It is an extraordinary and moving experience to be here in Rwanda today. A country that experienced some of the worst horrors of the 20th century in recent memory, and now finds itself with a thriving social and economic life and near-universal primar… read more
News story The Minister for Women and Equalities has today (24 June) begun recruitment for 3 new Commissioners of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Recruitment for the roles begins today and applications will be taken until 22… read more
The UK will provide £2.5 million for immediate life-saving support to people in Afghanistan affected by the devastating earthquake this week, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced today. At least 1,000 people are reported to have been killed in the di… read more
Staff at Sellafield’s Magnox Reprocessing Plant have safely reprocessed the final box of spent fuel from the UK’s fast reactor programme being stored in the plant’s ponds. It was announced in May that the facility will finish reprocessing on 18 July a… read more
Thank you Mr. President, I’d like to begin by thanking Special Adviser Nderitu for her statement today. We also welcome Special Adviser Okoth-Obbo to his new role and wish him every success. And let me also thank the Secretary-General for his timely r… read more