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International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt's speech in Washington DC on International Women's Day 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK reinforced its commitment to the protection of media freedoms, and promoted July’s international conference in London on the protection of journalists.
Hamsatu Allamin and Visaka Dharmadasa explain how they are working to bring peace and reconciliation in their local communities.
The British High Commission in Singapore committed to a new #GenderPledge as part of a social media campaign to raise awareness about gender equality on IWD2019.
The UK highlighted its concerns regarding violations in several countries and supported Israel’s right to defend itself, but raised concerns about Israel’s actions in the OPTs.
The UK spoke of how human rights were essential in delivering the SDGs and reinforced its stance on the importance of media freedom.
The UK remains dedicated to ensuring the full inclusion and participation of disabled people in all aspects of life, including entering and remaining in work.
The UK reiterated concerns regarding continued violations and encouraged efforts to ensure accountability and eradicate stigmatisation of children born of sexual violence in war.
The UK highlighted its commitment to support those facing persecution because of their religion or beliefs and encouraged all partners to tackle the sale of children.
This UK statement was delivered during at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria
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.
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