International organisations
International organisations news from UK Parliament.
Lords Committee calls for evidence on treaty scrutiny
International Agreements Committee launch call for evidence on treaty scrutiny
11 March 2025
New inquiry: Using our Penholder position to reduce global conflict: The UK at the United Nations Security Council
Inquiry launch: UK at the United Nations Security Council
11 March 2025
United Kingdom’s global position discussed in the Lords
Britain's international affairs on House agenda. Catch up
07 March 2025
European security inquiry: Defence Cttee focuses on challenges facing the UK’s industrial base
The Defence Committee will hold an evidence session on the UK’s contribution to European security at 10.30am, on Tuesday 4 March. The Committee will speak to industry experts from ADS Group, Make UK Defence and techUK.
28 February 2025
Lords marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Members hold debate following January's international day of remembrance. Catch up
14 February 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss levels of rape prosecution, copyright and artificial intelligence, the Office for Students' 2025-2030 strategy, and glorification of terrorism in four short debates. Catch up
31 January 2025
Lords debates challenges to rules-based international order
Global cohesion, stability and security on Lords agenda. Catch up
17 January 2025
MPs: as ceasefire announced, UK Government “must do all it can” to protect aid agency
Today the International Development Committee has published a report on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
17 January 2025
Foreign Affairs Committee: What is the FCDO’s plan B in Gaza?
The Foreign Affairs Committee is today (Tuesday 14 January) publishing three letters received by the Committee – one from UNRWA and two from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – as part of its inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
14 January 2025
Lord Sedwill: Lord Speaker's Corner
Former diplomat, Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill – Lord Sedwill – is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner
12 December 2024
Defence Committee launches inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security
Today the Defence Committee launches an inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security.
05 December 2024
UK delegation attends NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Montreal
This week the UK delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly attended the 70th annual meeting, hosted by the Parliament of Canada
29 November 2024
Israeli UNRWA ban risks violating multiple international laws – International Development Committee Chair
The Chair of the International Development Committee has asked the Foreign Secretary how the Government will respond to Israel’s planned ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) which comes into effect on 28 January 2025.
28 November 2024
IDC Chair responds to shocking evidence on Gaza healthcare
The International Development Committee heard evidence on the current state of healthcare in Gaza.
12 November 2024
Ukraine at the heart of Lords debate
Lords debates current situation in Ukraine. Catch up
28 October 2024