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Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1 on Sri Lanka contains the key elements toward achieving lasting peace and reconciliation, and with a concerted effort from all parties this is attainable. We urge the Government to priori…
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Five years since Russia illegally annexed Crimea, worrying reports of human rights violations and abuses from Crimea and non-government controlled Donetsk and Luhansk continue, including torture and arbitrary detention.
The UK expressed its concern with the deteriorating human rights, humanitarian and security situation in Mali, and urged Mali to tackle violence against women & girls.
The UK expressed its concern about restrictions to democratic space in the DRC, including the intimidation of journalists and internet shut downs following the recent elections.
Statement by David Clay, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Open Briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This Joint Statement was delivered at the 40th Session of the Human Rights Council on behalf of over 30 countries during the discussion under Item 8, held on 18 March 2019.
The implementation of the rule of law by national governments is the key to securing the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The UK continues to be concerned with the situation in Xinjiang and urges China to release detainees who have not been lawfully charged or tried, and end travel restrictions on minorities.
The UK welcomes the government of Mauritius' efforts to eliminate forced labour in supply chains, but notes the concerning levels of gender-based violence.
The UK welcomed Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of the UK's UPR recommendation, but expressed concern with Saudi Arabia's overall human rights record.
National statement delivery by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the 63rd Commission on the Status of Women.
Remarks to the General Assembly by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex at the President of the General Assembly’s ‘Women In Power’ Event during the Commission on the Status of Women 2019.
The UK remains concerned about the human rights situation in Burundi, and asked the OHCHR how the Government of Burundi can ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2020.
The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
The UK thanked the Commission for its latest updates, but raised concerns regarding arbitrary detention and restrictions to humanitarian access.
The UK welcomed the peace agreement of September 2018 and praised the work of the Commission, calling for members to renew its mandate.
The UK strongly encourages the Government of Eritrea to engage with the Special Rapporteur, noting their membership of this Council and their obligation to cooperate with the Council’s mechanisms.
The UK raised its concerns regarding the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, as well as the deteriorating right to freedom of expression and media freedom.
The UK urges the DPRK to engage credibly with the international community on human rights issues and to allow the Special Rapporteur and other human rights mechanisms free and unhindered access to the country.
The Fact Finding Mission report found that grave human rights violations had been committed across the country.
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