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The UK welcomed Eritrea’s engagement with the UPR, but urged cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and to reform national service.
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The UK welcomed Slovakia’s dedication to combating modern slavery and human trafficking, but urged greater protection for journalists following the death of Jan Kuciak in 2018.
At an UN Security Council briefing, the Minister for Europe and the Americas Sir Alan Duncan called for a legitimate government to be established in Venezuela.
Minister for the Commonwealth and the UN Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a statement at the UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting on Women, Peace and Security.
The UK welcomed Comoros’ ratification of conventions regarding disability and torture since their last UPR, but highlighted concerns about restrictions to media freedom.
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, visited a UK funded project in Sololá, which is empowering young boys and girls to decide upon their future and set life goals.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement to media on the situation in Venezuela during a visit to Washington.
The UK welcomed Macedonia's engagement with civil society on judicial reforms, and encouraged further efforts to tackle discrimination, hate crimes and corruption in prisons.
The UK welcomed Vanuatu's adoption of policies promoting gender equality, but remains concerned that there are currently no women represented in Parliament.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Colombia.
Statement at the Universal Periodic Review 32 on human rights abuses in Yemen.
Jeremy Hunt gave the keynote speech at an event to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, where the statue of Frank Foley was unveiled.
The UK welcomed Uruguay’s positive record in promoting freedom of expression and independent media, as well as its progressive legislation particularly in promoting gender equality and LGBT rights
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East.
The UK recognises Viet Nam’s commitment to ending human trafficking, and recommends further criminalisation in accordance with international standards.
The UK welcomed Chile’s position on media freedoms and work to tackle human trafficking, but raised concerns about prison conditions and abusive practices by law enforcement agencies.
The UK welcomed Afghanistan's progress on the rights of women and girls, but raised concerns regarding the protection of minorities and the safety of journalists.
The UK praised New Zealand's commitment to media freedoms and efforts to prevent gender inequality. The UK recommends tackling inequalities faced by Maori and Pasifika communities.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN at the Security Council briefing on the 1591 Committee
Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin has summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador to the UK to the Foreign Office.
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