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On International Women’s Day, Lord Ahmad and HRH The Countess of Wessex pledge their support for women peacebuilders in Commonwealth and conflict-affected countries.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK reiterated concerns regarding continued violations and encouraged efforts to ensure accountability and eradicate stigmatisation of children born of sexual violence in war.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Sudan
Minister for the Commonwealth and the UN Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a statement at the UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting on Women, Peace and Security.
Gavin Williamson visits 300 UK troops in Malakal and Bentiu
Minister of State for the UN Lord Ahmad met War Child Global Ambassador and actress Carey Mulligan to discuss supporting children affected by armed conflict.
The UN, EU, and International Development Partners Raise Their Voices against Gender-based Violence in Palestine
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon has announced £500,000 of additional UK aid support for victims of sexual violence across the world.
The UK government invites you to attend its film festival on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict on 23 and 24 November 2018 in London.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on South Sudan
‘Fighting Stigma through Film’ is on 23 to 24 November at the British Film Institute with Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict co-founder Angelina Jolie.
The UK welcomed Congo’s efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality, but expressed concern about reports of torture and the lack of progress on death penalty abolition.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security.
The Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict congratulates Nobel Prize winners.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes the conclusions of the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 28 September 2018.
The UK reminded the Council of the results of the Fact Finding Mission to Burma and called on all members to support the resolution to advance accountability and prevent future violations.
Lord Tariq Ahmad chairs an event in the margins of the UN General Assembly on how to increase women's participation in peace building and conflict resolution.
The UK raised its concerns with human rights abuses being carried out in the Central African Republic and called on armed groups to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Initiative.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad calls on the international community to better support survivors.
The UK commended Somalia for its progress made on human rights and promised further support to Somalia, while encouraging others to do so as well.
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