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  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Congo

    The UK welcomed Congo’s efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality, but expressed concern about reports of torture and the lack of progress on death penalty abolition.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Potential for the first free and fair elections in DRC history

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Effective governance in Iraq

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Iraq.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary: building blocks for Yemen solution are in view

    Jeremy Hunt has returned from meetings in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the situation in Yemen.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Chad

    The UK acknowledged the difficult situation in Chad, but called on the government to prosecute security forces involved in human rights violations and enforce measures against human traffickers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Belize

    The UK highlighted Belize's progress on LGBTI issues and HIV/AIDS, but recommended strengthening the criminal justice system and measures around investigating slavery offences.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Monaco

    The UK welcomed Monaco's commitment to human rights, but encouraged Monaco to endorse the UK's Call to Action on Modern Slavery and further combat discrimination against women.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Acting with unity

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, at the Security Council Open Debate on maintaining peace and security: strengthening the role of multilateralism and the UN.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Central African Republic

    This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Central African Republic's Human Rights Record on 9 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A Safe and Stable Libya

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Malaysia

    The UK welcomed Malaysia's intention to abolish the death penalty and urged the government to foster an inclusive society which protects the rights of all citizens, regardless of religion.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Jordan

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

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Mauritius

    This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Mauritius's Human Rights Record on 7 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Committing to Peace and Security in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Mexico

    This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Mexico's Human Rights Record on 7 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Nigeria

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: China

    The UK welcomed recent progress on human rights in China, however raised concerns over increased restrictions to political and civil rights.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chemical Weapons in Syria

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East - Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Renewed Libya Sanctions Regime

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator to the UN, after the Security Council's renewal of the Libyan Sanctions Regime

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Senegal

    This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Senegal's Human Rights Record on 5 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government