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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.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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.
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt's speech in Washington DC on International Women's Day 2019.
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.
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