UK FCDO

UK Calls for Greater Protection of Women and Indigenous Communities in Colombia at UN Security Council

The UK, through Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council, called for greater protection of women, girls, and Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities in Colombia. The statement noted that 491 peace signatories have been killed since the 2016 Peace Agreement, including four in the reporting period. The UK reaffirmed support for full implementation of the Peace Agreement and welcomed progress on rural reform and the reactivation of the Commission for Follow-up, Promotion, and Verification of the Final Peace Agreement.

Baroness Chapman, World Bank IMF Spring Meeting Remarks

UK Minister for Development Baroness Chapman delivered remarks at the World Bank Group and IMF 2026 Spring Meetings Development Committee plenary in Washington DC on 17 April 2026. The speech addressed multilateral institution governance reform, climate finance targets (45% and extension of climate strategy), and called for greater representation of sub-Saharan Africa in decision-making. No new binding obligations or compliance requirements were announced.

UK Statement on Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Great Lakes Region at UN Security Council

The UK FCDO delivered a statement at the UN Security Council expressing concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region, particularly eastern DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda. The statement noted millions of internally displaced persons in eastern DRC and hundreds of thousands of refugees in neighbouring states, with over 2,900 human rights violations documented by the UN in the past six months. The UK called for humanitarian access, protection of civilians, and support for regional humanitarian appeals, having provided over $130m in humanitarian funding last year.

UK Youth Statement at 59th Session of the Commission on Population and Development

The UK, through its Youth Delegate at the 59th UN Commission on Population and Development, delivered a statement reaffirming unwavering commitment to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights as fundamental to global stability, equality, and Sustainable Development Goals. The statement champions youth-centred, rights-based approaches and emphasizes the necessity of multilateralism to protect these freedoms worldwide.

UK Condemns Violence Against UN Peacekeepers: Statement at UN Security Council

The UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN delivered a statement at the UN Security Council condemning violence against UN peacekeepers. The statement addresses attacks across multiple missions including UNMISS, MINUSCA, UNISFA, and UNIFIL. The UK expressed sympathy for killed peacekeepers, recalled that attacks may constitute war crimes, and urged accountability and strengthened protection measures.

UK/EU Agreement regarding Cooperation on the Application of their Respective Competition Laws

The UK and EU have concluded an international treaty on competition law cooperation, presented to Parliament on 15 April 2026. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between UK and EU competition authorities in enforcing their respective competition laws, including coordination on investigations, information sharing, and avoidance of conflicts. The treaty is referenced as MS No.4/2026 and is available as a 2.3 MB PDF document.

UK Doubles Sudan Aid to £15m for 1.8 Million People

The UK FCDO has announced it will protect its £146 million humanitarian funding pledge for Sudan in 2026-2027, more than doubling support for frontline responders and local aid groups to reach 1.8 million people in need. The Foreign Secretary announced this at the International Sudan Conference in Berlin.