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  • Sir Alan Duncan gave an update to the House of Commons about the situation in Venezuela and the UK's support for interim President Juan Guaido.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council debate on the impact of Mercenary Groups on regional peace and stability.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad issued a statement to mark the end of the 32nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK urged Cambodia to reverse restrictions on freedom of expression, remove the ban on 118 former CNRP members from engaging in political activities and drop charges against Kem Sokha.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Penny Mordaunt vows her support for Global Goal 3.3, to end AIDS by 2030 at the AIDSfree Cities Global Forum.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jeremy Hunt made remarks at the official launch of the review that will be conducted by the Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK recognised the Dominican Republic’s work to eliminate violence against women, but remains concerned that undocumented migrants face a lack of access to basic human rights.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement from the Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, in response to a report by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China on media freedom.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Cyprus’ efforts to combat human trafficking and modern slavery, but urged Cyprus to guarantee citizenship to all Turkish Cypriot children.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Eritrea’s engagement with the UPR, but urged cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and to reform national service.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Slovakia’s dedication to combating modern slavery and human trafficking, but urged greater protection for journalists following the death of Jan Kuciak in 2018.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • At an UN Security Council briefing, the Minister for Europe and the Americas Sir Alan Duncan called for a legitimate government to be established in Venezuela.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Comoros’ ratification of conventions regarding disability and torture since their last UPR, but highlighted concerns about restrictions to media freedom.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The British Ambassador to Guatemala, visited a UK funded project in Sololá, which is empowering young boys and girls to decide upon their future and set life goals.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement to media on the situation in Venezuela during a visit to Washington.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Macedonia's engagement with civil society on judicial reforms, and encouraged further efforts to tackle discrimination, hate crimes and corruption in prisons.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Vanuatu's adoption of policies promoting gender equality, but remains concerned that there are currently no women represented in Parliament.

    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 Colombia.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government