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  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

    The UK remains deeply concerned by reports of widespread, systematic human rights violations in DPRK. We also urge DPRK to allow human rights actors immediate, unhindered access.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Bhutan

    UK congratulates Bhutan on holding recent national elections, a sign of their commitment to peace & democracy. However concerns involving women’s rights & press freedom remain.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Portugal

    The UK praised Portugal for its commitment to media freedom & the eradication of human trafficking.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Côte d’Ivoire

    The UK encourages Côte d’Ivoire to take all necessary action to eliminate all forms of child labour and trafficking. We urge Cote d’Ivoire to ensure 2020 Presidential elections are free, fair and peaceful and, in line with i…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jeremy Hunt's opening remarks at press conference with Mike Pompeo

    The Foreign Secretary spoke on 8 May, alongside the US Secretary of State, on the Anglo-American alliance, the Iran nuclear deal and the situation in Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK is committed to ensure everyone is equal, safe and empowered: Speech by Enyonam Azumah

    Department for International Development (DFID) Ghana's Deputy Social Sectors Team Lead, Enyonam Azumah, delivered a speech at the National Stakeholders Dissemination Event.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Training peacekeepers at the highest standards

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council open debate on peacekeeping, training and capacity building

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ambassador to Uzbekistan hosts World Press Freedom Day event

    On 2 May 2019, British Ambassador Mr Chris Allan hosted six prominent journalists of Uzbekistan at his residence in order to mark World Press Freedom Day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: The Democratic Republic of the Congo

    The UK welcomed DRC’s recent successes in bringing perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence to justice, but urged the Government to increase its efforts to fight impunity.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Release of journalists in Myanmar: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt commented on the announcement by Myanmar President Win Myint of a pardon for the 2 Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Albania

    UK praised Albania’s progress in implementing judicial reform and recommends that the police consistently identify victims of trafficking to ensure those responsible are convicted.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Norway

    The UK welcomed Norway’s long-standing commitment to the UPR process and praised their efforts to protect media freedom and persue an end to modern slavery.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary's visit to Africa: April to May 2019

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt visited Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya to make the case for new UK partnerships across Africa.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • United Kingdom commemorates World Press Freedom Day with Honduran journalists

    Today, on World Press Freedom Day the British Ambassador to Honduras, Thomas Carter, reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to media freedom and protection of journalists by co-hosting an event with Peace Brigades International Hond…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Day of Media Freedom

    The Ambassadors to Guatemala from the United Kingdom, Carolyn Davidson, and Canada, Rita Rudaitis-Renaud wrote an article for the newspaper Prensa Libre in Guatemala to commemorate the International Day of Media Freedom on 3…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Independent Review of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians interim report: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Jeremy Hunt thanks the Bishop of Truro for his interim report and looks forward to the final report in the summer.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary creates 60 new scholarships for journalists across Africa

    Jeremy Hunt set out his vision to improve media freedom worldwide and also announced news funding to help Ethiopia run transparent, free and fair elections.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary sets out his vision to improve media freedom around the world

    Speaking at the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day event hosted by the African Union in Addis Ababa, Jeremy Hunt set out his vision to improve media freedom.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Press freedom in Afghanistan: joint statement

    To mark World Press Freedom Day, the international diplomatic community pledged support for Afghanistan's journalists and press freedom.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The need for mediation and humanitarian assistance in Abyei

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government