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Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
UK notes Qatar's improved protections for migrant workers, although we remain concerned about progress on implementation of amendments to the labour law.
The UK welcomes the opening of political and media space in Ethiopia, the release of political prisoners and journalists, reform of the Civil Society law and commitment to further legal reform.
The UK calls on Costa Rica to improve processing systems for migrants seeking refugee status.
The UK welcomes Equatorial Guinea’s engagement with the UPR and the recent efforts to tackle human trafficking. However, the UK remains concerned by the limited human rights progress since its 2014 review.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt spoke about Brexit, the UK's role afterwards, and UK foreign policy priorities to make the world safer, healthier and wealthier.
Lord Ahmad, Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, wishes Muslims all around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.
The Foreign Office gave a statement on The Sultan of Brunei's de facto moratorium on the death penalty and commitment to the UN Convention Against Torture.
The UK welcomed recent assurances by the Sultan of Brunei on the Sharia Penal Code, but urged Brunei to respect individual rights and recommended lifting the State of Emergency.
The UK welcomes Dominica’s commitment to ensuring freedom of the media, though note that defamation remains a criminal offence.
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.
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.
The UK praised Portugal for its commitment to media freedom & the eradication of human trafficking.
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…
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.
Department for International Development (DFID) Ghana's Deputy Social Sectors Team Lead, Enyonam Azumah, delivered a speech at the National Stakeholders Dissemination Event.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council open debate on peacekeeping, training and capacity building
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.
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.
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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