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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.
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The UK welcomed Jordan's longstanding hospitality for hosting Syrian refugees and recommended strengthening protections for migrant workers and combating violence against women.
Women parliamentarians will sit in the House of Commons for an historic event to push for progress on women’s equality.
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.
The UK is pledging extra support to help bridge the healthcare gap in developing countries, to help stop women and babies dying in childbirth.
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.
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.
At the UN General Assembly ''Violence against LGBTI Individuals' event, Harriett Baldwin affirmed the government's commitment to securing global LGBT equality.
The UK presented a draft resolution on the human rights situation in Syria and called on all Council members to support the text.
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.
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.
During his time at the UN General Assembly, Jeremy Hunt hosted the meeting with influential figures who will lobby for quality education for girls.
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.
Whilst at the UN General Assembly, Minister Harriett Baldwin calls for the international community to ensure genuine change for the people of South Sudan.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad calls on the international community to better support survivors.
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.
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.
The Prime Minister has called on more countries to join the UK in giving girls in developing countries access to quality education.
The UK strengthened its commitment to gender equality and highlighted its actions in reducing violence against women and girls in conflict-affected communities.
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.
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