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Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, at the Security Council Open Debate on maintaining peace and security: strengthening the role of multilateralism and the UN.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya
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.
The UK welcomed Jordan's longstanding hospitality for hosting Syrian refugees and recommended strengthening protections for migrant workers and combating violence against women.
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.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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.
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.
The UK welcomed recent progress on human rights in China, however raised concerns over increased restrictions to political and civil rights.
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
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator to the UN, after the Security Council's renewal of the Libyan Sanctions Regime
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.
This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Record on 5 November 2018.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced today (Monday 5 November) that the UK is discussing with UN Security Council partners what more the Council can do to address the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Alistair Burt is very concerned by the life sentence handed down by the Appeals Court of Bahrain to Sheikh Ali Salman.
Statement by Susan Dickson, UK Legal Advisor at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing by the ICC Prosecutor on Libya
Writing in The Evening Standard, the Foreign Secretary explains why defending a free media must be a central element of British foreign policy.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has welcomed Raed al-Saleh, the leader of the Syrian Civil Defence (White Helmets), to the Foreign Office today to discuss the vital work the group has done in Syria.
Statement by David Clay, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Western Sahara
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