The UN’s founding purposes and principles are as essential today as they were 80 years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council
As we reflect on the UN’s 80th year, there is much to commemorate. No international organisation in history has done more to lift people out of poverty, eliminate disease, respond to natural disasters, uphold human rights, and prevent conflict. The United Nations has maintained ceasefires, secured peace deals through its good offices, and helped support States on everything […]
Today, the UK announced a further $36 million of funding to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
The United Kingdom commends Bangladesh for its generous hospitality in hosting Rohingya refugees since 2017.Eight years on, the conflict in Myanmar continues. Systematic blockages of aid and trade exacerbate needs, with malnutrition and food insecurity reaching emergency levels. In Rakhine, 1.5 million people are resorting to extreme coping measures. Without intervention, there is a real […]