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  • Congresswoman Andrea Villagran is participating in the conference to discuss how to strengthen visibility, and further empower women parliamentarians to continue to drive change in Guatemala and internationally.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Jordan's longstanding hospitality for hosting Syrian refugees and recommended strengthening protections for migrant workers and combating violence against women.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Women parliamentarians will sit in the House of Commons for an historic event to push for progress on women’s equality.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Nigeria’s adoption of measures to hold security forces accountable for human rights abuses, but expressed concern regarding the lack of prosecutions.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK is pledging extra support to help bridge the healthcare gap in developing countries, to help stop women and babies dying in childbirth.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Harriet Baldwin used her visit to follow up on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent visit to Africa, announced new packages of support for Somalia.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK called on Council members to adopt its resolution on technical assistance to Somalia, stressing the importance to support states who recognise their challenges.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • At the UN General Assembly ''Violence against LGBTI Individuals' event, Harriett Baldwin affirmed the government's commitment to securing global LGBT equality.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK presented a draft resolution on the human rights situation in Syria and called on all Council members to support the text.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • During his time at the UN General Assembly, Jeremy Hunt hosted the meeting with influential figures who will lobby for quality education for girls.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Whilst at the UN General Assembly, Minister Harriett Baldwin calls for the international community to ensure genuine change for the people of South Sudan.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • At the United Nations General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad calls on the international community to better support survivors.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Libya's commitment to the OHCHR, but raised its concerns regarding the treatment of migrants, the continuation of gender-based violence and restrictions to civil freedoms.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Prime Minister has called on more countries to join the UK in giving girls in developing countries access to quality education.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK strengthened its commitment to gender equality and highlighted its actions in reducing violence against women and girls in conflict-affected communities.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK praised Cameroon's recent steps towards eliminating the worst forms of child labour, but raised its concerns over increased violence and growing humanitarian challenges.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government