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Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Burma
The UK thanked the Special Rapporteur for the presentation of her report, and reaffirmed support for her mandate.
The UK thanked the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy in the digital age for his visit to the UK in June 2018.
Statement and Right of Reply by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council on Venezuela
The UK thanked the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders for his report and also welcomed the report of the Special Rapporteur on torture.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Venezuela.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria
British High Commission and H.E. The President of Malta launch International Women's Day competition.
The UK outlined its continued opposition to the use of the death penalty, particularly against juveniles, and encouraged the global abolition of the death penalty.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The Human Rights Council is the best tool the international community has to promote human rights in an imperfect world
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Sudan
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Burundi.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Yemen
A special forum took place in Tegucigalpa on 12 and 13 February aimed at understanding human rights and improving the business climate by addressing the root causes of social conflicts.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Ukraine.
The British Embassy in Caracas invites interested organisations to send in their Expressions of Interest for the 2019-2020 period.
The UK announced that it will be leading on resolutions for Sri Lanka, South Sudan and Syria, at this month's Human Rights Council.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon opening speech at the Governing Council meeting on 29 January 2019.
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