Delighted to pass on the Human Rights Ambassador baton to Eleanor Sanders. A challenging but, without doubt, an incredibly rewarding role. Wishing you all the best Eleanor! 😊

The UK is committed to upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law.   Pleased our new 🇬🇧 Ambassador for Human Rights Eleanor Sanders will build on @RitaFrenchFCDO’s trailblazing work defending and advancing human rights & democracy globally.