tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Dame Barbara Woodward DCMG OBE2025-04-03T21:22:47+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/aid-workers-should-not-have-to-risk-their-lives-to-help-those-in-need-in-gaza-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-04-03T21:22:47+01:00Aid workers should not have to risk their lives to help those in need in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the escalating situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-must-strengthen-international-commitments-to-protect-aid-workers-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-04-02T17:06:14+01:00We must strengthen international commitments to protect aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/diplomacy-and-dialogue-are-the-best-ways-to-achieve-a-stable-future-in-syria-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00Diplomacy and dialogue are the best ways to achieve a stable future in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-peace-operations-need-to-become-more-agile-and-responsive-to-remain-effective-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-03-24T15:48:43+00:00UN peace operations need to become more agile and responsive to remain effective: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on adaptability in UN peace operations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-veto-flouted-the-voice-of-the-general-assembly-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly2025-03-06T16:28:07+00:00Russia’s veto flouted the voice of the General Assembly: UK Statement at the UN General AssemblyStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/this-resolution-retains-a-powerful-package-of-sanctions-to-further-degrade-al-shabaab-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-03-03T20:23:46+00:00This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions to further degrade Al-Shabaab: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilExplanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2776 on Al-Shabaab Sanctions.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/respect-for-sudans-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity-is-vital-for-a-sustainable-end-to-this-war-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-26T00:00:00+00:00Respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is vital for a sustainable end to this war: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-urge-all-parties-to-sustain-the-ceasefire-deal-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-25T16:13:27+00:00We urge all parties to sustain the ceasefire deal: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/there-needs-to-be-a-lasting-and-just-peace-with-ukraines-voice-at-the-heart-of-any-talks-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-24T23:34:30+00:00There needs to be a lasting and just peace with Ukraine’s voice at the heart of any talks: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/there-can-be-no-equivalence-between-russia-and-ukraine-in-how-this-council-refers-to-this-war-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-24T21:57:41+00:00There can be no equivalence between Russia and Ukraine in how this Council refers to this war: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilExplanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2774 on Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/a-peace-that-rewards-aggression-is-not-real-peace-uk-statement-in-the-un-general-assembly2025-02-24T20:46:27+00:00A peace that rewards aggression is not real peace: UK Statement in the UN General AssemblyExplanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, in the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-supports-unsmils-call-for-a-full-investigation-into-mass-graves-of-migrants-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-19T15:34:28+00:00The UK supports UNSMIL’s call for a full investigation into mass graves of migrants: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-remains-deeply-committed-to-the-united-nations-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-18T18:48:32+00:00The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on practising multilateralism, reforming and improving global governance.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-condemns-attacks-on-displaced-civilians-in-sudan-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-17T17:26:31+00:00The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilExplanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution renewing the mandate of the 1591 Committee Panel of Experts.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ukraines-voice-must-be-at-the-heart-of-any-peace-negotiations-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-17T00:00:00+00:00Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-un-must-play-a-vital-role-in-stabilising-and-rebuilding-syria-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-02-12T00:00:00+00:00The UN must play a vital role in stabilising and rebuilding Syria: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-will-continue-to-support-unifils-essential-role-in-maintaining-calm-along-the-blue-line-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-01-17T21:19:57+00:00The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNDOF and UNIFIL.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-must-not-let-ukraines-courage-and-bravery-be-in-vain-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-01-16T21:38:20+00:00We must not let Ukraine’s courage and bravery be in vain: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/todays-resolution-ensures-the-un-sanctions-regime-on-libya-remains-fit-for-purpose-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-01-16T20:43:30+00:00Today’s resolution ensures the UN sanctions regime on Libya remains fit for purpose: UK Statement at the UN Security CouncilExplanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution on the Libya Sanctions Regimetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/2025-should-be-a-year-of-progress-and-reform-in-the-service-of-the-rule-of-law-cooperation-and-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly2025-01-15T16:56:31+00:002025 should be a year of progress and reform, in the service of the rule of law, cooperation and peace: UK Statement at the UN General AssemblyStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly briefing by the UN Secretary-General on his 2025 priorities.